<p>A pair of girls out for a drive test a ghostly legend.</p>

Molly's Crossing

<p>During a late-night video call, Chris laughs off his friend Erica’s excitement over the story of a woman who fell victim to the Silhouette — a shadow that waits outside your blinds and rips out the eyes of those who see it. But when the figure appears outside his own window, Chris learns that once you see it, you can never unsee it.</p>

PEEPERS

<p>Some nightmares never end. Join a trapped dreamer as he tries to escape the horrors of sleep, and ask yourself 'why can't I wake up?'</p>

I Can't Wake Up

<p>We all have a side we can't control</p>

Jekyll/Hyde

After her husband’s mysterious disappearance, a mother hides the truth from her daughter, and silence itself becomes the horror consuming them both.

PELACARAS

An alternative contraceptive procedure tests the relationship between a wellness influencer and her skeptical best friend.

Brian Won't Wear Condoms

<p>A camp counselor struggles to escape from a masked killer whose emotions are on display for all to see.</p>

These Colors Don't Run

The grief of a newly widowed man is disrupted when the harassment of local youths pushes him to seek justice.

Walter

As dream life bleeds into waking reality, a woman haunted by her Puritan ancestor must confront the terror buried deep within her bloodline.

Lady Puritan

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<div><strong>APRIL 9 - 15, 2026</strong></div><br/><br/><div>For over a decade Panic Fest has celebrated diabolical demon cats, embraced the edge of madness and showcased blood pumping genre films from emerging filmmakers.</div>

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Experience the Panic at home starting April 9 - 19th 2026!

Renowned film festival featuring the best in emerging genre filmmakers from around the world. 

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