Popcorn Frights Film Festival 2026 Announces Third Wave of 72 Short Horror Films

The Popcorn Frights Film Festival will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from August 6‑16, 2026. The 11‑day hybrid event will showcase 72 short horror films, including 13 world premieres, across seven curated programs available both in theatres and via a virtual platform.

Among the premieres is Ariel Baska’s *Monstrous Me*, produced by Brea Grant and filmmaker Lilly Wachowski. Other new shorts include Amir Moini’s *Artichoke*, Alison Mattingly’s *Burning of a Family Tree*, Conor McMahon’s *Gulp*, Samantha Pineda Sierra’s *My Mother the Zombie*, Kenneth Thompson’s *The Bogeyman* and Ben Baraad’s *Earworm*. The lineup represents filmmakers from 15 countries and also features works from festival alumni such as Chris McInroy and Steven Schloss.

The festival will also present anniversary restorations of the cult classic *From Dusk ‘Till Dawn* (35th anniversary) and Michael Dougherty’s *Season’s* (30th anniversary).