Fantastic Fest 2026

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KYLGOR IN THE GRISLY ABYSS

Mason Jeffrey Newton-DeRushie · 2026 · Canada · 74 min World Premiere

Grimdark fantasy, an epic quest, buckets of blood… all puppets. Need we say more?

Next Wave Competition Puppets Gory Great Kills Take Your Vitamins

Fri, Sep 18 11:30 AM · Theater 3 Fri, Sep 18 11:30 AM · Theater 5 Tue, Sep 22 8:45 PM · Theater 6 Trailer

PLAY HOUSE

Nicolas Jon Curcio · 2026 · USA · 85 min World Premiere

While renovating a dilapidated house to win back his ex, Elliot discovers VHS tapes of an unaired children’s TV show. The show's dark history seeps into his life, threatening his last chance at reconciliation. Winner of the 2025 Fantastic Pitches.

Puppets Don't Watch That Tape Horror

Sat, Sep 19 8:15 PM · Theater 1 Sat, Sep 19 8:15 PM · Theater 2 Sat, Sep 19 8:15 PM · Theater 3 Sat, Sep 19 8:15 PM · Theater 5 Sat, Sep 19 8:15 PM · Theater 7 Tue, Sep 22 2:30 PM · Theater 1 Tue, Sep 22 2:30 PM · Theater 2 Tue, Sep 22 2:30 PM · Theater 3 Tue, Sep 22 2:30 PM · Theater 6