The Night Gallery: Monster Club
October 23, 2026
@The Hotel Leo
The Monster Club is coming.
One night only. Prepare your most monstrous costumes for this, humans won’t be allowed entry.
Bleedingham Film Festival is celebrating 15 years of showcasing indie horror at the Pickford Film Center in Bellingham, WA and we are delighted to announce our most monstrous opening weekend event for this year’s Night Gallery!
We invite you to join us at The Night Gallery: Monster Club on Oct 23 from 7pm – midnight at the haunted and historic Hotel Leo in downtown Bellingham for an immersive night filled with theater, monsters, creatures, music, interactive characters, prizes, macabre vendors, seductive live performances, filmmaking panels, dance party, photo booth, costume contest and more!
Tickets available now go here.
Coming from out of town? Don’t want to drive home later? Enjoy this 20% off a room at the Hotel Leo for Bleedingham weekend!
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IMMERSIVE THEATRE
Join the Vampire Eramus and his special guest as they host the 25th Centennial Monster Pageant to anoint the Most Monstrous of the Century.
Monster club employees will be ready to greet and guide you at the most exclusive monster party of the year. Sorry, no humans allowed. *POD people and Humegoo’s are welcome,
however you must prove you are truly POD or Humegoo and not an imposter!
We will know if you lie and will decidedly consume you for a late night snack. You have been warned.
All monsters, creatures, cryptids, aliens, fae, ghouls, and the beautiful undead: prepare your best club fits that bring out your truest selves, this is a night to shine and celebrate inclusivity
where you don’t have to hide to fit in among the humans.
There will be, of course, a costume contest and prize for Monster of the Night, so be sure to seek out our Notable Club Monsters, who will nominate which guests are worthy of the costume competition.
The Monster Club Theme is based on a Vincent Price film.
Stage Producer Nika Roberts has brought together an amazing cast of local performers
to vibrantly bring these characters to life!
Local writer Ky Weeks wrote an amazing script adapted from the film and our actors cant wait to share this evening with you.
LIVE DRAG, BURLESQUE AND POLE PERFORMANCES!
There will be monster talent of course, featuring enchanting and daring creatures from Cvnt Coven pole performers and special guest drag and burlesque performers!
Gila Monster (she/her)Gila Monster is a PNW aerialist, pole performer, and producer who is known for her strength and dynamic spin moves.Her Bellingham production Cvnt Coven is coming to Bleedingham this fall for Bleedingham 2026,and her most recent project is a touring stage installation Pole Grotto
Halle Lujah (she/her)Miss Halle Lujah is here to bring you sin or salvation (depending on your perspective).She is a Bellingham-based pole artist on a mission to self-express and inspire others to do the same
Fox Harlowe (she/her)Fox is a local aerial artist who has been dancing for over 10 years and specializes in lyra, stationary and flying pole. Smooth honeylike movement and storytelling are heavily emphasized in each of her performances. You can expect to be mesmerized by gooey body waves and magnetic eye contact blended with sharp drops and an uncanny theme at this year’s Bleedingham.
Angela (she/her)Angela grew up dancing never knowing the magical possibilities of pole dance. Since beginning her journey she has competed and performed for several years now sharing her passion and joy.
Pistol Marquis (they/them)
Once more! The one and lonely, internationally ignored Pistol Marquis rises from the dead for the Night Gallery!Pistol is a punk demon who congealed in the alley behind a dive bar in 2016 and has been haunting Bellingham’s nightmares ever since.
Vix Vicious (they/them)Vix Vicious is a Bellingham-based performer known for their alternative and goth style.Vix is the host of All Hail, co-host of Atropine, and host of THE CRYPT!
Nixon (he/him)Nixon is a Vancouver Based performer who produces @phantomhausevents and is known for his alt drag shows.
LIVE MUSIC!
For Monsters that like to get their groove on, we are thrilled to have Bang Bang and the Bad Medicine joining us for this special evening to put on a soul stealing show for you!
Check Out this clip!
Monster Club House DJ BF Knowhere will be keeping the club cool and gothy with all your favorite dark tunes throughout the evening. As the night begins to roll in to a close, you will be beckoned to the dance floor for the Monster Mash DJ Dance Party that leads up to the grand finale!
Dear ghouls, there is still more to do at the Monster Club.
Shop macabre artists and vendors, check out intimate live author readings of scary stories in the haunted library, sit in on filmmaking panels and learn about horror movie magic!
Enjoy a relaxing moment with friends in the Monster Lounge with a cup of complimentary tea/coffee, plus receive small gifts and win prizes for interacting with our Notable Club Monsters.
VENDORS!
If you want to know more about Langley and his many talents, be sure to stop by and chat him up, plus find some really cool original art to adorn your walls!
Naomi will be offering stickers, art prints, art originals, tattoo consultations, and fun conversations.
Denice Arbacauskas, infamous writer, artist, tattooist, and mask-maker from Tormented Artifacts will be bringing both her masks and leatherwork to the festival, as well as copies of her novels!
Glitt3r Lyfe will be bringing a Glitter and Gore pop-up at the Night Gallery!
They’ll be featuring last minute costume solutions, from glittery makeup, unicorn crowns and stupid masks, to custom made prosthetics, Unicorn Blood, and more! Glitt3r Lyfe will also be there to make people their sparkliest, scariest or both!
