Tier 3
Telluride, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
One of the highest-attended genre film fests in the world, the Telluride Horror Show attracts the latest & best genre films from around the globe and attendees from all over the country for an incredible gathering of diehard horror fans in the world-famous mountain resort town of Telluride, Colorado. For three packed days, experience an exciting mix of horror, suspense, thriller, dark fantasy & sci-fi and dark comedy in Telluride’s unique theaters, with most of the films having one of their first U.S. showings. The festival line-up showcases feature films & short films from new and established talent, special programs, guests, and events. If you love horror, then you can't miss Colorado's first and longest-running horror film festival!
The main submission deadline for Telluride Horror Show is around 11 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Telluride Horror Show costs from USD 45 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Telluride Horror Show accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Telluride Horror Show takes place in Telluride, United States.
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