The Island of Horror Film Fest: 4 Life or Death - NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025
This event is all about giving back to the creators — 100% of the event proceeds are awarded as cash prizes to directors, crew, and cast. We don’t want your money. We want your souls… no, wait — your films!

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📍 Todd Performing Arts Center (Chesapeake College) - 1000 College Cir, Wye Mills, MD 21679

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In years past, our lineup has featured World Premieres, Award-Winning Thrillers, Student Projects, Local Films, and First-Time Directors. What began as a celebration of the horror films we love has transformed into an internationally recognized night of terror that audiences won’t soon forget.

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Our judges are hungry for horror in every form — Animation, Comedy, Spooky, Gory, Campy, Thrilling, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Slasher, and Experimental. If it haunts, we want it.

 

This year, we’re leveling up:

• We've moved from the 100-seat Cadby Theatre to the 900-seat Todd Performing Arts Center for a more immersive and expanded experience.

• We're upgrading from a single food truck and dessert vendor to multiple food trucks, dessert and beverage options, and even signature horror-themed cocktails inspired by the festival itself.

• Our vendor list has doubled, bringing even more local artists and creators with horror-themed products and collectibles. Shopping local has never been this spooky — browse them all in the Vendor tab!

• We’re also thrilled to welcome a larger lineup of local directors, who will take part in a live filmmaker panel where attendees can ask questions and get to know the creators behind the screams.