Stained Glass and Blood Bath productions presents the annual Happenstance Horror Fest! Searching for the most beautiful of the bloody all around the world.

This year we are excited to announce that we are taking over historic Salem, Massachusetts! Thats right! Witch City! Halloween weekend!!

genre films will be accepted ALL FORMS OF HORROR ARE WELCOME. we want to see what you got! We shine the light on underground filmmakers regardless of budget. Story and passion carry more than a price tag around these parts

Awards & Prizes

PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES!

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS in ever changing categories each year!
All films will be judged by an unbiased motley crew of local horror enthusiasts including award winning authors, bloggers, and filmmakers

Rules & Terms

all films must be in English or subtitled
The weirder the better.
HORROR IS AN OPEN ENDED LETTER TO WHAT LIVES IN YOUR NIGHTMARES. THERE ARE NO RULES.
all entries must be complete.
Is the world still on fire?
ALL FILMS CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF BUDGET
Selected films will be featured at the Happenstance Horror Fest as well as other screenings and conventions throughout the year with the filmmakers permission.

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  • Jonty Ross

    Happenstance was very good at communicating the festivals progress to me, which was especially important as an International entry. Was super excited to receive an Honourable Mention this year, definitely recommend.

    November 2024
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  • Matthew Barber

    My short film Sempre Avanti had the honor of screening this year at Happenstance Horror Fest. Unfortunately, my brother and I weren't able to attend. I would definitely submit again.

    November 2024
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  • Kubli Brothers

    A fantastic festival!!
    Would definitely be submitting here again

    November 2024
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  • Diana Porter

    Always a wonderful festival. Run by fantastic people.

    November 2024
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  • Ramon Mayol

    It is a pleasure to receive this important mention for our project, 'Selficrosis', carried out in Ibiza with limited resources and a lot of enthusiasm. Thank you very much for your necessary support.

    November 2024
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