Halloween International Film Festival

Dates: Friday–Saturday, October 23–24, 2026
Times: Afternoon and evening screenings; Friday check-in opens at 12:30 p.m., with films beginning at 1 p.m.
Location: Indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Address: 1 Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Paid admission; single-day tickets, two-day passes and VIP options available.

Celebrate independent horror and Halloween filmmaking at the seventh Halloween International Film Festival. This two-day event features 31 selected films representing five countries and 12 states, with a mix of feature films, shorts, horror comedies, animation and North Carolina productions.

Highlights include Hallowarrior, The Barn Part III, Jack-O 2, The Demonatrix and a restored presentation of Michael Dougherty’s original animated short Season’s Greetings, which introduced Sam before Trick ’r Treat.

Beyond the screenings, attendees can enjoy filmmaker Q&A sessions, nightly meet-and-greets and Orange Carpet photo opportunities. Costumes are encouraged. The festival takes place during Manteo’s Halloween Island celebration. Review individual film descriptions when choosing screenings.

Event website and full schedule: https://halloweendailynews.com/filmfestival/
Tickets: https://filmfreeway.com/HalloweenFilmFestival/tickets