Win Tickets ($240): 2025 Portland Horror Film Festival | 70+ Short & Feature Films

We are giving away a pair of full festival passes to the Portland Horror Film Festival June 11-15. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed June 11.



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From our sponsors: 
2025 Portland Horror Film Festival
June 11-15, 2025
$20-120 | Minors should be accompanied by an adult
Full Schedule + Tickets: portlandhorrorfilmfestival.com

Location of in-person Shows:
Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97212
Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton Street, Portland OR 97202

Portland Horror Film Festival returns to the historic Hollywood Theatre and Clinton Street Theater June 11-15th for its 10th annual event! Proud to be celebrating 10 years of bringing the most diverse and inclusive program of the best international, independent horror films to its horror-loving audience! This year’s theatrical and virtual lineup includes 70+ short and feature films from 13 countries, including films from Black, Asian, Indigenous, Latinx, and Queer filmmakers, with 33 films directed by women!

For the complete schedule (plus any updates) and film information visit the festival website.

Schedule overview:

Wednesday, June 11th, 6:30-10:30 pm at the Hollywood Theatre

  • ALMA & THE WOLF (US) w/Ethan Embry
  • Short Horror Films block 1, Q&A w/filmmakers in attendance

Thursday, June 12th, 6:30-11:00 pm at the Hollywood Theatre

  • US PREMIERE: IT NEEDS EYES (US), Q&A with director, cast, crew
  • Short Horror Films block 2, Q&A w/filmmakers in attendance

Friday, June 13th, 6:30pm-11:45 pm at the Hollywood Theatre

  • DOUBLE FEATURE: HOUSE OF ASHES (US), Q&A w/director Izzy Lee + SAYARA (TR), dir. By Can Evrenol
  • MIDNIGHTER SHORT FILMS!

Saturday, June 14th, 12-9 pm at the Clinton Street Theater
ALL DAY MOVIE MARATHON, FEAT. WOMEN IN HORROR

  • Short Horror Films block 3 & 4, followed by Q&A
  • PNW Premiere of YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE, Q&A w/director Rose Trimboli
  • PNW Premiere of STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING, Q&A w/actor & producer Bonnie Jean Tyer

Sunday, June 15th, 12-9:45 pm at the Clinton Street Theater
CLOSING DAY HORRORS, SHORTS EXTRAVAGANZA!

  • Short Horror Films block 5 & 6, followed by Q&A
  • PNW Premiere feature: DOOBA DOOBA (US), Q&A w/director Ehrland Hollingsworth
  • WORLD Premiere feature documentary: THE SINISTER CINEMA STORY(US), intro w/director Jack Perez and Sinister Cinema Founder Greg Luce
  • SHORTS GONE WILD!

This is a horror film festival. While the films are unrated, some are the equivalent of an R rating and may include violence, sexuality, nudity, and gore. Minors should be accompanied by an adult.

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31 Comments

  1. Cassandra on June 10, 2025 at 11:57 am

    I’m super excited to see Alma and the Wolf since it was filmed on the Oregon Coast!

  2. Olivia on June 10, 2025 at 12:43 pm

    My husband loves horror films and his birthday is during this festival. What a cool present that would be!

  3. Helena on June 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    my film-loving husband would love this!!

  4. steadyfear on June 10, 2025 at 2:05 pm

    Scary Fun!!

  5. Claudette Jerez on June 10, 2025 at 2:12 pm

    I would love this because I love horror and film! What a great way to spend this week!!

  6. Orinn Hohenstein on June 10, 2025 at 2:36 pm

    I’d love to win because I’m a huge fan of horror and independent film and love seeing what creative people come up with. I can’t afford to purchase my own ticket this year, so winning one would be pretty awesome.

  7. Christaan Sadler on June 10, 2025 at 2:43 pm

    So excited for so many diverse and creative films. It’s going to be awesome!

  8. Chevelle S. on June 10, 2025 at 2:54 pm

    <—– Everyone in my house is a horror hound. This would be KILLER!

  9. Marco on June 10, 2025 at 3:02 pm

    Choose me.. otherwise I will drink your blood and other bodily fluids.

  10. Carol Trekas on June 10, 2025 at 3:12 pm

    Yes.

  11. Frankie on June 10, 2025 at 3:24 pm

    I love horror films!

  12. Lisa on June 10, 2025 at 3:37 pm

    Hellllz yesss

    • Liesel on June 10, 2025 at 3:38 pm

      Would love this for a bday present for my hubby (especially since it’s shared with the orange monster 6/14) he needs a good scare

  13. shen on June 10, 2025 at 4:44 pm

    sounds like good fun to start the summer!

  14. isaac on June 10, 2025 at 4:48 pm

    i’d like to go to bring a friend

  15. Korey on June 10, 2025 at 6:01 pm

    I love horror shorts!! I acted in one earlier this year! Perhaps it will make it into next years festival!

  16. Dawn on June 10, 2025 at 8:53 pm

    I love the horror genre and would be stoked to win this. It’s plus it’s my birthday week!

  17. Lara on June 10, 2025 at 9:40 pm

    Looks great, I’d love to win!

  18. Trevor Skidmore on June 11, 2025 at 3:52 am

    Sounds like a fun festival that I did not know happened in Portland. Wife does l9ve the scary movies.

  19. John brown on June 11, 2025 at 4:16 am

    This would be so awesome to win

  20. Cara on June 11, 2025 at 6:25 am

    OHHH MY GOD. OH MY GODHDNSNSKWBFKR sorry I am calm DUDE I love horror I’m obsessed with GOOD horror media which usually means indie horror which this IS SATUARATED WITH HOLY MOLY YES GAWWDDD 🗣🗣🗣📢📢📢

  21. Michelle on June 11, 2025 at 6:58 am

    Would be cool to win these!

  22. Deanna Uutela on June 11, 2025 at 5:37 pm

    I don’t just watch horror movies I surround my entire life around them–modern day Addams Family around here! Fingers crossed I win the tickets and help further promote the event & PDX Pipeline!

  23. Deanna Uutela on June 11, 2025 at 5:37 pm

    Yes please!!! Fingers crossed this huge horror fan wins.

  24. John Thomas on June 12, 2025 at 2:23 am

    Love being scared!

  25. Arianne Kimberly Belt on June 12, 2025 at 4:29 am

    Yes, please!!!! Just what my Summer needs!! We’d love a night out for this!!!!

  26. Nicholas LaMont on June 12, 2025 at 2:34 pm

    I can’t think of anything better to do

  27. Jenny on June 12, 2025 at 7:52 pm

    My husband LOVES horror!! Pick me!!!

  28. Charlie Y. on June 12, 2025 at 10:31 pm

    Ooooohhh, so frightening. I haven’t seen a truly, scary horror movie since The Exorcist or Rosemary’s Baby. I’m up to the challenge!

  29. Molli Taylor on June 13, 2025 at 9:09 am

    i have never been into horror and my guy has gotten me into it , i would love to take him to this and really impress him!

  30. Ali on May 26, 2026 at 2:25 pm

    I need a scream outlet!! Pick me!

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