Three-day virtual advance screening offers audiences an exclusive first look at official festival selections before Haunted House FearFest returns October 6 – October 31, 2026.
Haunted House FearFest (HHFF), a virtual independent horror film and video game festival owned by Renee Huff and produced by Looks Creepy Cool Studios, today announced A Taste of the Creepy Kitchen, a special three-day virtual advance screening taking place July 31 – August 2, 2026 on Eventive.
Designed as an appetizer before the full festival experience this fall, A Taste of the Creepy Kitchen will showcase five official horror film selections, giving audiences an exclusive opportunity to discover rising horror voices from around the world before Haunted House FearFest officially opens its doors this October. As submissions remain open, additional official film selections will continue to be announced throughout the festival season.
While A Taste of the Creepy Kitchen offers audiences an early serving of this year’s official horror film selections, it also opens the door to The Basement, Haunted House FearFest’s new online destination celebrating official indie horror game selections. At launch, visitors will discover featured game demos, full game releases, developer spotlights, trailers, and direct links to each game’s individual Steam page. As submissions remain open, additional official game selections will continue to be added throughout the festival season, culminating in Haunted House FearFest’s dedicated Steam event page, where horror fans can explore the festival’s complete lineup of official game selections throughout October.
“Every great meal begins with an appetizer, and that’s exactly what A Taste of the Creepy Kitchen is designed to be,” said Renee Huff, Owner & Festival Director of Haunted House FearFest. “These five films represent the creativity, imagination, and passion of rising horror voices from around the world. I want audiences to experience a taste of what’s coming before I open the doors to the full festival this October. Alongside these incredible films, I’m also excited to introduce The Basement, a new online space celebrating indie horror games and the talented developers bringing interactive horror to life. Whether you’re discovering a new filmmaker, exploring a new horror game, or returning as a longtime horror fan, this is your invitation to step inside the House.”
At Haunted House FearFest, every room tells a different story. The Creepy Kitchen celebrates independent horror films, while The Basement showcases innovative indie horror games, bringing filmmakers, game developers, and horror fans together under one roof through immersive online programming.
Following the advance screening, Haunted House FearFest returns October 6 – October 31, 2026, featuring official film selections, indie horror games, filmmaker interviews, creator spotlights, livestreams, and special programming celebrating independent horror from around the world. The festival will conclude with the Haunted House FearFest Awards Ceremony, streaming live on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
Official Film Selections
Title: All In
Director: Dominic Scott
Runtime: 8:40
Country: United States
Synopsis: When a down on his luck gambling addict gets the chance to play a televised game of black jack, he bets more than just his life.
Title: Don’t Break the Circle…
Director: Kaan Akyol
Runtime: 10:39
Country: United States
Synopsis: A paranormal investigator arrives on a dark and stormy night, called upon by a grieving mother. However, not everything that answers is family.
Title: Face Crusher: Legends
Director: Luke St. Germaine
Runtime: 15:00
Country: United States
Synopsis: A filmmaker asks his chatbot for the scariest horror concept ever- instead, he learns the gruesome legend of the Face Crusher!
Title: STALKER
Director: Nathan Shilaimon
Runtime: 10:26
Country: United States
Synopsis: In the age of endless streaming and anonymous audiences, three college girls chase validation in front of the camera and stumble into a nightmare behind it.
Title: Voodoo Party
Director: Richard Anthony Dunford
Runtime: 8:23
Country: United Kingdom
Synopsis: A trio of friends play an extreme game of dare where they each curse themselves to a voodoo doll and then hand over free rein to a friend. What could possibly go wrong?!