Shannon Devine’s Art and Design creates alternative life fantasies in the form of comics and art! Shannon was raised in the Pacific Northwest and practiced art since early childhood.
Over the years she has progressed her love for drawing and storytelling to the point of insanity. She loves drawing and painting and can be sometimes found selling her art and comics at fairs and comic conventions. Stop by to meet Shannon and check out her fantasy art and comic series!
Desiree Horton is a horror author and enthusiast. She can be found at home in the PNW with her two dogs, two kids, and one husband in a house that is not yet haunted, much to her eternal disappointment.
Her full length works are available on Amazon or your local book store. Her short stories can be found in other spooky anthologies and on the back side of papers she will lose almost immediately.
Co-op of Creation is a family run candle and perfume oil company which strives to create hauntingly good scents.
Serving Downtown Bellingham Since 1999
Tim Richards is a special FX artist, comic, horror and oil paint artist who has a passion for horror movies.
Find Tim at the Night Gallery selling both original art and prints of his latest works!
Handmade custom alternative apparel pressed by hand here in the PNW
Mo’s Parlor is a Black owned business local to Bellingham!
She makes skin and beauty products as well as anime merch and Mo’s Parlor branded products.
Owned by Rosheen Petersen, this booth is packed with unique, hard-to-find treasures from all your favorite fandoms-think collectibles, quirky finds, and pieces that feel like they were made just for true fans.
Whether you’re a dedicated collector, deep into cosplay, or just someone who loves a little nostalgia and fantasy, there’s something here that’ll catch your eye.
From statement pieces to the perfect little gift you didn’t know you needed, every item feels a bit enchanting… like you stumbled upon a hidden gem. Come browse, get inspired, and maybe leave with a little magic in your bag
Erika is the creator of the indie comic, Eternal Shadow: Lost Souls
and will be selling Volume 1 Pilot of the series!
Stop by the booth to check out the new series, plus keychains, stickers and prints based on the series!
Minis & Misfits makes the perfect mix of cute and creepy; bones, curiosities, Oddollies and other cool stuff you had no idea you needed!
It’s the horror host ghosts from the upper left coast, The Graveyard Gang. Delight in frights on TV and streaming. Join Hallow, Sam, Scary, The Producer and others as they curate the spookiest short films and most macabre music videos sent to us by independent horror creators.
Ruben the Artist is a mixed-media artist based out of the PNW. He is best known for his mural work and art installations in Snohomish & King County. He also that creates unique works of art featuring some of his favorite anime, comic, and horror characters.
Canvas Monsters is a local small business turning original hand-drawn characters into stickers, art, stationery, paintings, merch, and more. What started as a daily art challenge on Instagram in 2017 has grown into a whole world of unique and fun monster characters – Canvas Monsters! We also regularly live stream on Twitch so you can watch these characters come to life and get to know the artist behind the art.
Yo, I’m Aleks (he/they) the goblin, queer child of my mother, Diane. We’re both fiber artists, mainly crochet, and together we create a wide variety of creatures. I make funky little monsters and mythical beasts, while she’s in charge of the cute and cuddly plushies. There’s something for everyone!
– Claire Taylor
Hey! I’m Angelina, the maker behind GemBlaze. I create one of a kind soft soldered jewelry with a little edge. My pieces blend sharp, industrial elements with darker, more intimate details, resulting in jewelry that feels both bold and personal. I believe jewelry should feel special, something that catches your eye, sparks a feeling, or feels meant for you. Every piece is handmade and completely unique, waiting to find the person it connects with.
My name is Adah (she/her) and I am a plus-sized, Filipino, femme artist based in Bellingham since 2019! My Chemical Crafts is a sincere expression of my love for emo and alternative music/culture. I sell non-AI original prints of collages made from vintage ephemera, hand-carved linocut prints, stickers, and block printed patches on recycled denim.
I am a licensed mobile tech who is servicing hand painted nail art, charms and stickers directly onto the nail. For the Night Gallery, I will be offering spooky whimsical charms, plus Halloween stickers and choices from my hand drawn art to choose from! Clients can also request hand drawn designs! There will also be my handmade nail oil and hanging plants for sale!
I source my bones from roadkill, my intention behind this method is to give respect, honor and story to wildlife. I view this craft as a blend of both modern and ancestral practice, adorning ourselves with the natural world (such as bones) has been done all over the world all across time, but using animals that were a casualty of our modern day living is not a practice that goes far back. My intention with this craft is to give the wildlife a story, a place to be loved and receive reverence.
I’m a queer artist with a love for classic horror movies and DIY culture. Making weird creatures and scenes has always come naturally to me, so much of my work ends up being surreal and bold. I love to experiment with art and try new mediums, but the ones I work with the most are painting, collage, and sculpture.
A maker with an interest in the macabre, Tate brings the disturbing gore from film to canvas, decorated mirrors, and ceramics. With pieces containing sharps, teeth, eyes, and other body horrorher art will leave you feeling extra spooky this season.
Magpie Readings
Looking for some guidance in your life?
Head upstairs to the Monster Lounge to find Magpie Readings Tarot!
Grab some tea and take a moment away from all the brain clutter and ask the tarot to lead you to understanding your path and life choices.
