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ALL THAT YOU LOVE WILL BE CARRIED AWAY

Directed by Bolen Miller

Based on the Stephen King short story: A middle-aged traveling salesman contemplates his life choices at a a shitty motel in Nebraska.

United States | 10:22

Peabody Essex MuseumWeekend I

Romero Lives Shorts

APOTEMNOFILIA

Directed by Jano Pita

It is opening night, the theater is crowded and Clara, the leading actress, refuses to leave her dressing room. Something inside her is keeping her from leaving, something she will have to face.

Spain | 9:53

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THE APPRAISER

Directed by C.J. Arellano

Gary takes his partner Nico to his family’s farm, where both men are possessed by unseen forces.

United States | 9:30

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THE DEVIL ON DERBY STREET

Directed by Luke St Germaine

Chelsea receives a nightmarish phone call and realizes her reality is not what it seems.

Salem MA | 8:17

SATV StudioWeekend I

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DON’T FALL FROM GRACE

Directed by Carley Byers

When Grace's body is puppeteered by a mysterious entity, her Mother is desperate to break her from the trance.

Assonet MA | 10:52

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Directed by Gus Reed

A young couple pay an unexpected price for bringing home a free piece of furniture.

United States | 6:10

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GIALLO

Directed by Yogesh Chandekar

A quirky ode to Italian Giallo cinema, a young woman returning from a party is stalked by a mysterious masked killer who’s much more than what he seems to be.

India | 7:37

SATV StudioWeekend IWeekend II

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GIRL WITH THE GREY EYES

Directed by Kara Grace Miller

Blaire hasn’t seen Will since the assault, but she’s known his every move. Her paranoia lures her too close, and she’s spotted by an old friend and pulled into the morning hours of Will’s dying party. Blaire must find a way out before her obsessive tracking is revealed, and Will searches for a way to keep her quiet about the truth.

United States | 13:58

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THE GOURD, THE BRAD, AND THE GHOSTLY

Directed by Jillian Terwedo-Malsbury

After causing a tragic accident on Halloween night, Brad is haunted by his guilty conscience as he takes the elevator down to the scene of the crime. Is he heading to the lobby... or straight to hell?

United States | 9:42

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THE HAUNTED BABY CARRIAGE FROM HELL

Directed by JT Seaton

In this LGBTQ+ Comedy Horror Short Film, Spencer and Cameron move into a new house that just so happens to be haunted by an old baby carriage. As the carriage endeavors to scare the couple, the attempts ultimately fail because the couple just doesn't care... like... you know... at all.

United States | 8:35

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INNER DEMONS

Directed by Jasmine J Johnson

Mya's world takes a harrowing twist when pills meant to alleviate depression unwittingly unleash a nightmarish entity that embodies her inner turmoil. Mya finds herself entangled in a relentless battle against her own psyche, fighting not just for her mental well-being but her very survival.

United States | 10:54

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KOMBUCHA!

Directed by Jake Myers

Luke, a musician stuck in a meaningless marketing job, decides to try the red kombucha beverage that seems to bring purpose to his coworker's lives. A feeling of commitment and belonging washes over Luke; unfortunately, so do some nasty side effects.

United States | 7:03

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THE LURE

Directed by Tony Hipwell

Late at night, a lone fisherman discovers he is not the only one hoping to hook something.

United Kingdom | 1:28

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THE MANAGEMENT

Directed by Sebastian Ganschow

A lost tourist just wants a good old soy milk pumpkin spice latte. She finds her way into a creepy old delicatessen that has a lot waiting for her, none of it being any kind of hot beverage.

Germany | 13:23

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MIRA

Directed by Eva Louise Hall

In this stop-motion film, Mira, a busker in an isolating metropolis, finally gets a taste of recognition when she meets Lore, a charismatic and successful performer who takes an interest in Mira’s talents. Unfortunately, artistic aspirations and kindness are weaponized through the sinister motivations of those in power.

United States | 11:30

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MY SCARY INDIAN WEDDING

Directed by Ramone Menon

A bridesmaid has to forcefully get married to her soulmate before dawn in order to escape the wrath of a vengeful demon.

United States | 11:21

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OVERNIGHTS

Directed by Shannon Brown

An overworked veterinary technician picks up a late night shift to make ends meet. She's soon tormented by the very thing she's dedicated her life to.

United States | 9:09

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THE PERFECT PLACE TO CRY

Directed by Shane Bannon

Late at night, deep in the woods, a woman cries in her car. A light flickers through the trees. At the edge of her headlights' reach, she can just make out the shape of a man. He's coming closer.

United States | 6:31

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PEST

Directed by Matthew Broughton

A woman calls over a pest controller to deal with an infestation in her house, but not of termites...

Canada | 6:00

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PONTIANAK

Directed by Kayla Aalia

Nakia, a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship, finds herself at a crossroads when she discovers she is pregnant with her boyfriend's child. Filled with anger, pain, and a desperate need for justice, Nakia resorts to a forbidden path in her quest for revenge. However, her intentions unknowingly set in motion a series of events that spiral out of control.

United States | 11:24

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POSSUM

Directed by Daisy Rosato

When the leader of an artist residency kills the possum that’s been eating their cauliflower, the residents come to a shocking consensus.

Western MA | 15:00

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RED GLOVES

Directed by Santiago Saba Salem

A dancer at the top of her class, is accosted during a lonely night of rehearsing by a shadowy figure wearing red gloves.

United States | 11:04

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SACRIFICE

Directed by Aldo Enrique Apango Ortiz

Tormented by the disappearance of his son in the lake where he has fished all his life, Miguel will sacrifice whatever it takes, even his faith, to have him back in his arms.

Mexico | 12:31

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SCAM

Directed by Julie Sharbutt

When a phone scammer makes one last late night call, the woman on the other end gives her much more than she bargained for.

United States | 7:30

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SIGIL

Directed by Jacob Perrett

Two girls unknowingly conjure a witch during their anniversary retreat to the countryside.

Canada | 110 minutes

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THE SURROGATE

Directed by Erica Stockwell-Alpert

A woman makes a pact with Satan to bear his child, but when she is unable to get pregnant, they turn to the miracle of modern science for a little help.

Maynard MA | 7:00

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TASTE

Directed by Lucy Rose

When Jane marries and moves into her new home, she will discover her husband is keeping more than a few skeletons in his closet. From her food, she pulls clusters of hair, silence haunts the lonely corridors of the home and, while Jane is abused by her husband, she untangles the house and its harrowing history.

United States | 12:45

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THREE BATHS

Directed by Rafael De Leon Jr.

A spiritualist instructs Loreen to give her distraught younger sister, Rosa, three baths to get rid of a malevolent spirit that appears to be moving closer and closer to her.

United States | 6:48

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TUONELA | BOSTON

Directed by Ryan Cultrera

Following a devastating undead outbreak in the city of Boston, a survivor sits down with a documentary crew to tell the tale of her escape.

Boston MA | 6:00

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VALLEY OF THE SOULS

Directed by Edileuza Penha de Souza, Santiago Dellape

A black family tries to defend their land against invaders but gets caught between a mischievous witch and a tortured spirit eager for revenge.

Brazil | 15:00

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THE WHEEL

Directed by Nikhil Bhagat

A spiritualist instructs Loreen to give her distraught younger sister, Rosa, three baths to get rid of a malevolent spirit that appears to be moving closer and closer to her.

United States | 14:32

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WHO’S THERE?

Directed by Ryan Doris

When a single father hears his daughter come home late, he begins to question if the voice he’s hearing is really hers... or something else.

United States | 10:48

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