Fantastic Fest's Epic Horror Lineup for 2024 (and 5 Films We Look Forward to Watching!)

Fantastic Fest returns for its 19th year in Austin, Texas taking place from September 19 through September 26th. This year's Fantastic Fest features genre films with 28 world premieres, 23 International and North American premieres, and 15 U.S. premieres. Visit Fantastic Fest for details and passes.

 

 

The Fantastic Fest lineup is epic this year. Some major highlights for horror include Terrifier 3, Never Let Go, Apartment 7A and V/H/S Beyond.

 

Fantastic Fest also features a shorts program that highlights short films from 6 continents and 38 countries, 40% of which are by women filmmakers.

“We had a tremendously competitive selection process for this edition, with a record-breaking number of submissions, up more than 22% compared to last year. We have had the pleasure of watching so many incredible films, but that also meant we had to make tough choices to get to the final 59,” said Short Film Program Director Jean Lauer. “We are elated to showcase 16 World Premieres and 7 projects with a direct connection to Texas. We can’t wait to share this year’s unforgettable lineup with Fantastic Fest fans in Texas and around the world.”

 

5 Films We're Looking Forward To

Strange Harvest: Occult Murder in the Inland Empire

Written & Directed by Stuart Ortiz

Synopsis: A faux true-crime documentary about two detectives' pursuit of an infamous serial killer named Mr. Shiny, who terrorized Southern California for almost two decades.

 

PÁRVULOS

Directed by Isaac Ezban

Synopsis: In the aftermath of the Omega Pandemic, a devastating global catastrophe, teenage Salvador has assumed the role of caretaker for his younger siblings, Oliver and Benjamin. Equipped with a host of survivalist skills, Salvador harvests resources from the forest nearby and hunts small game for their table while trying to instill a sense of normalcy through routine, games, storytelling, and holiday celebrations.

 

What Happened to Dorothy Bell?

Directed by Danny Villanueva Jr. 

Synopsis: As Ozzie Gray begins to understand her own struggle with mental health as an adult, she realizes that her grandmother’s violent attack on her when she was a young child has more to reveal about her past and self. After journeying back to a haunted library in her hometown associated with an urban legend, Ozzie confronts the secrets kept from her and a terrifying supernatural threat.

Bone Lake

Directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan

Synopsis: Diego and Sage have fallen into a romantic rut despite the fact that Diego has recently quit his job to focus on writing an acclaimed erotic romance novel. Sole breadwinner Sage finds herself increasingly frustrated in the bedroom and resentful of her role as the supportive girlfriend. In an effort to reconnect, they rent a scenic lakeside property for the weekend on the aptly named Bone Lake. As they settle in, Will and Cinn bound through the door. Realizing the house has been double-booked, the two couples decide to make the best of things and spend their weekend together.

 

Witte Wieven

Directed by Didier Konings 

Synopsis: In a medieval Dutch village, a young woman is caught between her faith, fanatic townsfolk and the dark forces lurking in the woods.

 

You can check out the film guide for details about each of this year's films and the event schedule.

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What films are you looking forward to checking out?