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shareCan you match their freak? This collection of narrative short films embraces the absurdity, delivering a deliciously delirious mix of bizarre horror, humor, and jaw-dropping visuals.
In this program
OH, DEER
Directed by Dante Russo, Marjorie Lewit
When a couple’s explosive argument is interrupted by a tragic accident, the night takes a turn they never saw coming.
THE BLUE DIAMOND
Directed by Sam Fox
After the death of her toxic mother, a cultish 80s apres ski club is the setting of a grieving daughter trying to find closure, but as usual with 80s ski clubs, nothing is as it seems (aliens).
The Release
Directed by Clare Austen-Smith, Sofia Dobrushin
A wannabe wellness influencer goes viral for all the wrong reasons — but a mysterious cult might just hold the key to her redemption.
Emotional Support Demon
Directed by Dave Harlequin
A young woman seeks assistance from an emotional support agency, only to discover she’s been assigned an unconventional life coach in the form of a quirky demon.
Gender Reveal
Directed by Mo Matton
Rhys, a dedicated people pleaser, winds up at their boss’ gender reveal party with their two partners. The trans throuple soon realizes that they are dealing with more than they were prepared for and their ability to survive the event comes into question.
Mambo No.2
Directed by Anne Feldmeier
Betti’s date with Tom seems perfect—until her bowels stage a rebellion, turning the evening into a battle against…
Open Wide
Directed by Sam Fox
Phoebe, a pious young woman questioning her faith, matches with a charming couple on a flirty dating app and discovers that her curiosity has lured her into a threesome from hell.
Chocolate Chip
Directed by Josh Deepan
A mortgage advisor attempts to swindle a downtrodden farm owner into selling her property, only to reveal she’s harboring a terrifying secret.
Halfway Haunted
Directed by Sam Rudykoff
A tenant in a haunted house teams up with a ghost to stop a real estate developer from demolishing the home they share.
Dates & Times
The Independent Picture House
September 26, 2025
10:00 pm