Amber Apple is a current student at Fairhaven Interdisciplinary College studying sound engineering and psychosomatics, and is fascinated by the role of sound in shaping our experiences as it interacts with our fight-or-flight response. To explore this, they built a beautiful contraption equipped to create extremely unsettling, fear-inducing, and dissonant sounds with basic acoustic materials. This is only one element of their exhibit, accompanied by a wide array of dark and abstract multimedia art and the monstrous curation of all different sorts of oddities that bring this world to life.
Stop by Mosschomp’s Corner in the Monster Lounge for an interactive art exhibit that allows you to explore jarring textures through tactile, visual, and sonic means, with the unique experience of making the viscerally terrifying sounds!
FILM PANELS!
Amidst all this wonderful Chaos, Bleedingham is proud to Bring you Film Panels.
These Panels will Cover Writing Practical FX sound and we even brought our friends Hallow Ian Horror Hour this year to film a live podcast interviewing some of this season’s Filmmakers!
If you are into independent Film you wont wanna miss this!
Hallow Ian Horror: Live Podcast Recording!
It’s the horror host ghosts from the upper left coast, The Graveyard Gang. Delight in
frights on TV and streaming. Join Hallow, Sam, Scary, The Producer and others as they curate the spookiest short films and most macabre music videos sent to us by
independent horror creators.
Hallow Ian will be recording a live podcast on site at the Night Gallery interviewing Bleedingham Filmmakers and potentially A VERY SPECIAL GUEST…
Ryan Eston Paul – Like razors through flesh: The secret sounds that bring horror to life
Discover what it takes to transform a film from silent to sinister, as we build a scene layer-by-layer into something truly terrifying! Join Ryan Eston Paul as he demonstrates how the soundscape of horror is constructed, from ambience and Foley, to sound design and music. The perfect panel for both up-and-coming filmmakers and horror enthusiasts alike
James Fairley: Make up effects for NO BUDGET!
Longtime friend of the festival and practical effects wizard James Fairley shares some of the tips and secrets of pulling off realistic looking effects on a minimal budget. This is a must see seminar for any aspiring horror filmmaker or horror cosplayer!
James has worked on such notable films as: Backrooms The Monkey, Longlegs, Last of us and more!
Check out his IMDB:
Royce Buckingham and Micky Neilsen – Death Dealers: How to Murder Heroes and Elevate Villains
Authors Royce Buckingham and Micky Neilsen return to share tips and tricks to give your characters more depth and your villains more resonance. If you are a writing Creative this is a panel you wont want to miss!
ROYCE BUCKINGHAM:
A long-time Bellingham resident, Royce has been writing fantasy and adventure novels for Big 5 publishers and Hollywood producers, including Penguin, Random House, St. Martin’s Press, and 20th Century Fox for the past two decades. His middle grade fantasy series, Demonkeeper, has been translated into 11 languages worldwide. Royce also craftsscreenplays for film and television that balance heart, humor, and cinematic energy. He gives back to the writing communityas a judge for the local horror film festival, Bleedingham, and nationally for the Horror Writers Association Bram Stoker Awards.
Royce spent decades practicing law, an intense career thatheightened
his sense for character motivation and human drama — elements that continue to anchor his fiction. Today, Royce continues to create across mediums — developing film and TV projects and building stories that blend imagination with truth. His goal is to work with other professional, talented creatives to produce human stories that entertain, inspire, and stick with you long after “The End.”
MICKY NEILSEN:
is a two-time NY Times Bestselling Author whose work includes the Howling comic book adaptation as well as Skinner, an original horror graphic novel for Dark Horse Comics.
As one of the first writers at Blizzard Entertainment, he has more than two decades of experience in the cutting edge of the gaming industry.
Scary Stories in the Haunted Library!
The Monster Club is proud to bring you live readings by 4 local Washington state horror authors!
Grab some cocoa or tea from the Monster Lounge next door and get cozy in the haunted library for scary story time by the fire!
7:15-7:45pm
Author Denice Arbacauskas, reading a short story called “Old Ghosts”
Dee has most currently been sighted in the Pacific Northwest where she is reported to live. While the Ravenswood Institute does not know her specific whereabouts or activities, it is known that her talents and history include leatherworking, maskmaking, theatre, tattooing, other art forms, and currently attempting to survive late-stage capitalism.
Denice is also a Vendor and can be found in the Ballroom as Tormented Artifacts!
8:45-9:15pm
Author Desiree Horton, reading a short story called “Black Dove”
Synopsis: A mistreated woman goes through a horrifying and wonderful transformation.
Desiree Horton is a horror author and enthusiast. She can be found at home in the PNW with her two dogs, two kids, and one husband in a house that is not yet haunted, much to her eternal disappointment. Her full length works are available on Amazon or your local book store. Her short stories can be found in other spooky anthologies and on the back side of papers she will lose almost immediately.
Desiree is also a Vendor and can be found in the Monster Lounge with all her books!
9:30-10pm
Author Alicia Gorenson will be bringing along special guest voice cast actors for a live reading of her new queer audio drama, “Vampire: The Masquerade: Blood Doll.”
Alicia E. Goranson is a Seattle author, playwright, and audio dramatist. Her first novel, “Supervillainz,” was a 2007 Lambda Literary Finalist. Charlie Jane Anders says of her: “Alicia Goranson’s superpowers include searing vision, a powerful voice, and the ability to leap over genre boundaries.” Her first audio drama, “The Mask of Inanna,” was a winner of the 2012 Parsec Award for Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Long Form). Her current project is an ongoing 18+ sexy, subversive, and unabashedly queer audio drama called “Vampire: The Masquerade: Blood Doll.” You can read more about her and her works at https://alicia-goranson.com and https://blooddollpod.com.
