The Great Canadian Horror Film Festival

⭐ Step into the chilling world of indie horror at The Great Canadian Horror Film Festival in Toronto — a two-night showcase of spine-tingling short films from around the globe

Highlights
🎬 The best of independent horror cinema with 28 films featured
🌍 International talent bringing diverse and terrifying stories to the screen
🏆 Audience voting that decides $300 cash prizes for filmmakers
👻 Two nights of unforgettable horror, thrills, and surprises
📽️ Screenings at Toronto’s iconic Royal Theatre

General Info
📅 Dates: October 3rd and 4th, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Location: The Royal Theatre - 608 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B4, Canada
👤 Age requirement: All ages are welcome
♿ Accessibility: The venue is ADA compliant
🚗 Parking: Local garage located under the building
🚋 Public Transport: The 506 TTC transit route goes directly to the venue
🎥 See the full selection summaries here
Blood Block - Oct 3rd

• Chicken Boy
• Fresh Meat
• E-Gift
• Dog of Bishkek
• Hairbox
• Tales from The Apartment
• Wyatt's Video
• Beautify
• Tucked In
• Carcass
• Puzzle
• Spectre of Embers
• Cannibal Giant
• The Portrait of Anthony LaRosa

Boo Block - Oct 4th

• Terror by Night
• The Local Freak - Brick & Murder
• Look at Me
• Dolores
• Dead Tides
• Winay A Lovecraft Featurette
• Mica
• RUN!
• Catfish
• That Tickles
• Desire
• It Lurks in the lamplight
• Scarred
• The Gnawer of Rocks

Description
Now celebrating its fifth year, The Great Canadian Horror Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing the best in independent horror filmmaking. With 28 short films from international creators, this year’s edition promises an electrifying mix of stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Each screening presents 15–18 short films across two nights, with audiences playing a key role in crowning the winners — filmmakers will compete for $300 cash prizes decided entirely by viewer votes. Hosted at the historic Royal Theatre, this festival is more than just a screening — it’s a celebration of creativity, suspense, and the thrilling world of horror. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the terror!