HOLIDREAD FILM FESTIVAL

HOLIDREAD FILM FESTIVAL

At the Holidread Film Festival, we don't just celebrate holidays; we summon the spirits of tradition and terror to dance in unholy matrimony. It's not a festival; it's a spine-tingling odyssey into the dark realms of holiday horror. We redefine celebration by turning festivities into fear-stivities, inviting our brave audience to unwrap the sinister surprises lurking beneath the surface. In our chilling cinematic saga, every holiday becomes a ghastly celebration.

C.W.Quigley

HOLIDREAD FILM FESTIVAL

HOLIDREAD FILM FESTIVAL

Welcome, fearless cinephiles and thrill-seekers, to the twisted wonderland of the "Holidread Film Fest" – where holidays get a horrifying makeover! I'm Christopher W. Quigley, your guide through the shadows of festive frights, beckoning you to the Chester Playhouse in the enchanting haven of Chester, Nova Scotia.

🎄 'Tis the season for spine-tingling scares, and what better way to celebrate than with our Christmas Catastrophes collection? Witness the man in the red suit as you've never seen him before – naughty and undead! It's ho-ho-horror like you've never experienced, making sugarplum nightmares dance in your head.

🐰 Easter may bring thoughts of fluffy bunnies and pastel eggs, but we've unearthed a darker side. The Easter Evisceration Extravaganza will have you questioning the true meaning of resurrection – and whether that bunny is harboring a few extra teeth.

🦃 Gather 'round for the Thanksgiving Terror Treats! Forget the warm and fuzzy feelings of gratitude; we're serving up a feast of fear that will make you rethink that second helping of cranberry sauce. It's a cinematic banquet of frights that'll leave you gobbling in disbelief.

💘 Love is in the air, but so is the scent of blood in our Valenterror Voyage. Roses may be red, but the blood spilled is a deeper shade. Join us for a heart-pounding experience that will have you questioning if love truly conquers all, or if it's just a prelude to something darker.

☘️ St. Patrick's Day takes a wicked turn in our Shamrock Scares Showcase. Leprechauns aren't all rainbows and pots of gold – some are downright diabolical. Brace yourself for a green-tinted journey into the supernatural, where luck takes a backseat to malevolence.

🎃 And of course, as the shadows lengthen, join us for the grand finale – Halloweenapalooza! Embrace the darkness with a selection of the spookiest, creepiest, and most hair-raising tales ever committed to film. It's the night where nightmares come to life, and you won't want to miss a single scream.

🎭 So, dear aficionados of the macabre, buckle up for a year-round rollercoaster of holiday horrors at the Chester Playhouse. Our Holidread Film Fest promises to redefine the way you view festive occasions, turning them into chilling opportunities for cinematic thrills. Come for the holidays, stay for the terror, and leave with a newfound appreciation for the darker side of celebration. It's time to unwrap fear, Nova Scotia style!

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In the eternal void of time, there are only reminders beckoning you to snatch your tickets from the shadows.

The Location

Nestlesd in Mahone Bay Nova Scotia ,The Holidread Film Festival will be a premier destination for holiday-themed horror films, attracting a diverse audience throughout the year.


44.4492° N, 64.3823° W