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In-depth profiles of filmmakers, writers, artists, and projects making an impact across contemporary horror.
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Explore stories, interviews, essays, and perspectives on horror cinema, art, culture, and the people shaping the genre today.
PAST FESTIVAL EDITIONS
Revisit past editions of Sinister through Official Selections, nominees, winners, creators, and memorable festival moments.
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Howling with Laughter: Jax Deerman Kinlaw on Werewolf Margarita
What started as a screenwriting exercise turned into a midnight monster movie fueled by margaritas, kung fu, and a werewolf in full prosthetics. In Werewolf Margarita, filmmaker Jax Deerman Kinlaw unleashes a horror-comedy that doesn’t hold back.
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The Legend Lives On: Anthony A. Labriola Revives Spring-Heeled Jack for a New Era of Horror
Victorian terror, folklore obsession, and a lifelong passion for monsters converge in The Legend of Spring-Heeled Jack, a screenplay that resurrects one of England’s most enigmatic and enduring urban legends.
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The Horror of Stillness: Why Slow Scenes Matter
In a genre often associated with bloodcurdling screams, jump scares, and frantic pacing, it’s easy to overlook the power of silence and stillness.
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Hair Wraith: Memory, Trauma, and the Horror That Lingers
Drawing inspiration from Victorian mourning rituals and a childhood nightmare, the film’s director crafts a visually bold and emotionally charged horror short that has captivated audiences across the globe.
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Inside the Nightmare: The True Story Behind You’re on Your Own, Kid
With a bold mix of personal trauma and genre filmmaking, the mind behind this viral psychological short (now with over 50k views on Deformed Lunchbox) opens up about childhood fears, DIY filmmaking, and the terrifying power of the human mind.
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