The Haunting Hour Film Festival

A Golden Hour Film Festival

A Horror Film Festival Like No Other

Welcome to the first ever Golden Hour Film Festival expansion on September 23rd*, 2022!

The Haunting Hour Film festival offers the opportunity to appreciate horror films in a setting that oozes horror much like a corpse oozes pus. Accepted films will be screened live outdoor at world-class haunted attraction Lake Hickory Haunts. Admission to the festival includes access to the hour-long tour of the haunted attractions.

Submissions are open now at Haunting Hour Film Festival FilmFreeway page.

*in the event of rain on 9/23, the screening will be on Saturday 9/24.

Face your fears on screen and in person!

Live Screening at World-Class Haunted Attraction

Films will be screen live on an outdoor screen surrounded by fans looking for a great scare!

Live Awards ceremony with Unique Categories

Awards will be presented live by Evelyn Ravencroft for unique categories such as Best Scream, Best Kill and others.

Enjoy a Fun and Immersive Atmosphere

Before, during and after the screening, you'll be entertained with live monsters, a DJ, concessions topped off with a haunted tour.

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Filmmakers, We Want to Show Your Films!

Submissions are now being accepted. Visit our submissions page at FilmFreeway.com to submit now

The Haunting Hour Film Festival

The Haunting Hour Film Festival A Golden Hour Film Festival