Live Cast:
Soleil Golden is a nonbinary voice actor who plays Samael and numerous other characters in VtM: Blood Doll. They also played the lead (Jenny) in Alicia’s previous production, Brittle Tourniquet.
Soleil Golden will be playing Samael, former name George Gataker, an almost three hundred year old nonbinary vampire, who is smitten with her positive attitude and conversations challenging everything about their world.
Rachel K. Zall is an actress, director, poet, photographer, short story author, and hat enthusiast.
Rachel will be playing Cassandra Davril, a transgender leftist anarchist thrust into the world of Vampire: The Masquerade while working as a security guard over the night shift in a tech company building.
10:15-10:30pm
Author Lorelei Shannon will be closing out the Haunted Library readings with her short story, “Moonlight in the Gloomy Night of Life”
Lorelei Shannon is a horror writing, music-loving, film-obsessed gothabilly mama. She lives in the woods in Whatcom County with her beloved family of humans, dogs, cats, and a somewhat evil iguana. Her hobbies include sculpting, reading, getting tattoos, cultivating carnivorous plants, blowing stuff up, and drinking tequila.
Lorelei has also been a long time judge for Bleedingham and has written many horror fiction and murderous nonfiction books!
Check out her IMDB here!
This event is 18+ due to mature content, you will be asked for your ID at check-in.
Monster/Creature character costume or makeup is required; however, casual, fancy, and feisty club fits are all acceptable.
Food and monster themed drinks are available for purchase at Amendment 21 located in the lobby of the Hotel Leo.
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This year we close out the Brick and mortar screenings STRONG at the Pickford Film center with our Best Beyond Wa Feature film block!
In addition to Camp Triple Moon, we will also be screening the terrifying short film Simon Says So
Hope to see you there!
Simon Says So
Directed by Raymond Cara
“An aspiring ventriloquist begins to crack under the pressure of his first performance”
Camp Triple Moon
Directed by Eric James Courtney and Tom Finnegan
A troubled teen camp nestled in the mountains of West Virginia has a dark history.
It’s latest arrival, Micah, starts to see and hear things about an ancient irish trickster spirit prevailing the land..
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WA BEST FEATURE BLOCK
Don’t Touch the Cookie
Directed by Jim Dicus
Dad steals a cookie left for Santa on Christmas Eve.
There are consequences.
Repossessors
Directed by Jonathan Robinson
In this morality tale we find Jeremy Foley, a young man seeking the far reaches of experience.
Things take a turn when Jeremy bites off more than he can chew.
The Cuckoo Clock
Directed by Lisa Jay
A young woman falls in love with the home-health-care nurse sent to care for her Grandmother with dementia.
When the nurse mysteriously disappears, Grandma’s cuckoo clock speaks to her with a warning that Grandma might be responsible.
(Feature Length Film)
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5 MINUTE FILM CHALLENGE BLOCK
The 5 Minute Film Challenge Block asks filmmakers to tell a scary story in less than 5 minutes and this block is filled with all types of horror short stories!
This chilling line up will screen alongside the Student Film Block, as the Final Official Film Block of Bleedingham 15!
Tune in to our Youtube Channel on Halloween Night for this BLEEDINGHAM HALLOWEEN HORRORTHON! Featuring a wide assortment of scary short films from around the world, our Halloween Horrorthon has something for everyone to enjoy, plus it’s a great addition to play at your Halloween party, or while your serving up trick or treaters!
Our Halloween Special will only run for 24 hours after we share the link! Be on the lookout Oct 31 for the link drop on our website, YouTube & social media pages.
The winner of best film for the 5 minute film challenge will be officially announced during the Horrorthon and will receive a $200 Best 5 Minute Film Cash Prize!
Check out the lineup below!
THE STRANGER
DIRECTED BY RONIN HENNEMAN
Two boys learn the meaning of stranger danger.
The Collector
Directed by Zuhayr Usamani
The Collector spends some time on his favorite hobby.
Bad Karma
Directed by Luna Husspeth
Emmie, a service worker at Karma Cafe, works her shifts experiencing increasingly intense customer interactions.
After their group experiences violent acts of customers who have waited too long to be appeased,
they question if they still have to work in the face of an apocalypse.
Pinky Promise
Directed by Alejandro Gomez
Two sisters realize the consequences of a broken promise.
Madonna
Directed by Jasper Lyon
A pregnancy goes as planned
Jenkins
Directed by Rachel Barrett
A ranch hand loses her way hunting for a shortcut through the woods…where she finds something monstrous lurking.
Demons & Angels
By Sheridan Sinclair
Mary becomes convinced a mysterious stranger is following her.
Her friend Jane tries to reassure her that there is nothing to fear — but appearances are deceptive,
and the line between protector and predator is not what it seems.
MLLE COSMETIK
Directed by Oliver NELLI
Portrait of an influencer trapped in a system where social media–driven beauty defines success.
Maybe Next Year
Directed by Peter Hoffman Kimball
An old rusted ship in an ancient valley housing unimaginable secrets. A father’s trip with his children to explore takes a shocking turn.
