Horror Haven Film Expo

09/08/2026

HORROR FILMMAKERS, TIME IS RUNNING OUT.

The Late Submission Deadline for the Horror Haven Film Expo is September 20.

We’re bringing independent horror to the BIG SCREEN October 14–15 at Showplace Cinemas East in Evansville, Indiana.

Got a horror film you want in front of a theater audience?

This is your chance.

Late Deadline: September 20
Horror Haven Film Expo
October 14–15, 2026
Evansville, Indiana

Submit now on FilmFreeway:
https://filmfreeway.com/HorrorHavenFilmExpo

Independent horror belongs on the big screen.

Welcome to Season 3 of the Horror Haven Film Expo. A festival built for the filmmakers who shape fear from nothing and turn bold ideas into unforgettable ni...

09/03/2026

Horror Haven Film Expo is officially on the big screen!

Our ad for this year’s event is now playing at Showplace Cinemas. If you’re heading out to see BUDDY or another horror movie at Showplace, keep an eye on the screen for our spot promoting Horror Haven Film Expo, coming October 14th & 15th.

See you at the movies. Then we’ll see you in October.

09/01/2026

Two days. One theater. Horror from around the world.

On October 14th and 15th, Horror Haven Film Expo takes over Showplace Cinemas East for TWO DAYS packed with horror on the big screen.

We’re bringing together independent horror films from filmmakers around the world and giving horror fans the chance to experience them the way they were meant to be seen: in a theater, with an audience.

If you love discovering horror before everyone else does, this is where you need to be.

October 14–15
Showplace Cinemas East
Evansville, Indiana

Get ready. Horror Haven is coming.

07/27/2026

Some nightmares deserve the big screen.

Join us for two days celebrating independent horror cinema.

October 14–15, 2026

Showplace Cinemas East
Evansville, Indiana

**Horror Haven Film Expo**

**Tickets Coming Soon**

Learn more at HorrorHavenFilmExpo.com

07/13/2026

We've been spending the last several weeks diving into screenplay submissions for Horror Haven Film Expo, and all we can say is... we're impressed.

We've read stories ranging from psychological horror and supernatural thrillers to slashers, creature features, war horror, and dark mysteries. The creativity and passion on display have made judging both exciting and incredibly difficult.

Every screenplay is carefully evaluated on originality, structure, plot, pacing, characters, and dialogue because we believe every writer deserves thoughtful feedback and a fair review.

There are some truly outstanding scripts in this year's lineup, and we can't wait to start sharing more about them in the coming months.

Submissions are still open, so if you've been thinking about entering your horror screenplay, feature film, short film, or trailer, there's still time to join us for Season 3.

Submit today through FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/HorrorHavenFilmExpo

Thank you to every filmmaker and writer who has trusted Horror Haven Film Expo with your work. We can't wait to see what else is waiting in our submission queue.

Welcome to Season 3 of the Horror Haven Film Expo. A festival built for the filmmakers who shape fear from nothing and turn bold ideas into unforgettable ni...

04/30/2026

Submissions are OPEN for Horror Haven Film Expo.

We’re looking for bold, strange, brutal, original horror voices.

Shorts. Features. Scripts. Trailers. Genre work. Underground work. Films that don’t play it safe.
Join us October 14–15, 2026 at Showplace Cinemas East in Evansville, Indiana for two days of independent horror, screenings, networking, panels, vendors, and real industry access.

Horror Haven Film Expo is built for filmmakers who want their work seen and want to connect with people who actually move films forward.

Submit now through FilmFreeway:
https://www.filmfreeway.com/HorrorHavenFilmExpo

Don’t wait. Get your film in front of the horror community.

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04/20/2026

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04/20/2026

Making a film is not easy.
It begins with an idea, but it takes endless hours, sacrifice, passion, and persistence to bring it to life. Every frame represents work, risk, and belief in the story being told.

At Horror Haven Film Expo, we celebrate the filmmakers who do the hard part and put their art into the world.

Submit your film: www.filmfreeway.com/HorrorHavenFilmExpo

Support indie film. The future of horror depends on it.

Welcome to Season 3 of the Horror Haven Film Expo. A festival built for the filmmakers who shape fear from nothing and turn bold ideas into unforgettable ni...

04/10/2026

Most people stay stuck.
Same routine. Same excuses. Same results.
If you’ve got a film sitting on your hard drive or a script you keep telling yourself “isn’t ready yet,” that’s the rut.

Horror Haven Film Expo isn’t built for people waiting for permission. It’s for filmmakers ready to put their work in front of actual distributors and see what happens next.

Submissions are still open.
www.filmfreeway.com/HorrorHavenFilmExpo

Stop sitting on it. Submit.

04/06/2026

Horror Haven Film Expo is built for filmmakers ready to get their work seen.

Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Submit now.
www.filmfreeway.com/HorrorHavenFilmExpo
www.hhfilmexpo.com