2026 Indie Horror Film Festival · Woodstock · Oct 9, 2026

THE 2026 INDIE HORROR FILM FESTIVAL Three days. Six film blocks. 26 official selections. The Indie Horror Film Festival returns October 9 through 11, 2026 for a full weekend of independent horror at Needful Things Shop in Woodstock, Illinois. This year’s festival features: 26 Official Selections 6 Feature Films 20 Short Films 6 Curated Film Blocks Filmmaker Q&As 2026 Indie Horror Film Festival Awards Ceremony FESTIVAL SCHEDULE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Block A: House of Horrors 12:30 PM Block B: Strange & Twisted 4:30 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Block C: Creatures & Curses 11:30 AM Block D: Dark Encounters 3:30 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Block E: Body Horror 12:30 PM Block F: Blood & Immortality 3:30 PM VIP Awards Ceremony 6:00 PM TICKET OPTIONS • Individual Film Block: $10 • Friday Day Pass: $18 • Saturday Day Pass: $18 • Sunday Day Pass: $18 • Full Festival Film Pass: $40 • VIP Awards Add-On: $10 ADVANCE ONLINE TICKETS REQUIRED Cash ticket sales will not be available at the door. If tickets remain available when you arrive, you may scan the posted QR code and purchase admission online using your phone. Seating is limited and admission is first come, first served within each ticketed film block. VENUE  Needful Things Shop  101 S Benton St, Unit 200-A  Woodstock, IL 60098  www.needfulthingshop.com Indie Horror Film Festival is produced by Breaking Fate Entertainment LLC.