Terror Film Festival is a world-renowned international independent film festival that runs every October in the heart of Philadelphia PA at the prestigiously creepy Ethical Society Building (right across from beautiful Rittenhouse Square). It’s Halloween Cinematic! Our films and events all center around Horror, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Thriller, Dark Drama, Halloween, and celebrating life and art.

Terror Film Festival offers the latest and greatest works from the next wave of up and coming industry giants for the sheer enjoyment of our audiences. We believe it's all about having great times pursuing great dreams, and our festival has been labeled as one of the most theatrical events in the entertainment industry with "incredible showmanship".

Terror Film Festival nurtures and supports new genre filmmakers and screenwriters who are the next Alfred Hitchcock, M. Night Shyamalan, Edgar Allan Poe, Orson Welles, Mary Shelley, Rob Zombie, George A. Romero, Hammer Films, Steven Spielberg, Bram Stoker, etc. We offer over $10K in cash and prizes, online VOD interviews of our filmmakers, all kinds of additional promotion on our website (check out THE CAVERNS), a world-class screenwriting competition, and our coveted Claw Awards.

Each year, filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, actors, and directors from around the world attend the festival and the fans get to hang out with all of them. It’s a very cool and informal environment where the fan meets the artists. The energy level of being with so many creative artists is mind blowing and you’ll see that it’s a life changing experience that will fill your heart with warmth for many years to come. Plus our Claw Awards ceremony on Saturday night is one of the most exciting live award shows on the east coast. It’s an event you don’t want to miss. And it’s all presented by the lovely Princess Horror herself.

PARKING for TFF is at 1845 Walnut Street (across the street from Rittenhouse Square) and attendees to the festival receive almost 50% OFF the regular rate just because they’re attending TFF and the Ethical Society Building. When you arrive at the festival door, simply ask to have your parking ticket validated and you’re good to go.

HOTELS. And if you want to book a hotel room for your visit, TFF attendees also get SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES at hotels throughout Center City Philadelphia. Just tell them you’re at the Ethical Society Building with Terror Film Festival.

In conclusion, taking care of our creative artists and fans is something we take very seriously. We are here to help make this world a better place for all.

Live your dreams!! Or at least...YOUR NIGHTMARES.