Canada's premiere horror and exploitation film festival and weekend long subculture celebration - now EXPANDED to include theatrical gala screenings and more special events.

With International Celebrities, panels, screenings, and mayhem for FIVE days, it’s a long weekend you soon won't forget! ( est. 2011 )

Shock Stock is a festival with integrity and we will always defend and celebrate filmmakers who create their art with integrity.

Shock Stock will ALWAYS be free to submit a HARD COPY of your film. Mail it along with your contact info and we'll have a look. DVD, VHS, Super 8mm, laserdisc and all other formats accepted!

Awards & Prizes

SHOCK STOCK includes a competitive film festival with the coveted CRYSTAL SHOCKER AWARDS as prizes. Also, through exposure to industry pros, celebrity guests, and noted horror publications you can be assured that having your short or feature selected to play at SHOCK STOCK can have its benefits. Distribution deals, film deals, and industry contacts have all been made at our screenings, and a captive audience ( the wildest crowds in the nation ) spread the word faster than you can say "wowiekazowie" !

Rules & Terms

No submission guidelines. Send what you want. Love what you do. And keep it REAL!!
Preferred genres are Horror / Exploitation
Uninhibited Filmmakers Encouraged.

Be honest - take care of your cast and crew - film is family.

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  • Scott Bekisz

    Although we weren’t able to attend in person, our experience with Shock Stock was excellent. Communication from the festival team was fantastic throughout the process. From everything we saw and heard, the festival looked like an amazing celebration of horror. We’re grateful BLOOD RAIL was included and would absolutely recommend submitting.

    May 2026
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  • John Brennan

    Thanks for screening our short "Never Fingerbang a Wendigo!"

    May 2026
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  • Scott Bryan

    Shock Stock is a wild weekend. Great flicks great presentation great people. Had an awesome time!

    May 2026
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  • Roger Conners

    I desperately wanted to attend this event, but my dogs health had been declining and I needed to spend those final days with him. He passed the day of the screening, and hearing the positive response from those who attended the screening of MEAT provided a much needed positive distraction when I needed it most.

    I appreciate the kindness and communication on behalf of the organizers and their team. It’s clear from the large response from those attending that this event is truly cherished and beloved by its fanbase. I hope I have the opportunity to attend the next one as a fan and supporter!

    May 2026
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  • Brinehouse Productions

    This festival was actually life-changing for us! We met so many cool filmmakers and film fans, and lived and breathed horror cinema for an entire weekend. On top of screening our DIY body horror film here, we also rented a booth at the convention and sold our film on DVD, and the folks there just got us, and everybody was so supportive and cool and fun to be around. If your film is playing here, go for the whole weekend and stay at the same hotel, it is a MASSIVE horror party.

    May 2026
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