The 2008 International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival            is on the way and here's how it's shaping up….

October 23 to 26, 2008

Chandler Cinema
2140 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225

Call 602-955-6444 for more information

The Festival will kick off on Thursday, October 23th with our Opening Night Event featuring a screening of Magnolia Picture's "Donkey Punch". "Donkey Punch" was an official Sundance Film Festival selection and we're excited to have it kick off the Festival.

Then on Friday, October 24th, we'll be rocking 3 screens with some of the best in independent horror and sci-fi flicks. We'll also be featuring the original "Friday the 13" that night. Films will continue into the night, featuring retro and late night fare including a double feature from the Midnite Movie Mamacita and the crazy "Tokyo Gore Police". Don't forget about the party that night featuring the Gore Girl Competition. After all what's a Festival, without a party.

On Saturday, October 25th the finest in independent horror and sci-fi feature and shorts will be continue to be screened as the competition films take center stage. In the evening we'll be inducting Jeffrey Combs into the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival Hall of Fame and screening his classic film, "Re-Animator". Later that night will be the legendary, Saturday Night Costume Party featuring a cash prize costume contest. Bring out your best costumes.

Then on Sunday, October 26th the films continue to roll on three screens. More indie and retro titles will be scattered throughout the day. We've also got our Super Secret Closing Night Film. Then we'll close out the Festival with the Closing Night Party where we'll give away the awards and put this baby to bed.  

The Parties

Come by each night for a beverage after you're done seeing movies! The parties will be held in our very own Moosehead Beer Lounge accessible conveniently inside Chandler Cinemas.

Friday Night Bash | 9pm to 1am

Kick off the Festival with a cold tasty Moosehead or Moosehead Lite Beer. Chat with other festival attendees and our fabulous filmmakers! Just a warning; pace yourself because the Festival is just getting started. Don't forget about the Gore Girl Competition where the winners will be announced at 11pm inside the Moosehead Beer Lounge.  The Gore Girl Competition is presented by www.ICanSmellYourBrains.com

Saturday Night Costume Party | 9pm to 1am

Costume Contest at Saturday Night's Party at 11:00pm!

Wear your coolest costume to the party -- the audience and judges will review those who'd like to compete. The big winner gets $100 and lots of applause! Anyone wearing a costume will receive a Flex Pass to four movies on Sunday.

Sunday Closing Night Party | 9pm to midnight

It's time to close out another great festival with one last party. Join us for one last celebration before we put this baby to bed where we'll also award the winning films.

FESTIVAL MERCHANTS
Will be set up throughout the Festival with a range of exciting products to satisfy every Horror & Sci Fi Film Fan’s needs!

Frazetta Comics artist Jay Fotos will be on hand with a special International Horror and Sci-Fi exclusive comic called 68' for the weekend! Each issue will be signed and will carry the festival's logo are available in a limited quantity while supplies last!  Frazetta Comics will also be available for purchase all weekend long, but there will be free give-a-ways for those who attend the showing of Laspina's "Painting with Fire" documentary on Sunday. 

Other merchants will feature DVDs, exclusive 2008 Official T-shirts, Posters and much more.  2008 Merchants include Ban 1 Productions, Brain Damage Films, Victor Moreno Design, Freakywearz, iCanSmellYourBrains.com plus more to come!