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In the early days of the pandemic, a bad relationship and lack of access to equipment led Jennifer Zhang to…
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Gia Elliot's feature 'Take Back The Night' is a poignant commentary on the struggles faced by sexual assault survivors.
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Zombie splatterfest 'As Good As Dead' from filmmaker Dave Reda joins the Horrible Imaginings virtual showcase! Check it out now!
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Jennifer Zhang made 'Charon' on her iPhone during the first months of the pandemic. The results are both intimate and…
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The Horrible Imaginings Film Festival returns Thursday, September 2nd through Sunday, September 5th — check out their First Wave now!
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Tune in this Saturday, June 12th for HORRIBLE IMAGININGS massive, online 24-Hour Marathon Fundraising Extravaganza starting at 6:00 PM (PST).
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Horror-comedy podcasters Kim Burns and Ketryn Porter have three upcoming events in the next few days, including the premiere of…
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Horrible Imaginings Film Festival’s quarterly Campfire Tales series will kick off tonight with their Winter 2021 edition! The short films…
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Dread Central presents: the ultimate guide to the best horror festivals in the world for 2021. Filmmakers and fans, strap…
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Regular readers of Dread Central know we’re huge supporters of the Horrible Imaginings Film Festival and their year-long programming. This…
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HIFF2020 has helped create a template for how to ensure a sense of community in a digital world. Also, Jar-Jar!