2026 Indie Horror Film Festival

THE 2026 INDIE HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
Three days. Six film blocks. 26 official selections.
The Indie Horror Film Festival returns October 9 through 11, 2026 for a full weekend of independent horror at Needful Things Shop in Woodstock, Illinois.
This year’s festival features:

26 Official Selections
6 Feature Films
20 Short Films
6 Curated Film Blocks
Filmmaker Q&As
2026 Indie Horror Film Festival Awards Ceremony

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

Block A: House of Horrors 12:30 PM
Block B: Strange & Twisted 4:30 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Block C: Creatures & Curses 11:30 AM
Block D: Dark Encounters 3:30 PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

Block E: Body Horror 12:30 PM
Block F: Blood & Immortality 3:30 PM
VIP Awards Ceremony 6:00 PM

TICKET OPTIONS
• Individual Film Block: $10 • Friday Day Pass: $18 • Saturday Day Pass: $18 • Sunday Day Pass: $18 • Full Festival Film Pass: $40 • VIP Awards Add-On: $10

ADVANCE ONLINE TICKETS REQUIRED
Cash ticket sales will not be available at the door.
If tickets remain available when you arrive, you may scan the posted QR code and purchase admission online using your phone.
Seating is limited and admission is first come, first served within each ticketed film block.

VENUE
 Needful Things Shop 
101 S Benton St, Unit 200-A 
Woodstock, IL 60098 
www.needfulthingshop.com

Indie Horror Film Festival is produced by Breaking Fate Entertainment LLC.