EVANSVILLE, Ind. - s4story -- First in-person Horror Haven Film Expo comes to Showplace Cinemas East October 14–15

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Horror fans across the Tri-State will have something new to experience this October as the Horror Haven Film Expo holds its first in-person event October 14–15, 2026, at Showplace Cinemas East in Evansville.

The two-day event will showcase independent horror features, shorts and trailers, with multiple screening blocks planned throughout both days.

Horror Haven received more than 150 submissions for its 2026 event, including entries from filmmakers in the United States, United Kingdom, Türkiye, Peru, Italy, Canada and Brazil.

"I love independent horror because of the passion and hard work each filmmaker puts into their movies," said Festival Director Shane Taraschke. "We've watched some amazing films while putting this year's Expo together, and most people would never get the chance to see movies like these. Our goal with Horror Haven is to change that. We want horror fans to come together, watch some amazing movies and celebrate the filmmakers who made them."

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Taraschke sees the first in-person Expo as the beginning of something bigger.

"This is our first in-person Horror Haven, but the vision is much bigger. We want to grow Horror Haven into a place where filmmakers, audiences and the film industry can come together."

The official 2026 film lineup and screening schedule will be announced soon.

Horror Haven will recognize filmmakers and writers with awards for Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Horror Trailer, Best Horror Screenplay (Feature-Length) and Best Horror Screenplay (Short).

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW

One Screening Block: $12 | Two Screening Blocks: $20 | Full Two-Day Event Pass: $25

Advance tickets are available through FilmFreeway and will also be available at the Showplace Cinemas East box office.

Horror Haven Film Expo
October 14–15, 2026 | Showplace Cinemas East | Evansville, Indiana

Tickets: https://filmfreeway.com/HorrorHavenFilmExpo/tickets

ABOUT HORROR HAVEN FILM EXPO

Horror Haven Film Expo is an independent film festival based in Evansville, Indiana, dedicated to showcasing independent horror and bringing filmmakers, audiences and the film industry together.