<p>Miguel, a delivery guy, drops off red yarn at a knitting club run by three overly eager grannies. When they insist he stays for tea, he discovers they take their craft very seriously, and that he's about to become their latest masterpiece.</p>

Knitting Club

After a house party, a woman leaves with a charming stranger, only to share unsettling truths that shatter their perceptions of each other.

Prey For Us

A zombie outbreak is ruining Jane's first day at her new job, but she does something crazy and unexpected that changes everything.

UN-DEAD

<p>Six high-society women gather in a mansion bound by a secret pact, a pact one of them has broken and whose consequences will be disastrous. Who is the traitor?</p>

Pactum

<p>Itch is a short folk horror story for the dating app generation. It follows Jules and her second date Thomas, an awkward man with an infectious charm...</p>

Itch

<p>In early 2025 a breach at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory puts residents of Oak Ridge and surrounding counties at risk.  During a mandatory curfew imposed by local officials, a man reluctantly allows strangers who show up at his doorstep to spend the night waiting inside, and it quickly becomes evident that things are not as they seem.</p>

The Recluse

Jaime’s quest for healing leads her to restore a family heirloom. But what begins as a therapeutic project, soon spirals into a battle against an ancient evil that has plagued her bloodline for generations.

Heirlooms

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<div><strong>APRIL 9 - 15, 2026</strong></div><br/><br/><div>For over a decade Panic Fest has celebrated diabolical demon cats, embraced the edge of madness and showcased blood pumping genre films from emerging filmmakers.</div>

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This year we are offering two tiers for you to enjoy Panic Fest. The Hybrid option gets you access to everything online plus the option to attend all films and most special events in person. Select special events will have a holder discount if a separate ticket is required. 

The Virtual Pass is just that, virtual. You will have access to our virtual library throughout the duration of the festival.  You will still need to claim your tickets to each event or movie. Some events have limited capacity. Badges do not guarantee entry. Individual tickets required. 

In-person viewings are limited and are on a first-come basis. Please visit "Attending Panic Fest" for details on how we are handling our in-person screenings. 

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Experience the Panic at home starting April 9 - 19th 2026!

Renowned film festival featuring the best in emerging genre filmmakers from around the world. 

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.