VENERE
Directed by Teddy Masson
Underground, two survivors are running from a horde of infected creatures, as they break into some kind of a refuge with no exit, they realize the menace followed them…
Behind the Door
Directed by Leonardo Valenti
Trapped inside a hotel room called the White Room, Leo is running late for his train when a simple problem becomes something far more disturbing. A strange girl’s voice from reception claims she is already inside his room, hidden in the bathroom. As panic rises, Leo calls his wife for help, only to be caught in a surreal misunderstanding that turns fear into jealousy, and jealousy into nightmare.
Moving between Paris and Brittany, DERRIÈRE LA PORTE is a family-made supernatural short where domestic comedy, eerie suspense, and a creeping sense of unreality collide behind a half-open door.
Please Click 2
Directed by Allexis Youngs
Two friends fight to keep their sanity after encountering a
mysterious video online, there is no escape but to become a part of the video.
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BLEEDINGHAM XV: FRIDAY NIGHTMARES!
Bleedingham’s opening weekend film block, Friday Nightmares, is the perfect way to get you in the mood for the Scary Season.
This block is for true horror cinephiles, with films ranging from psychological thrillers, killer toys, and graphic body horror, this block of short films dives into deep dark stories that will get inside your head.
Disclaimer: We do not censor filmmakers. Some films may display nudity, extreme violence, gore, adult language, triggering or disturbing content.These films are made by independent filmmakers and are not rated. Films are recommended for mature audiences only.
Scream Queen
Directed by April Mendoza
A director in search of the perfect scream casts a voice actress with a dark past, which comes back to haunt them.
Artichoke
Directed by Amir Moini
Held captive, Cynara discovers a phoropter that opens a portal to another world.
In a terrifying cat-and-mouse chase between realities, Cynara finally comes face to face with her oppressor and must decide
what she’s willing to destroy in order to survive.
Final Act
Directed by Chris Bruceri
Four friends discover a forgotten VHS tape of a mysterious 1980s children’s show.
But when its sinister puppet, Dot, begins to perform again, they realize the show may never have truly ended.
Siya Galesh
Directed by Kamran Mohammadi, Sahar Mirzaeianfar
In a village in northern Iran, in a folkloric setting, after a chemical war all the villagers are forced to wear gas masks.
If anyone removes their mask, they will die within five minutes.
There is a blind man named Masht-e Masih who owns a dog. One day, his dog is stolen.
The village fortune-teller tells him that Siāgalash—a local Gilaki folkloric creature—has taken the dog.
Determined to save his companion, the blind man enters the water, hoping to encounter Siāgalash.
However, this is a trap. The fortune-teller’s husband, following a premeditated plan, comes and kills the blind man. After murdering him, he takes the man’s gas mask to sell it.
Puppy
Directed by Mike Chilson, Ben Wade
When a woman returns to her childhood home to care for her father, the stuffed animal from her past—once a source of comfort—
becomes a haunting conduit for unresolved grief, guilt, and the terrifying possibility that a past family tragedy is repeating itself in the present.
The Harpies
Directed by Rogan Lovse
Aura is on the run from her ex-boyfriend. She is accompanied by her friend, Matt. Matt has always had an uncomfortable crush on Aura.
The pair find themselves seeking shelter in an abandoned lumber mill.
Unbeknownst to them; a dangerous harpy calls the mill home.
Darling
Directed byAlan Chung – An Ou
Mei-Hui, who had left her dark past and has finally gained peace of mind thru religion.
But unexpectedly, tonight, evil bypassed all the gods and goddesses
and played with her fear in a sinister way.
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STUDENT FILM BLOCK
We are proud to showcase this year’s emerging filmmakers! This chilling line up will screen alongside the 5 Minute Film Challenge Block, as the final Official Film Block of Bleedingham 15!
Tune in to our Youtube Channel on Halloween Night for this BLEEDINGHAM HALLOWEEN HORRORTHON! Featuring a wide assortment of scary short films from around the world, our Halloween Horrorthon has something for everyone to enjoy, plus it’s a great addition to play at your Halloween party, or while your serving up trick or treaters!
Our Halloween Special will only run for 24 hours after we share the link! Be on the lookout Oct 31 for the link drop on our website, YouTube & social media pages.
The Student Film Block will also have a special screening for WWU Students at Western Washington University on October 26th, courtesy of the WWU Film Production Club!
The winner of best film for the student film will be officially announced during the Horrorthon and will receive a $250 Best Student Film Cash Prize!
Check out the lineup below!
The Most
Directed by Elijah Smith
A dying boy’s final night turns into a mythical tragedy as he silently watches his family try everything to save him.
Until he must decide whether their beliefs are worth the life they are trying to preserve.
THE STRANGER
DIRECTED BY RONIN HENNEMAN
Two boys learn the meaning of stranger danger.
Do No Harm
Directed by Rohan Patel
An anxious surgeon’s darkest secret comes out to hunt him when he refuses to treat an odd patient on Christmas Eve…
Lenora
Directed by MuyMuy Gregario
Lenora, an Overseas Filipino Worker displaced to the United States to escape an Aswang, with hopes to better provide for her family back home in the Philippines.
Once there, she endures the monotonous labor of cleaning the home of an aging Uncle Sam who’s being taken care of by his mixed-niece, Lady.
