The 26th edition of the CHICAGO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL is set to illuminate the world of independent horror cinema.

This extraordinary event, born from the passion of dedicated horror creators and enthusiasts, promises THREE days of captivating programming featuring a curated selection of both local and touring short films.

Get ready to experience the pinnacle of indie horror as we present only the most exceptional and spine-tingling works on not one, not two, but three screens!

Schedule

Sunday May 18, 2025

SCREEN 2

11:30am Escape - 3:47

Wildcat - 16:56

Nebulous (CHI) - 10:17

12:00pm 

Oceansiders - 26:17 

Banjo - 14:55

The Motel - 11:14

Brim Broome Boulevard - 7:17

1:00pm Slaughterhouse (INT) - 13:39

2:00pm

Grub - 8:13 

Hunted - 5:13

Cold Read - 14:34 

INTERMISSION-15:00

AWARD SHOW

Filmmakers/Guests seated first, followed by VIPs, then opened to the general publ

3:00pm 

Scissor Sleepover - 7:48 

Animas Forks - 14:16 

Seen - 18:17

3:40pm 

Evil Doesn't Knock - 16:53 

The Visitor (INT) - 10:00

Summer's Nightmare (INT) - 19:57 

Little Deaths - 6:32

4:30pm 

The Monster - 3:37 

Click-8:55

Evil Smirks (INT)-5:47

Fearless (INT) 3:37

Grandma's Cookies: 10:38

INTERMISSION- 15:00

5:20pm CLAUDIA - 15:57 

Dog People -20:15 

Sous Vide - 8:58

6:05pm Zander - 8:47

This Edible Ain't **** - 8:47 

The Portrait - 10:02 

Cave Canem-11:05 

Dead Girl -9:30 

Grin- 5:38

INTERMISSION-15:00 

7:30pm 

Lead Belly (FEAT)-01:26:32

SCREEN 3

11:30am The Pill (INT) - 15:48 

Abhorrent -12:23

Pumpkin Smashers - 4:47

12:00pm Chopped - 17:27

The Woman in The Room - 23:43 

Glaistig - 13:50

Behind Closed Doors (CHI) - 17:16 

1:15pm The Sessions - 27:33 

Indicator - 2:02

Nostril - 4:47 

Scrumptious - 8:27 

The Trip - 10:34

INTERMISSION-15:00

CLOSED DURING AWARD SHOW 2pm-3pm 

3:00pm 

Chow-15:00

Body Worn Video (UK) - 11:17 

The Pumpkins (Switzerland) - 17:17 

Anniversary (Australia) - 18:47 

Don't own it (Ukraine)

4:00pm 

Teddy (Norway) - 20:17 

DO NOT DISTURB (Bulgaria) - 2:47 

The Outliers (Russia) - 17:32

IN THE NAME OF. (Mexican) 10:17 

Inspiration (Peru) - 16:30

INTERMISSION-15:00

5:20pm 

Becoming Of Age - 11:51 

Baile con la Muerte (INT) - 4:32 

Sorry For The Mess - 14:57 

The Blood Witch - 9:17

6:00pm After Death Do Us Part - 19:03 

Flatland (INT) - 12:17

6:30pm Butchered (CHI) - 19:17 

Closed Circuit (INT) - 14:17

Keep Them Safe - 12:39 

Are You There - 10:55

7:30pm Rapture (INT) - 4:12 

INTERMISSION-15:00

7:45pm At the End of the Hall - 21:35 

Helen (INT) 10:02

Say My Name (CHI) - 30:17 

8:45pm 

Ten Toes Down - 11:13 

The Quiet Hike - 7:02

Lost & Found (INT) - 6:06

Anecoica (INT) - 17:55

8:45pm 

Muse Comes Home (INT) - 15:16

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