NYC HORROR FILM FESTIVAL 2024

Virtual Program (d) 4 (Short Block 2)

Expired December 10, 2024 4:45 AM
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10 films in package
Upholstergeist
When a furniture repairer on a restoration tv show is tasked with fixing a chair for a strange brother and sister, the job may cost more than just her time.
Backmask
In his desperate search for a new sound, 1970s rock star Billy Chapman isolates himself in his mansion, only to unleash a sinister force that becomes his dark collaborator.
Poseur
Mirror Man
When Olivia awakens a curse, she quickly discovers there is no escape.
The Widower
A widower still reeling from the tragic death of his wife is left to care for a newborn alone. Isolated, sleep-deprived, and grief-stricken, it soon becomes apparent that he’s not the only one keeping an eye on the baby. A malevolent force has taken hold in the home forcing the widower to face a harrowing decision: consume or be consumed.
The Open Door
An all-star cast, high production value and a "must-see" ending drive this incredible adaptation of the famous short story "The Open Window" by H. H. Munro. A short film set in 1918, THE OPEN DOOR tells the story of Framton Nuttel who is sent to the countryside by his physicians in order to calm his nerves. It is there he meets a young girl, Mae, who begins to share the eerie secrets of this small town. Starring DJ Qualls - Ever Love Hope with C. Thomas Howell and Penelope Ann Miller. Runtime 12 minutes
Mistletoe
In the snowy oak hall at the end of the lane Loved Lovell his Lady of baroness fame With a promise they wed amongst family and friends On this dark Christmas eve where our story begins
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Krampuss
On Christmas Eve, an Icelandic family comes face to face with the Yule Cat, a ravenous creature of folklore hungry for those who didn't get clothes for Christmas.
I Won't Be Long, Love
Consumed by grief after the sudden death of his wife, an elderly man, struggling with cognitive decline, lives between two perceived realities to deal with the loss and resorts to horrific measures to keep their relationship alive.
Two Knocks on a Door
A father grows suspicious that there's an intruder in his house, only to discover something much darker.
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An all-star cast, high production value and a "must-see" ending drive this incredible adaptation of the famous short story "The Open Window" by H. H. Munro. A short film set in 1918, THE OPEN DOOR tells the story of Framton Nuttel who is sent to the countryside by his physicians in order to calm his nerves. It is there he meets a young girl, Mae, who begins to share the eerie secrets of this small town. Starring DJ Qualls - Ever Love Hope with C. Thomas Howell and Penelope Ann Miller. Runtime 12 minutes

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    12 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Note
    Director Biography - Dean Ronalds is a prolific writer and director who has worked in shorts, features and television. He has directed six features and worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Melissa Leo, Judd Nelson, Dave Foley, Tony Todd and Bill Mosely. In 2016, Dean co-wrote and directed the horror feature #Screamers, which played at the Torino International Film Festival, Telluride Horror show and Nightmares Film Festival among others. Dean also wrote for the second season of Tyler Perry’s widely successful TBS sitcom “Meet the Browns."
  • Director
    Dean Ronalds
  • Screenwriter
    Jason Hope
  • Producer
    Jason Hope
  • Cast
    C. Thomas Howell, Penelope Ann Miller, DJ Qualls, Ever Love Hope