Darkest Day of Horror Movie Marathon

06/01/2026

It's a new month and we've got a new selection announcement! Coming to Darkest Day of Horror Movie Marathon II is NECROSECTOS, a Spanish short from Javier Lozano, who was writer, director, producer, director of photography, camera operator, editor, sound designer, sound editor, creature designer, 3D modeler, rigger, animator, compositor, and composer. Oh, and it stars his mom. This is as independent as it gets, and it's fantastic! We're thrilled to bring it to Fargo in October!

05/19/2026

Coming to Darkest Day of Horror Movie Marathon II: MARDAZMA, an Afghani/Iranian political horror short from director Amir Masoud Soheili, co-written by Soheili and Sayed Jalal Rohani.

From the director: "Afghanistan has witnessed harrowing realities, especially during its so-called democratic era. The Taliban punished voters by cutting off the fingers stained with election ink—a symbol of both their courage and vulnerability. Yet, people still risked everything to cast their vote, dreaming of a better future. This grim truth serves as the foundation for MardAzma.

Our film flips the classic "good vs. evil" narrative by shifting focus to the antagonists—figures who impose their version of "justice" on others—only to face judgment themselves. Set on the day of a presidential election, before the Taliban's resurgence, MardAzma explores this dark reality through a blend of political critique and Afghan folklore."

05/13/2026

darkestmarathon.com is live

05/10/2026

We Watch Shudder presents
DARKEST DAY OF HORROR MOVIE MARATHON
Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 11AM to 11PM
The Historic Fargo Theatre
314 North Broadway, Fargo, ND

04/28/2026

Surprise! We are thrilled to announce our first official short film selection for this year's marathon!

DREAMS OF A DEAD GOD
written & directed by JIM WETER
Found Footage / Cosmic Horror
October, 1936: sanity and reality itself are tested during the filmed interrogation of a kidnapper and murderer with ties to an ancient cult.

See the trailer here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDp23insnqc

04/26/2026