Eerie Horror Fest Announces Tales From the Hood with Director Rusty Cundieff, Full Programming Schedule, and More

Erie, PA - September 2024 - The Eerie Horror Fest is thrilled to announce a special screening of the influential horror anthology Tales From the Hood on Saturday, October 5, 2024. This landmark film, blending chilling horror and pointed social commentary, will be followed by an insightful Q&A session with the film's director, Rusty Cundieff, moderated by Professor of Sociology Dr. Rhonda Matthews, renowned for her work on race and media. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the enduring cultural significance of this 1995 classic, which continues to resonate with audiences nearly 30 years after its premiere. The conversation promises to engage attendees with thought-provoking discussions on race, social justice, and the powerful role of horror in addressing real-world issues.

Tales From the Hood Director Rusty Cundieff

Programming Schedule & Festival Highlights

The Eerie Horror Fest will take place on October 4th and 5th at the historic Warner Theatre in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. Featuring an array of screenings, workshops, panel discussions, and special events, the festival offers something for horror fans of all ages and interests. Below is the full schedule of events:

Friday, October 4th

• 2:15 PM - Special Screenings
• My Life With the Living Dead
• Adjust Your Tracking: The Untold Story of the VHS Collector
• 4:00 PM - Jenna Davis Meet & Greet
• 4:30 PM - Frightening Fiction Workshop: Becoming a Horror Author
• 5:15 PM - All Hallows' Eve Official Selection Film Block
• Lost Boys Pizza
• It Came From Inside
• One for the Cemetery
• 6:00 PM - Horror Comedy Official Selection Film Block
• Yummo Spot
• SK8 OR DIE!
• Revenge Tour
• S E R I A L
• 6:00 PM - Character Design Through Drawing and Sculpting Workshop
• 6:45 PM - Killer Klown Costume Contest
• 7:45 PM - Special Screening: Killer Klowns From Outer Space
• 9:30 PM - Feature Film Submission & World Premiere at Eerie Horror Fest: Vampire Zombies...From Space!
• 11:15 PM - Toxic Work Culture Official Selection Film Block
• Grand Theft Demon
• Disinfectant
• Sempre Avanti
• Dark Mommy
• Spooky Crew
• 11:50 PM - Official Selection Short Film: Umbra
• 12:30 AM - Special Screening: Dracula: Prisoner of Frankenstein w/ Introduction by Oscarbate Podcast

Saturday, October 5th

• 10:15 AM - Morning Shrieks with Trick-or-Treat (featuring a Special Screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas with trick-or-treating after the film)
• 11:30 AM - Jenna Davis Meet & Greet
• 11:45 AM - Animated Horror Official Selection Film Block
• The Noonday Demon
• A Walk in the Park
• 12:00 PM - Embracing New Media: Unraveling the Mystique of Horror in Gaming Workshop
• 12:05 PM - Home Infestations Official Selection Film Block
• Scared
• Remnants
• Phrog
• Manchineel House
• 1:00 PM - Lost Souls Official Selection Film Block
• The Watcher
• Ivania
• Passengers
• 1:15 PM - Maximizing Impact with Minimal Resources: A Guide for Local Filmmakers Industry Panel
• 1:35 PM - Dysfunctional Family Official Selection Film Block
• Another Way
• The Bloody Family
• The Child
• 2:30 PM - Rusty Cundieff Meet & Greet
• 2:45 PM - Special Screening: Phantom Lights: UAPs of the Forest w/ Introduction by Director Tyler Hall
• 4:30 PM - International Film Competition Awards Ceremony
• Wake (Best Cinematography)
• We Joined a Cult (Best Editing)
• A Prayer for My Father (Best Effects)
• Scratch (Best Sound)
• Juggernaut (Best Costume Design)
• Les Betes (Best Production Design)
• Floater (Best New Blood)
• The Red Stone (Best of the Fest)
• 7:00 PM - Special Screening: Tales From the Hood and Live Q&A with Director Rusty Cundieff
• 10:00 PM - Heavy With Grief Official Selection Film Block
• Naualli
• Grandma, May I
• The Seance
• For When You Miss Me
• Shiva
• 10:55 PM - Romantic Dismantlement Official Selection Film Block
• The Harpies
• Out of Body
• The Oval Portrait
• 10:00 PM - 80's Horror-Themed After-Party at Voodoo Brewery
• 12:00 AM - Special Screening: Lisa Frankenstein

Ticket Information

Tickets for Eerie Horror Fest are on sale now! All-Access Passes for the weekend are priced at just $45, while Day Passes for Friday are $25 and Saturday Day Passes are $30. For families, we offer a half-day pass (10AM-2PM) to attend our Morning Shrieks with Trick or Treat for $15. Children under 14 attend for free with a paid adult (up to two children per adult). Don't miss your chance to experience a weekend of scares, thrills, and unforgettable memories at one of the most anticipated horror festivals of the year.

Tickets and more information can be found here.

Stay tuned for more information about this year's selected submissions. For more information, visit our website.