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The FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival is the Largest Horror Genre Film Festival in the State of Florida.

CALL FOR ENTRIES!!!*Named One of MovieMaker Magazine's 20 Coolest Film Festivals!* *Named "Scariest" Film Festival by ProductionHub.com*
Named One of 13 Film Festivals to Die For by MovieMaker Magazine.

10/14/2026

The nightmare is closing in. We are officially in the single digits—just 9 days until the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival takes over Orlando on October 23rd and 24th! Seats are vanishing into the dark. Don’t be the one hearing about the year's most brutal indie films after the fact.

Secure your weekend passes right now: https://freakshow2026.eventive.org/welcome

10/11/2026

Step right up and dress the part! The official 2026 FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival merch drop has officially arrived!
Whether you’re braving the theater chill or sipping something sinister at home, we’ve got you covered in killer new gear:

Official 2026 Lineup Tees: Featuring the complete list of this year’s Official Selections on the back—wear the horror history!
Cozy Hoodies & Fresh Graphic Tees and more!

Filmmakers, fans, and freaks—spot your favorite titles on the Official Selection tee and rep the 2026 class in style! Stock is limited, so grab yours before they vanish into the dark.

Shop the 2026 collection now at FREAK SHOW Festival Store on our website.

10/10/2026

STEP RIGHT UP to the carnival of terror! Tickets and All-Access Passes for the 21st Annual FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival are OFFICIALLY ON SALE!
Join us October 23-24, 2026, at Epic Theatres at Lee Vista in Orlando, FL for the ultimate Halloween event. Get ready for a relentless descent into madness with global independent features, terrifying shorts, and FOUR massive World Premieres!
Plus:
Walk the Red Carpet
Filmmaker Q&As
Opening & Closing Night After Parties

Grab your passes before they disappear into the dark: https://freakshow2026.eventive.org/welcome

10/07/2026

THE NIGHTMARES ARE ON PAPER… AND THE RESULTS ARE IN!
This year, the nightmare fuel was stronger than ever. We are incredibly thrilled (and thoroughly chilled) to announce that the 2026 FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival Short Screenplay Competition received the highest number of submissions in festival history!

Twisted tales and blood-soaked pages poured into our submission box from brilliant screenwriters all across the globe.
Step right up and see who made the cut. We are proud to officially reveal the Finalists, Semi-Finalists, and Honorable Mentions for the 2026 competition.

See the full list here: https://freakshowfilmfest.com/2026-short-screenplay-competition/

But the suspense isn't over yet... The ultimate winner of the competition will be announced live on Saturday, October 24th, during the official Awards Ceremony at the festival.
Congratulations to the writers whose dark visions rose to the top, and a massive thank you to every single scribe who dared to submit their work to the Freak Show this year. Keep writing, keep terrifying, and we’ll see you under the bloody big top!

09/23/2026

***FILMMAKERS - PLEASE READ***
To all our amazing first-time submitters out there—welcome to the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival! We love seeing fresh blood and are incredibly thrilled by the enthusiasm for this year's event.
Right now, our small team is watching your terrifying films and making our final screening selections. We’ve been running this festival since 2005, so we know exactly how nerve-wracking the waiting period can be for first-time filmmakers, and we completely understand why our inbox and phones have been blowing up!
However, to help us focus on giving every single film the undivided attention it deserves, we kindly ask that you hold off on emailing or calling our staff right now unless it is absolutely an emergency.
Before reaching out, please take a moment to research your questions on our website or our FilmFreeway page. You'll find that the vast majority of answers for first-time submitters are already waiting for you there! For any remaining questions, please hold onto them—we promise we will be happy to help answer them just as soon as our official lineup announcements are made.
Thank you so much for your patience, your understanding, and most importantly, for sharing your nightmares with us!

09/16/2026

Step right up, horror fiends! The gates are officially open to FREAKO’s Cinema Circus—your ultimate, year-round digital hub for the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival!
We wanted to give you a place to get your genre fix 365 days a year. Here is what is waiting for you inside the tent:

Official Merch: The only spot to score authentic festival apparel, sinister studio gear, and exclusive physical media.
Bleeding-Edge News: Be the first to know about festival announcements, official selections, and behind-the-scenes updates.
FREAKO’S FUNHOUSE: Join our exclusive membership tier to unlock premium perks, including a direct download of the brand-new Official Festival App right to your phone! Keep the entire festival schedule and exclusive member chats in your pocket.

Don't wait in the shadows. Hit the link and step into the circus today!

https://freakoscinemacircus.com

09/10/2026

Time is officially running out! The final deadline to submit your film to the 2026 FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival is THIS SATURDAY, September 12th. Don't let your masterpiece get buried—submit today and secure your chance to screen with us this October! More information on our website.
https://freakshowfilmfest.com

08/26/2026

THE CLOCK IS TICKING...
The FINAL DEADLINE for the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival is creeping up fast! You have until September 12, 2026, to submit your most terrifying creations.
We are currently hunting for the best in independent horror:
Feature Films
Short Films
Short Screenplays
Don't let your nightmares go unseen. Submit your work before it's too late!

For more information and to submit, head over to freakshowfilmfest.com

07/21/2026

Did you think you missed your chance to show us your terrifying creations? THINK AGAIN!
FREAKO has extended the deadline for the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival! You now have until July 27, 2026 to submit your feature films, shorts, and blood-soaked short screenplays.

Don't leave FREAKO waiting in the dark... step right up and submit your entry before time runs out for good!

Go to our website for more information and how to submit.

freakshowfilmfest.com

05/21/2026

The clock is ticking...
Submit your film to the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival by May 25 to hit our Late Deadline! The vault hasn't closed for the year yet, but why wait in the dark? Get your submissions in now and secure your spot in the sideshow.

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