First Annual SModcastle HorrorFest Takes Over Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey This Halloween Weekend!
Kevin Smith’s SModcastle Cinemas is celebrating Halloween this weekend with the first ever SModcastle HorrorFest, a special event designed to showcase indie horror created by aspiring filmmakers for the horror community. It’s set to be an annual event, and it all kicks off Saturday, November 1 at SModcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey! The […]
Kevin Smith’s SModcastle Cinemas is celebrating Halloween this weekend with the first ever SModcastle HorrorFest, a special event designed to showcase indie horror created by aspiring filmmakers for the horror community. It’s set to be an annual event, and it all kicks off Saturday, November 1 at SModcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey!
The theater previews, “Our focus is to celebrate films that keep you on the edge of your seats , make your skin crawl and your heart race in this bloody world of horror. Once selected by our panel of judges, your film will be showcased in a real movie theatre. This HorrorFest will be a platform to connect, inspire and celebrate the independent spirit of all things Horror.”
Trophies will be awarded in the following categories:
- Best Feature
- Best Short
- Best Horror/Comedy
- Best Gore
- Best Kill
- Best Actor
- Best Villain
- Best Scream
- Best Use of a Kill Weapon
- Best SPFX/Make-Up
You can check out the nominee selections for SModcastle HorrorFest 2025 below, and you can purchase tickets to attend the festival live by heading over to SModcastleCinemas.com!
Learn more and get your tickets now!
Indie horror films playing at SModcastle HorrorFest 2025 include To Hell With You, Monster Medicine, Pizza Panic Party, DeadHead, Welcome to KittyTown, and Mr. Buzzkill.