Riptide
Directed by Ila Wilner
Six teenagers arrive at a beach house for a long weekend of sun and hanging out.
What begins as fun quickly turns into something more unsettling, as one by one the group realizes that something — or someone — is picking them off.
The Hallowing
Directed by Adam Burkett
In the distant future, an incurable disease has infected mankind. Those who remain fight for survival against the Hollowing.
SKINCRAWLER
Directed by Dylan Hanson
Owen comes home late at night and slowly realizes his roommate might not be who who they say they are…
Hotel Room
Directed by Maks Archer
Three girls spend the night at an NYC hotel, unaware that one of them is an evil entity posing as their friend.
Siya Galesh
Directed by Kamran Mohammadi, Sahar Mirzaeianfar
In a village in northern Iran, in a folkloric setting, after a chemical war all the villagers are forced to wear gas masks. If anyone removes their mask, they will die within five minutes.
There is a blind man named Masht-e Masih who owns a dog. One day, his dog is stolen.
The village fortune-teller tells him that Siāgalash—a local Gilaki folkloric creature—has taken the dog.
Determined to save his companion, the blind man enters the water, hoping to encounter Siāgalash. However, this is a trap. The fortune-teller’s husband, following a premeditated plan, comes and kills the blind man. After murdering him, he takes the man’s gas mask to sell it.
Subway
Directed by Hila Asulin
When a stalled NYC subway becomes the stage for a deranged man’s psychological experiment, Hailey must rely on her empathy, intellect, and a single act of compassion to survive.
BLACK LEATHER ANGEL
Directed by Alexander Grapes
No Synopsis.
Project Future
Directed by Elyana Moradi
A graduating filmmaker, lost and struggling to find work in her field, volunteers for “Project Future”
a one-way mission to become one of the first human settlers on planet Mars, unaware of the possible dangers
of this beautiful promise.
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JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE HORROR FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD!
Of course there will be prizes to win, movie snacks, beer, jones soda, and have you tried the popcorn topping bar at the Pickford?! Photo booth will be waiting for you to get your best scary film fest pics as well.
See you at the movies!
The Right Reverend
Directed by Michael Benjamin Walker
A broke priest resorts to desperate measures to refuel his gambling addiction.
Happy Paste
Directed by Laurence Basham
Happy Paste brings supernatural terror to suburbia. This slick, punchy horror short takes a swipe at the horror of consumerism.
When Rose receives a free sample of Happy Paste toothpaste promising a “Drop Dead Smile,”
she is all too willing to give it a try. But Happy Paste contains a very unexpected ingredient,
and Rose’s attempt to investigate leads to a gruesome discovery.
NURTURE
Directed by Nick Snyder
On a remote Oregon farm, a couple grieving from a miscarriage finds hope in a mysterious flower.
But as it heals her, the flower takes root in him.
Nurture is a dialogue-free folk-horror fable about love, grief, and the consequences of taking too much from nature.
Room Tone
Directed by Luna Wolf
After a paranormal shoot, a sleep-deprived sound recordist returns alone to capture one final minute of room tone.
When an unseen presence begins speaking through her headphones,
Claire discovers the horrifying cost of being noticed when something hungry is finally listening.
Come In
Directed by Peter Ricq
Curiosity piqued, Agana accepts an unexpected invitation to “hang out” from Tess, the bully next door.
But what she uncovers is something far beyond anything she could have imagined.
A Drive at Dawn
Directed by Joe D’Ovidio
Three men drive into the desert, certain of what must be done
MALIA
Directed by Peter Falcone
After his grandmother’s death, Davide returns to her rural house in Abruzzo to collect her belongings.
There he finds Anna, the woman who cared for his grandmother in her final days. A slow-burn folk horror,
Malia turns a quiet visit into a waking nightmare where grief, superstition, and maternal obsession take on an increasingly unsettling form.
Family Dinner
Directed by Henry Behel
In a near-future food-starved America, Mia (Tyner Rushing – It: Welcome to Derry, For All Mankind, Stranger Things),
returns home for a sumptuous family dinner in the wake of her grandma’s death.
The Poetics of Stones
Directed by Mohammed Hasani
The search for liberation in a society paralyzed by apathy unfolds in a world where men are made of stone—a striking symbol of violence within the family.
The Woods Maiden
By Devin Haqq
A lonely farmer meets a mysterious woman in the woods, who carries a dark and terrifying secret.
Borglesque
Directed by G. Wilson
A greedy burlesque club owner hires a mad scientist to resurrect his most profitable girl,
but this she-borg refuses to be an object of men’s desires.
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THE CREEPY CORNUCOPIA IS COMING!
As to be expected, yes there will be audience prizes to be won, plus the Bleedingham photo booth!
Disclaimer: We do not censor filmmakers. Some films may display nudity, extreme violence, gore, adult language, triggering or disturbing content.These films are made by independent filmmakers and are not rated. Films are recommended for mature audiences only.
Entropy
Directed by Connor Sweeney
Music Video from Energy Pyramid
Sniffling
Directed by Ryan Kerr
An actor receives bad news and the situation spirals to a bizarre encounter.
Disorganized
Directed by Justin Hunt
DISORGANIZED is a black-and-white, dialogue-free supernatural psychological thriller about a rejected writer
whose discovery of a mysterious typewriter transforms creative inspiration into an all-consuming obsession.
