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Join us in The Phoenix Room at HorrorConUK on the 17th & 18th of May for a celebration of the best new indie horror shorts at our Film Fest! Immerse yourself in a specially curated selection of films handpicked by the Spirit of Independence Film Festival. From chilling psychological thrills to mind-bending twists, each short showcases the creativity and ingenuity of independent filmmakers exploring themes like fear, monsters, identity, social anxiety, and the supernatural.  Come out and support the filmmakers of tomorrow! Whether you want to catch a few films or enjoy the entire compilation, it’s up to you! 

Saturday 

Expect the Unexpected: A collection of films covering a range of styles, themes and genres where the unexpected is the only thing you can rely on.

11:30am

PocketMan Dir: Ericka Clevenger / 2 mins / USA

Be careful what you put in your pocket.

Cosmic Crash Dir: James Smith / 1:40 mins / Germany

When an otherworldly being crashes near a lab, chaos is unleashed.

Autophagy Dir: Edie Lawrence / 11:04 mins / UK

A waterborne disease ravages a town, the affliction slowly morphing you into an octopus. With the societal hatred towards those suffering intensifying, a couple have the limited choice: afford the medication to carry on living or drink the water and suffer being shunned.

Abducted Dir: Owen Hicks and George Silva-Carreira / 4:17 / UK

A UFO researcher is abducted by aliens! An intense, claustrophobic sci-fi horror short.

Hunky Punk Dir: Justin Scott and Cameron Kubrick Scott / 7:11 mins / UK

In 2002, a child goes missing from a small northern town. She is never found, and no suspect is identified. In 2024, 2 tapes are discovered during the renovation of a local school. A journalist uses the footage to crack the case, but someone (or something) is desperate to make sure the disturbing truth is never revealed…

Goblin Hunter Dir: Adrian Abbott / 4:12 mins / UK

When Charlotte gets lost in the woods, she meets Oogroo, a foul-mouthed goblin convinced Charlotte’s hiding something special. But the creature’s not the only one with secrets. This damsel in distress? Not so distressed after all.

Dark and Depraved: Films that explore the depths humanity can descend to.

12:30 pm

Defile Dir: Brian Sepanzyk / 11:40 / Canada

A couple’s secluded getaway is interrupted by a visit from a strange family who exposes them to the horrors that lie beyond the tree line.

Abhorrent Dir: Anthony Buziak / 12:08 / Canada

A small-town deputy investigates a string of animal mutilations.

What Hides in Us Dir: Derek Hughes, Samantha Garzon / 9:00 / USA

Looking to rebuild their relationship, Emma and Ben find themselves terrorised by what hides inside them.

HorrorConUK Classics Volume 1

In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we delve into our archive of previously screened films to bring you some of the best films screened at previous events.

01:25pm

Studded Nightmare Dir: Jean-Claude Leblanc / 9:20 / Canada

When a man is inexplicably drawn to the chair in which a man committed suicide, style isn’t the only thing the leather antique brings to his home.

Goldblooded Dir: Tom Botchy Skowronksi / 9:21 / USA

A homeless drifter with traces of pure gold in his blood accidentally unleashes his secret while experimenting with extraction methods, and everyone wants in on the fortune.

Dog Skin Dir: Tiago Teixeira / 13:00 / UK

A man is haunted by visions of a dog that transforms into a mysterious woman every night. As he loses his grip on reality, his obsession takes a dark turn.

Saturn through the Telescope Didac Gimeno / 10:53 / Spain

One night Max decides to escape from his bed to watch a horror film on TV. Surprised by his mother, he is returned to his bedroom. However, he is fascinated by the images he has seen, but they will give him nightmares.

End of Days: A collection of stories that plunge into the darkest corners of a world overrun by the undead.

02:40pm Saint-Sacrifice Dir: Jean-Claude Leblanc / 14:30 / Canada

He had promised her love and faithfulness until death do them part, but Antoine, a widower, will be willing to lose his soul to be reunited with his wife on the other side.

Dead by Midnight Dir: Francesco Mineo / 15:48 / UK

Stuck in the middle of a zombie outbreak, Wayne must escape the town of the living dead by midnight or risk losing his life… and the truth…

Once upon a Time in the Apocalypse Dir: Tiago Pimentel / 21:28 / Portugal

In the aftermath of a nuclear war, totalitarian regimes disrupt world order. Ernesto is hiding a secret, and when a government inspector shows up at his doorstep, a cat-and-mouse game unfolds that can only end in tragedy.

Sunday

From the Earth: Folk horror tales that weave together eerie tales of ancient rituals, vengeful spirits, and the lurking dread of the unknown.

11:30am

Unravelling Dir: Aimie Willemse / 8:03 / UK

Fiona tries to care for her chronically ill grandmother Maeve as she struggles to retain her autonomy. As her invisible illness begins to physically manifest into a malignant entity, Fiona is forced to confront her worst fears.

Yule Dir: Griff Jones / 19:59 / UK

When Christmas doesn’t go her way at her ancestral home in Yorkshire, upper-class Violet breaks her family’s cardinal rule; she puts the fire out. In doing so she paves the way for something unworldly to enter with its own terrifying intentions.

Kali Dir: Cassius Michael Kim / 8:40 / USA

A mysterious woman appears in the desert and undergoes a startling transformation, leading to a fateful encounter with a lonely old man.

Diseases of Trees Dir: Dídac Gimeno / 11:50 / Spain

During a hypnosis session, a girl remembers how a tree gave her a strange disease. As the disease progresses, the two organisms come together in a bond that reveals their place in the universe.

Demons, Devils and Death: A harrowing collection of films that plunge into the depths of demonic terror, possession, and the sinister forces that lurk beyond the veil.

12:45am Show and Tell Dir: J.M. Kallet / 9:58 / USA

Date night at a lovers’ lane takes a horrific turn for two 50s-era teenagers with dark secrets to hide.

The Choice Dir: Paul Hendy / 13:19 / UK

A famous TV personality, whose life and career implode when a mysterious visitor comes to call…

Agnes Wakes Up Dir: Andrew Blazensky, Neil Chestnutt / 6:41 / USA

Immediately following an exorcism, Agnes wakes up tied to a chair and realises she is not alone.

Lake on the Cabin Dir: Jem Karto / 16:32 / UK

As an artist’s inspiration spirals into madness, she must confront her deepest fears and the malevolent presence that lurks within.

HorrorConUK Classics Volume 2

In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we delve into our archive of previously screened films to bring you some of the best films screened in previous years.

02:00pm

In the Shadow of God Dir: Brian Sepanzyk / 17:30 / Canada

As a woman packs up her childhood home following the passing of her father, she comes to learn that there may have been a more sinister threat behind his death, long buried on the grounds of the family home.

The Chairman Dir: Frank White / 19:59 / USA

Corporate researchers go behind the back of their mysterious employer to test the telepathic abilities of a traumatised girl and her father.

Whispers after Dark: Sink your teeth into a chilling double bill of short films that delve into the shadowy world of vampiric folklore.

3:00pm

No Exit During Night Time Hours Dir: Mark Joyce / 7:20 / UK

Stalking through the rain-soaked streets, a monster prowls for food.

The Sleep of the Dogs Dir: Dídac Gimeno / 14:27 / UK

Night falls on the wasteland. Esther tries to save her son César, who has been attacked by a creature of the night. But the boy disappears, and Esther goes in search of him with her hunting dogs and her crossbow.

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