Atlanta Horror Film Festival

Fear isn’t just entertainment. It’s an experience.

The 19th Annual Atlanta Horror Film Festival (Atlanta Horrorfest) returns October 17 - 19, 2025 at Limelight Theater with a chilling lineup of films that shock, disturb, make you laugh, and leave a mark.

This is a three-day celebration of everything you love about horror. From jump scares and slow burns to midnight madness and twisted tales, Atlanta HorrorFest is packed with films that will haunt you, thrill you, and keep you talking long after the lights come up.

We bring together the creepiest, wildest, and most entertaining horror films from around the world. Whether you’re into supernatural stories, psychological thrillers, gore-soaked slashers, horror comedies, or the downright bizarre, you’ll find something here that gets under your skin in the best way.

Why Horror Fans Love Atlanta Horrorfest

Wall-to-Wall Horror
From creepy shorts to full-length features, every screening is curated for fans who crave scares, suspense, and surprise.

Meet the Filmmakers
Ever wonder what kind of person dreams up the scenes that keep you up at night? Our filmmaker Q&As give you a behind-the-scenes look at what drives their dark creativity.

After-Parties and Late-Night Shenanigans
Once the credits roll, the fun kicks into high gear. Join us for themed events, killer after-parties, and plenty of strange surprises throughout the weekend.

A Community That Gets It
Atlanta HorrorFest is built for people who live for the genre. No egos, no pretension — just a welcoming, wild community that knows horror is the most fun you can have at the movies.

Filmmakers: Think your film has what it takes to scare, shock, or delight this crowd? Submit now and be part of one of the most fun, fearless horror festivals in the country.

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