Friday, October 20th
6:00 pm – The Crazies (with special guest Lynn Lowry) – followed by Q&A Lynn Lowry
8:30 pm – I’m Your Host (World Premiere): I’m Your Host follows the laughter and spooky fun as well as the difficult human moments of this unique group of people. I’m Your Host is directed by Milwaukee artist and filmmaker Alicia Krupsky (BFA). Tea Krulos and Christopher Kai House are producers.
Preceded by performance by Grindhouse Tease (horror burlesque group)
Saturday, October 21st 11:00am
This year for the Twisted Dreams Film Festival we would like to do a panel called “Why So Critical? A Discussion on Film Criticism and the Horror Genre”. The panel will be led by Michael Viers, a local filmmaker & podcaster, who has spent years of his life championing not only local film but the horror genre. This panel came to be from an idea that Michael had as he had noticed that the art of film criticism is often misunderstood especially within the horror genre. Many horror fans believe that critics “hate horror”. While that may be the case with some, we believe that if horror fans and festival goers had a better understanding of how a critic goes about evaluating a film they might have a better understanding. Michael has found himself growing increasingly more interested in the art of film criticism because of his podcast, the Shame List Picture Show, where they set out to analyze the merits of a different film on each episode. Can you enjoy something but still be critical of it? Are you critical because you hope for more from the genre? Let’s unpack these feelings and set the record straight.
Saturday, October 21st 2:30pm
Short films from around the world.
Saturday, October 21st 4:45pm
A lone sheriff and a visiting environmental consultant race to solve the mystery that haunts the valleys of Brada County.
Directed By: C. Blake Evernden
Starring: John W. Bowers, Sebastian David, Tighe Gill, Stephen Graham, Daniel Howard, Carly James
Saturday, October 21st 7:30pm
Presentation of the Backbone of Wisconsin Horror Award
Saturday, October 21st 10:15pm
A throwback to the old time spook shows. The most disturbing short films with a live dark magic show by Kyle Basset. This is one you don’t want to miss.
Sunday, October 22nd 12:00pm
When mixing genres nothing mixes better than horror and comedy. If you want to know why you need to see these films.
Sunday, October 22nd 2:30pm
Some films take you into the future or a different land. But sometimes those places are dark and not someplace you want to see.
Sunday, October 22nd 4:45pm
Join us for this double feature showing of The Once and Future Smash and End Zone 2!
Sunday, October 22nd 8:00pm
Join us as we announce the winners!