VOID
Directed by Katie Wallen
Raven moves into a new house with her new roommates.
After settling in, she discovers something unnatural. Facing whether her reality is real, and if her roommates mean well,
will she make it out of this house alive?
Do No Harm
Directed by Rohan Patel
An anxious surgeon’s darkest secret comes out to hunt him when he refuses to treat an odd patient on Christmas Eve…
Lenora
Directed by MuyMuy Gregario
Lenora, an Overseas Filipino Worker displaced to the United States to escape an Aswang,
with hopes to better provide for her family back home in the Philippines.
Once there, she endures the monotonous labor of cleaning the home of an aging Uncle Sam
who’s being taken care of by his mixed-niece, Lady.
Watching
Directed by Remington Schroyer
A woman named Anna thinks that someone (or something) is watching her in her room.
The Man Milker
Directed by Matt Rush
A man must face his greatest fear.
Capturing Bliss
Directed by Rachel Taggart
A photographer’s camera becomes the gateway for her mother’s possession of a couple.
HELLUVA HEEL TURN LINDA!
Directed by Kaitlin N. Larson
A feuding divorced couple have a final showdown to determine who will get to run their family wrestling school.
VENERE
Directed by Teddy Masson
Underground, two survivors are running from a horde of infected creatures, as they break into some kind of a refuge with no exit, they realize the menace followed them…
Project Future
Directed by Elyana Moradi
A graduating filmmaker, lost and struggling to find work in her field, volunteers for “Project Future”
a one-way mission to become one of the first human settlers on planet Mars,
unaware of the possible dangers of this beautiful promise.
Hunger
Directed by Ken Carlson
A group of trappers lost in the wilderness of the 1830s Pacific Northwest must face more than hunger after a fateful decision.
Toxic Behavior
Directed by Dustin Jones
When a frightened young woman’s mysterious illness takes a sinister, supernatural turn,
she reaches out to her burnout boyfriend for help. Met with indifference and self-centered excuses, s
he’s left to face the unknown alone. But neglect has consequences—and when she returns, she’s no longer seeking comfort…she’s hunting for it.
Folklore
Directed by Michael Cruz Kehoe
A skeleton rises from the grave
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Bleedingham Film Festival XV summons filmmakers and horror fans to join us for the screening of the WA State Finalists Block!
Filmmakers from across WA state have submitted their wildest and scariest films to compete for a grand prize of $1000 and these are the finalists of 2026.
Stay after the screening for the awards ceremony and cheer on WA state filmmakers! Hosted by longtime Bleedingham Hostess, the amazing Jackie Kersten and Bleedingham’s own Langley West, this will be a night of audience prizes, posing for horror pics at the photo booth and horror shenanigans!
Costumes and fancy attire are highly encouraged!
Disclaimer: We do not censor filmmakers. Some films may display nudity, extreme violence, gore, adult language, triggering or disturbing content. These films are made by independent filmmakers and are not rated. Films are recommended for mature audiences only.
Look at this Freak
Directed by Alex Furnas
A reunion of old friends is disrupted by a hated roommate and an internet monstrosity.
Sacrificial Intelligence
Directed by Mikhal Ariana Jensen
Corporate Technological influence reaches mass religious psychosis scale in this alternate timeline where Chat Bots assume the word of God.
Mantra
Directed by Ed Castaneda
A downtrodden but dogged service worker using a personal mantra to stay sane in the face of endless mistreatments
faces a shocking confrontation with her narcissistic ex and his vicious fiancé that puts her convictions to the test.
IL CANCRO (The Cancer)
Directed by Elena Stecca
A family Secret, an ancient reckoning.
When a terminally ill woman is trapped in her home by her abusive estranged son, an ancient Sardinian death spirit arrives to grant her mercy
but discovers the true cancer isn’t her disease, forcing mother and myth to unite against the evil that has haunted their family for decades.
The Critic
Directed Melissa Woodrow
In a secluded studio, a perfection-obsessed painter battlers their inner critic.
Boy Trouble
Directed by Blake Mertens, Stephanie Rose Rexus
When Britney’s friends suspect her boyfriend might be a serial killer, she laughs it off—until she can’t.
Napalm Corpus
Directed by Byron Gouette
Kaiser is compelled to carry out ritual killings in a desperate bid to free his wife from the grip of a demonic cult’s captivity.Kaiser is compelled to carry out ritual killings in a desperate bid to free his wife from the grip of a demonic cult’s captivity.
SPEC
Directed by Josh Carlin
A displaced ghost’s anger affects the world around him.
We need to Talk about Gary
Directed by Brian Howell
A man’s perfectly-planned marriage proposal is slightly complicated by the fact that the friend he brought along to film the moment is turning into a zombie.
Method
Directed by Michael Rognlie
A struggling horror author reluctantly turns to an AI assistant for inspiration, only to find her pursuit of authenticity spiraling into a dangerous obsession.
True Religion
Directed by Galen Andrus
A strange nun seeks out a grieving mother after the death of her young boy.
Nail in The Coffin
Directed by Nicky Smit
A devilish curse haunts an old coffinmaker as he works deep into the night.
Embrace
Directed by Matt Rush
When a bar bathroom hookup takes an otherworldly turn, two men must work through their problems to move forward.
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BLEEDINGHAM XV IS HERE!
Howdy Horror Fans and Filmmakers!
