Buried Alive Film Festival

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For 19 years, the Buried Alive Horror Film Festival has been a celebration of independent horror, sci-fi, and thriller killer cinema. Held annually in Atlanta, GA, this festival is a showcase for the most nightmarish and imaginative films from around the world. They welcome submissions of all kinds—features, short films, web series, animations, and music videos—for their four-day event in the fall. Every film is meticulously reviewed by their selection committee and panel of judges to ensure only the best entries are screened. This year’s festival will take place at the historic Plaza Theatre from November 5 - 8, 2026, providing a platform for both seasoned to student filmmakers and emerging voices in the genre.

Individual tickets below! For Weekend Passes, please visit here.

(TEXT) THURSDAY + FRIDAY | NOV. 7 & 8, 2024

THURSDAY + FRIDAY | NOV. 7 & 8, 2024

Thursday marks the premiere of the Sinema Challenge films! Friday's films descent into darkness with a thrilling mix of horror, fantasy, and psychological suspense, ranging from supernatural thrillers to apocalyptic dramas and darkly surreal narratives. They explore themes of fear, identity, and survival, with sinister figures like Mr. Midnight, grim reaper brothers, and reality-warping substances driving the tension. From cursed objects and haunted woods to dystopian technology and demonic forces, these films delve into both personal and cosmic horror, often blending visceral terror with deeper emotional and cultural struggles. With elements of folklore, paranormal mysteries, and grotesque violence, the collection offers a chilling and diverse exploration of the darker sides of the human condition.

(FILMS) THURSDAY + FRIDAY | NOV. 7 & 8, 2024

(FILMS) THURSDAY + FRIDAY | NOV. 7 & 8, 2024 BAFF: 13 Day Sinema Challenge Block 1 - BAFF: 13 Day Sinema Challenge Block 2 - BAFF: 13 Day Sinema Challenge: Awards Ceremony - BAFF: Macabre Mixtape - BAFF: Shorts (Body Horror) - BAFF: Shorts (Eldritch Horror) - BAFF: Mike Should have Stayed Home w/ Unsavory Elements - BAFF: Fluffy on the Outside, Deadly Underneath - BAFF: Shorts (Slash & Laugh) - BAFF: Rave w/ The Host - BAFF: Waltz for Isabelle w/ Deep Hallows - BAFF: Bloody Georgia (Local Shorts) - BAFF: Feet, Fleas, & Family Feuds (Shorts) - BAFF: Crybaby, Baddie Cannibal, w/ Don't Come Back Jack - BAFF: Shorts (WTF) - BAFF: Folk Horrors and Old Sins - BAFF: Cinemaniac and Pizza Cutter - BAFF: Liv’s Last Ride & Trainee 연습생 - BAFF: The Monsters in The Dark (Creature Shorts) - BAFF: Analog Nightmares (Shorts) - BAFF: Buried Alive’s Film Fest: Awards Ceremony with Preawards - BAFF: Writers Panel: From Page To Screen