The Horror at The Ohio Film Festival is BACK from the dead... again! Horror At The Ohio PART IV will be scaring its way back to Madison, Indiana this October 24 and 25, 2025! Thank you to all who have participated, submitted, and helped support our horror festival the past 3 years. We can't wait to show off the projects of both new and returning filmmakers to our event. Scroll below to see a list of last year's winners!
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"Horror at the Ohio" is short and feature length film festival that takes place at the historic Ohio Theater in the idyllic town of Madison, Indiana. The site first housed a nickelodeon in the early-1900’s, then a movie theatre called the Little Grand Theatre, which burned in 1937. It was then rebuilt as the 1,018-seat Ohio Theatre in 1938. This beautiful theater is now being restored by the non-profit group, Friends of the Ohio.
Madison, Indiana is a picturesque community that not only celebrates its rich history, but also incorporates the convenience of 21st century living. Madison sits along the banks of the mighty Ohio River surrounded by beautiful Cliffy Falls State Park and retains the distinction of the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark District in the U.S.
The Horror at the Ohio Festival will be an annual event that celebrates the spirit of Halloween through highlighting horror films and filmmaking. It will feature a "Nightmare On Main Street" Costume Prom with a Live(Undead) DJ, Horror Movie Trivia, horror characters, and a Monster Passport to area vendors, bars, and restaurants. At future events, we would eventually like to expand with special guests, a haunted trail/house, a ghost walk, and possibly a parade.
Winners from YEAR 3:
Best Film PURGATORY JACK
Best Acting RONCES, Sarah Boleslava
Best Directing PURGATORY JACK, Brett and Jason Butler
Best Makeup/FX TURNO DE NOCHE
Best Cinematography CULTES
SEASON 3 AWARD CATEGORIES:
Best Film PURGATORY JACK
Best Acting RONCES, Sarah Boleslava
Best Directing PURGATORY JACK, Brett and Jason Butler
Best Makeup/FX TURNO DE NOCHE
Best Cinematography CULTES