Kanopy Fright Fest

A collage of horror movie posters for Kanopy Fright Fest with the text "A Collection of Films to Fear.

‘Tis the season for a good scare, so join us as we present Kanopy Fright Fest 2021. Containing all the ghouls and ghosts you could ever want, this haunting set of horror movies offers the bone-chilling characters that make this genre such a thrill to watch. Whether you are looking for memorable monsters or something a tad more terrifying, this lineup is sure to deliver all the heart-pounding moments that fans of horror will be looking for leading up to Halloween. Watch these devilish titles, if you dare.

Cartoon character of a smiling man with brown hair, wearing a black suit and purple tie.
Kevin Sayar
Kanopy CEO
A large rat with the text "BEN" over an abstract background of many rats and a screaming person.
 Ben
(1972) on IMDb

Ben

A lonely boy named Danny Garrison befriends Ben, the rat leader of the swarm of rats trained by Willard Stiles. Ben becomes the boy’s best friend, protecting him from bullying and keeping his spirits up in the face of a heart condition. However, things gradually take a downward turn as Ben’s swarm becomes violent, resulting in several deaths.

A person surrounded by a group with various film festival awards, including BIFA, AFI, Sundance, and others for "The Devil's Harmony.
 The Devil's Harmony
(2019) on IMDb

The Devil’s Harmony

A bullied teenage girl leads an acappella club on a trail of destruction against her high school enemies.

A person's face with glowing eyes, a plant growing from their nose. Text: "IN THE EARTH" and "NEON" beside the face.
 In the Earth
(2021) on IMDb

In the Earth

As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers" text beside a green plant resembling a ribcage with a pink flower on top against black.
 Invasion of the Body Snatchers
(1978) on IMDb

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them.

Poster of "The Killer Shrews" featuring a fierce, illustrated animal baring its teeth on a black background with red text.
 The Killer Shrews
(1959) on IMDb

The Killer Shrews

On an isolated island, a small group of people are terrorized by giant voracious shrews in the midst of a hurricane.

Illustrated woman with long hair, blending into shadowy figures, with text "Kiss of the Damned" on a dark background.
 Kiss of the Damned
(2012) on IMDb

Kiss of the Damned

Beautiful vampire Djuna tries to resist the advances of the handsome, human screenwriter Paolo, but eventually gives in to their passion.

Illustration of a vampire holding a woman, with "Nosferatu the Vampyre" text on the left side against a dark background.
 Nosferatu the Vampyre
(1979) on IMDb

Nosferatu the Vampyre

Jonathan Harker is sent away to Count Dracula’s castle to sell him a house in Wismar where Jonathan lives. But Count Dracula is a vampire, an undead ghoul living off of men’s blood. Inspired by a photograph of Lucy Harker, Jonathan’s wife, Dracula moves to Wismar, bringing with him death and plague… An unusually contemplative version of Dracula, in which the vampire bears the curse of not being able to get old and die.

Illustration of a man's profile with various zombie faces inside the head, promoting the movie "Re-Animator.
 Re-Animator
(1985) on IMDb

Re-Animator

A dedicated student at a medical college and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue when an odd new student arrives on campus.

A woman's face with a bird covering her eyes; text overlay reads "A Film by Joachim Trier - THELMA.
 Thelma
(2017) on IMDb

Thelma

A shy young student leaves her small town and religious family to study at a university in Oslo, but once on campus she experiences what appears to be a violent, unexpected seizure. Overwhelmed by the increasing intensity of the mystifying episodes and her powerful feelings for a beautiful classmate, Thelma struggles to control her supernatural abilities.

Poster for "The Vampire Bat" featuring a bat and characters' faces against a green backdrop with cast and crew credits.
 The Vampire Bat
(1933) on IMDb

The Vampire Bat

When corpses drained of blood begin to show up in a European village, vampirism is suspected to be responsible.

Vintage horror movie poster featuring a woman's face with wide eyes. Text reads, "The Mario Bava Collection: Black Sunday.
 Black Sunday
(1960) on IMDb

Black Sunday

In one of the most auspicious directorial debuts in movie history, Mario Bava bridged the gap between the gothic horror picture and the European art film with Black Sunday (aka La maschera del Demonio or The Mask of Satan). Made in 1960 and now considered a cult classic, it continues to reverberate through the cinema, inspiring and influencing new generations of filmmakers.

Illustration of "Count Dracula" with a woman laying unconscious and Dracula with red eyes and fangs looking menacingly.
 Count Dracula
(1970) on IMDb

Count Dracula

In 1970, cult director Jess Franco and screen legend Christopher Lee collaborated on what they promised would be the most faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel ever filmed. From its remarkable performances to its lush locations and atmosphere of sinister sensuality, it remains a spellbinding adaptation of the classic tale.

Illustrated zombie figure pointing a gun with others behind and a helicopter flying in the background; text: "Day of the Dead.
 Day of the Dead
(1985) on IMDb

Day of the Dead

In the third film in the saga of the undead from writer/director George A. Romero (Night of the Living DeadDawn of the DeadLand of the DeadDiary of the DeadSurvival of the Dead), a small group of scientists and soldiers have taken refuge in an underground missile silo where they struggle to control the flesh-eating horror that walks the earth above. But will the final battle for the future of the human race be fought among the living or have they forever unleashed the hunger of the dead?

Poster of the movie "Hereditary" featuring two characters staring intensely, with eerie objects in the foreground.
 Hereditary
(2018) on IMDb

Hereditary 

When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter Annie (Toni Collette) begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more she discovers, the more he family finds themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited.

Vintage horror movie poster with a skeleton, mansion, frightened man with candle, and a hanging ghost. Text: "House on Haunted Hill.
 House on Haunted Hill
(1959) on IMDb

House on Haunted Hill

A true classic of suspense, this spooky, campy tale tells the story of five strangers who are offered $10,000 each by an eccentric millionaire to spend the night in a haunted house. As the night develops, it becomes clear that these strangers’ selection was no accident–and a few have some diabolical schemes of their own!

A woman holding a bloody axe stands in a hallway with the text "Prom Night" and her name, Jamie Lee Curtis.
 Prom Night
(1980) on IMDb

Prom Night

On prom night, a masked killer stalks teenagers responsible for the accidental death of a girl years earlier. With scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween) and Leslie Nielsen (Airplane).

Illustrated movie poster for "David Cronenberg's Rabid" showing zombie-like figures attacking people.
 Rabid
(1977) on IMDb

Rabid

After undergoing radical emergency surgery, Rose develops an insatiable desire for blood. She searches out victims to satisfy her incurable craving, infecting them with an unknown disease which in turn swiftly drives them insane… and makes them equally bloodthirsty. Rabid is one of acclaimed horror director David Cronenberg’s first films.

A terrified woman holding a knife, with the title "Suspiria" and eerie background scenes.
 Suspiria
(1977) on IMDb

Suspiria

A newcomer to a fancy ballet academy gradually comes to realize that the school is a front for something far more sinister and supernatural amidst a series of grisly murders. Suspiria is Italian Horror-master Dario Argento’s best-known and most acclaimed film.

Three characters in vampire costumes from "What We Do in the Shadows" with the show's title in bold pink text below them.
 What We Do in the Shadows
(2014) on IMDb

What We Do in the Shadows

Housemates Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav (Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, & Jonathan Brugh) are three vampires who are trying to get by in modern society; from paying rent and doing housework to trying to get invited into nightclubs. They are just like anyone else – except they’re immortal and must feast on human blood. When their 8000 year-old roommate Petyr, turns 20-something human hipster Nick, into a vampire, the guys must guide him through his newfound eternal life.

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