It’s finally here! Bleedingham has returned for another season!
In fact, we are celebrating 15 years with a multitude of horror screenings and events for the Entire Month Of October!
Check out the schedule below and come get spooky with us!
Disclaimer for all film blocks: We do not censor filmmakers. Some films may display nudity, extreme violence,
gore, adult language, triggering or disturbing content. These films are made by independent
filmmakers and are not rated. Films are recommended for mature audiences only.
Friday, October 23rd
The Night Gallery: Monster Club @ Hotel Leo
The Night Gallery is our opening night event and we can’t wait to set the tone
for this season’s festival! This year’s theme is … The Monster Club!
We don’t want you to miss any of the information around this party, so be sure to
click the link below for more information!
NIGHT GALLERY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL INFO
Tickets can be purchased here
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: FRIDAY NIGHTMARES BLOCK
Bleedingham’s opening weekend film block, Friday Nightmares, is the perfect way to get you in
the mood for the Scary Season. This block is for true horror cinephiles, with films ranging from
psychological thrillers, killer toys, and graphic body horror, this block of short films dives into
deep dark stories that will get inside your head.
Official Selection TBA Oct 11!
Saturday, October 24th
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: THE CREEPY CORNUCOPIA BLOCK
Expand your Halloween weekend fun with a late afternoon treat of a delightfully dark, weird,
silly, and frightening mix of WA state and beyond indie horror short films, plus the best 5 minute
film challenge and best student film!
As to be expected, yes there will be audience prizes to be won, plus the Bleedingham photo
booth and candy, so much candy…
Get ready to eat lots of sugar and popcorn, grab a beer, and come out to meet other horror fans
and filmmakers!
Costumes and fancy attire are encouraged!
Official Selection TBA Oct 11!
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: WA SHORT FILM FINALISTS BLOCK
AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Bleedingham Film Festival XV summons filmmakers and horror fans to join us for the screening
of the WA State Finalists Block!
Filmmakers from across WA state have submitted their wildest and creepiest films to compete for
a grand prize of $1000 and these are the WA finalists of 2026.
Stay after the screening for the awards ceremony and cheer on WA state filmmakers!
Hosted by longtime Bleedingham Hostess with the Mostess, the amazing Jackie Kersten, and
Bleedingham’s own Langley West, this will be a night of audience prizes,
posing for horror pics at the photo booth and horror shenanigans!
Costumes and fancy attire are highly encouraged!
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC SOON!
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: BEST WA FEATURE BLOCK
Only one WA state feature film is selected to play at the Pickford each year by our judges and
this is it! This block also includes two WA state opening short films!
We invite you to join us in celebrating independent filmmakers at this
one and only Best WA Feature screening!
Study up on your horror trivia for this screening, there will be prizes for knowing those random
horror movie facts you have floating around in your brain!
See you ghouls there!
Official Selection TBA Oct 11!
Screening After Party at GRAND Avenue Alehouse!
Sunday, October 25th
BLEEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: BEYOND WA FINALISTS SHORT FILM BLOCK
What are you doing on this Spooky Season Sunday afternoon in Bellingham? We recommend
joining us for a late afternoon bump of indie horror short films to set your mind at ease.
This block includes finalists from across the continental US and the world, including films from
as far away as the UK, Iran, and Italy!
WHAT DO YOU MEAN OF COURSE THERE WILL BE PRIZES TO WIN! Stop looking at us,
you’re starting to scare us, but seriously though, indie short horror films, movie snacks, beer,
jones soda, and like, have you tried the popcorn topping bar at the Pickford?!
Photo booth will be waiting for you to get your best scary film fest pics, don’t forget to get your
official Bleedingham t-shirt! They’ll be worth like $50 some day!
See you at the movies!
Official Selection TBA Oct 11!
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: BEST BEYOND WA FEATURE BLOCK
This is the FINAL film block of Bleedingham 2026! Be there to help us go out in horror fashion
style with the Best Beyond Wa Feature film block plus an opening short film!
Not sure what you are doing with your life on this Sunday evening? Neither do we, but we do
know that we love horror movies and we hope to see your best existential dread faces at this
last block of the season.
Come for the free candy, or the horror trivia prizes, or to simply stand melancholily in front of the
Bleedingham photo booth, knowing that it will be gone after this, and that you will soon be
standing empty in the place it once stood, waiting for it to return and once again shine upon you,
inviting you into the depths of it’s love for true independent horror.
End scene.
Official Selection TBA Oct 11!
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: WA FINALISTS ENCORE SCREENING
In case you missed out on the WA State Finalists Block on Saturday, there will be a late night
Encore screening at the Pickford on Sunday!
Monday, October 26th
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: STUDENT FILM SCREENING AT WWU
Bleedingham has teamed up with the Film Production Club at Western Washington University and will be
screening the Student Film Selection as part of a Halloween event for Western Students!
*This event is for Western Students only*
Saturday, October 31st
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: BLEEDINGHAM HALLOWEEN HORROR SPECIAL
Bleedingham’s Halloween Horror Special presents both the 5 Minute Film Challenge block and the Student Film block!
This is a special online only screening to get you in the Halloween headspace.
We will post the live link on our social media on Halloween, so keep your eyes peeled!
This screening is only available to view for 24 hours after the live link is turned on, so don’t wait or you’ll miss it!
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