FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the dates of the festival?

MARCH 20-26th, 2024. March 20th is a soft opening.

what kinds of films do you screen?

Lots. Though we are technically a ‘genre festival’, we expand those definitions consistently. We have something for everyone: horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, animation, experimental, and anything else that deals in a heightened imagination.

Are there age restrictions for the festival?

no one under the age of 21 will be admitted to the erickson theatre when the bar is in operation.

WHAT IS THE FILMMAKER LOUNGE?

sponsored by tito’s handmade vodka, the filmmaker’s lounge will be open at select hours throughout the festival at the erickson theatre. vip badge holders, filmmakers, and special guests drink for free. the bar is open for everyone else, but is a cash bar.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
FRIDAY MARCH 22 - 5:45pm-11:59PM
SATURDAY MARCH 23 - 2:00pm-11:59PM
SUNDAY MARCH 24 - 11:45AM-7:00PM

Do YOU POST “TRIGGER WARNINGS” ANYWHERE?

We do not. We encourage everyone to research the films they plan to see in advance. we are a genre festival, so you should expect a majority of our films to be triggering in some capacity.

DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS?

We take refunds on a case-by-case basis. Might be a yes. Might be a no. Depends on a lot of factors, so be nice.

What are your covid policies?

COVID POLICIES VARY FROM VENUE TO VENUE. CUrrently, northwest film forum is the only venue still requiring masking. it is not our policy, it is theirs, but we ask that you respect it and not make a scene cuz that’s just rude.