April 25 - May 5 • Venues: Die with Your Boots On, Peabody Essex Museum, Coolidge Corner Theater, SATV, Hallowed Ground, Koto, Residency Records, Notch
Horror films can be good for mental health because they validate our fears while providing the catharsis to face them up close on a dark ride with side rails.
Horror is a reflection of the terrors in our world. It can disturb but it can also alleviate anxiety, depression and trauma. We feel less alone when our fears are justified. Facing them can be empowering.
Hey
@netflix
, if this petition reaches 19,666 signatures, we will produce and host a fan convention in Salem MA to benefit LGBTQ+ youth. Let’s do it.
#FearStreet1666
We are one of the few festivals that does not geoblock access. With the exception of one film, you can attend
#SalemHorrorFest
from anywhere in the world.
Women dominate the center stage of horror as part of a new genre conference presented by Salem Horror Fest. Female creators from film, tv, podcasts and print will descend upon the notorious witch city for a series of screenings, panels, and lectures.
We got kicked out of the Salem Visitor Center for criticizing Trump this time last year. Wonder how much they're enjoying all of the mask-less MAGA hats now.
Literally across the street from where the actual victims of the witch trials were executed. This fucking lady has no shame.
@jk_rowlin
: We are actively hostile towards bigots and transphobes. Keep your shit out of Salem.
“Kay, why do you post pictures of yourself on the festival page?”
1: Because I’m hot.
2: The harder they try to criminalize my existence, the more I’m gonna force people to witness it.
We are hosting thirteen screenings of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD this month in partnership with the
@satanic_temple_
to raise money for Texas Abortion Funds. Learn more here:
#shf5
@LucienGreaves
We are buzzing with immense pride and excitement to be honoring the man, the legend,
@TonyTodd54
this April at the
@peabodyessex
! Featuring keynote speaker
@bigsmashkierla
, Q&A moderated by
@necromandrea
followed by a special screening of CANDYMAN.
Festival Director Kay Lynch has permanently deleted her personal Twitter because she’s “finally done with this shit.” This account will remain active for festival updates. No DMs.
We don’t give a shit if you don’t like our politics. Women, POC, Queer people and those who support them are our only priority. Wear a mask, get vaccinated or GTFO.
Print is undead!
@FANGORIA
is digitizing their back catalogue and making them available online. Volume 1 Issue 47 was just published featuring this 1985 interview with Tom Savini re: his DAY OF THE DEAD fx.
@theGARFofficial
Read This!
Uh, so… you won’t believe who just made a surprise appearance at Salem Horror Fest to congratulate The
@FacultyofHorror
on their 100th episode!!!?!!!
#shf5
Don’t miss the East Coast Premiere of SATAN WANTS YOU, the previously untold story of the genesis of the Satanic Panic in the 1980s ignited by Michelle Remembers, a lurid memoir by psychiatrist Larry Pazder and his patient Michelle Smith. Friday at 7p.