Filmmaker Alex Hera brings a masterpiece of independent film to this year's LHFF. This is one you cannot miss. 

Stick around after the screening for a live Q&A.

Joseph Matheny, creator of the first alternate reality game (ARG), joins us virtually for a special presentation. Joseph will discuss his most famous work ‘Ong’s Hat’ and how it influenced both his own creative journey and the horror landscape at large.

Join us for talk with the director and executive producer after the screening.

Join our 2025 class of filmmakers as we reveal which projects were crowned the best by the judges across our six categories!

Part droning noise soundscape, part electric dance party, part improve -- musician Sam Stillwell brings an eclectic soundscape to the 1922 classic silent film "Haxan". 

NOSTALGIA PERSONIFIED IS COMING TO LHFF!

Join Danny Tamberelli and Michael C. Maronna of The Adventures of Pete and Pete on October 18th as they relive the awkward glory of their on-screen youth. Hosted by Jeremy Balon, the show will feature childhood commercials, TV scenes, deep-cut appearances the stars would probably rather forget, and maybe a few surprises—screened live for the LHFF audience. Part roast, part therapy session, and all hilarious. Join us for an unfiltered dive into what it was like growing up on camera in the ’90s.

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Last year 1289 Films shared a world exclusive preview cut of their found footage Mothman feature film with LHFF audiences and it became an instant hit. This year they're bringing us the final cut that is set to be distributed in the near future. Come see what's changed and what stayed the same at the premiere of the FINAL version of The Point Pleasant Tapes before it hits homes everywhere. 

For the first time in nearly 45 years this tour will start in Lambertville where some of our most haunted locations will be highlighted before heading into New Hope.

Come see 9 of the best genre short films this side of the Delaware. Filmmakers from around the world submitted to be a part of our “Heady Horror” short film category and you’ll get to watch the ones our judges deemed the cream of the crop. Films include Howl if You Love Me, Blood Money, My Friend Harvey, There’s Gold in Them Hills, Hitori (Alone), Sweet Child of Mine, The Resonance, Whole, and Demons Against Death Club.

Come see 9 of the best genre short films this side of the Delaware. Filmmakers from around the world submitted to be a part of our “Heady Horror” short film category and you’ll get to watch the ones our judges deemed the cream of the crop. Films include Howl if You Love Me, Blood Money, My Friend Harvey, There’s Gold in Them Hills, Hitori (Alone), Sweet Child of Mine, The Resonance, Whole, and Demons Against Death Club.

12-5 pm Walk through an exclusive horror gallery at 20 S Main St, New Hope, hosted by curator and owner of the brand new 'Nightmare in New Hope', Joe Gioconda. Joe is bringing an exclusive item, the screen-used jacket from Scream, to the gallery for this one day opportunity. Get up close and personal with iconic screen used props and outfits from classic and beloved horror franchises. You won't see this event anywhere but at this year's LHFF!

The annual Lambertville Halloween Film Festival opening party is going back to school this year with a 'Monster Homecoming' themed dance party. Ask your date early, put on your best costume, and get your tickets now! The night includes special guest MCs, Danny Tamberelli & Michael Maronna of The Adventures of Pete and Pete. Live Music w/ Danny's Band "Jounce", appetizers, drinks, tarot card readings, a photobooth, costume contest, silent auction, and of course dancing. “Concession” Food by D’Angelo Italian Market.

Join us for discussion after the film with Jamison Standridge.

Lambertville and our own Bill Jersey, are in the film! This is a staggering work that truly gives us an insight into the seeming chasms in America, that are actually bridged by love and emotion. Don't expect answers, but expect to be moved. Stay afterward for a discussion with Acme board member, Jamison Standridge.

Halloween meets a canine hero worth rooting for in this visually striking film, which defies conventions and easy categorization. Critics are saying that Indy gives the greatest performance by a dog in cinema's history. Are you brave enough to come see why?

Let's do the Time Warp again! The Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of the longest running theatrical releases of all time. Take a peek behind the curtains at this documentary (featuring interviews with everyone, including Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon), which tracks the phenomenon from its inception, to the stage show, movie, and the legendary midnight screenings that cemented it as the cultural phenomenon we all love to this day.

95-years-old has never looked so good! Don't miss this winning performance by the great June Squibb, in a fantastic story of intergenerational friendship, directed by Scarlett Johansson. 

Jamison Standridge’s October selection is Ingmar Bergman's Hour of the Wolf. Inspired by elements of folklore, surrealism, opera, and the director's own dreams, this psychological work was selected by the British Film Institute as one of the 50 greatest films ever made. Make sure you leap at the opportunity to see this fascinating film on the big screen!

The film features intimate interviews with creator Richard O'Brien and stars including Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon, delving into the show's groundbreaking themes of rebellion and individuality, its legendary midnight screenings, and the lasting legacy of the community it fostered for the queer community and others who felt marginalized.  

Starring New Hope native, Liz Larsen! This will be your next “go to” holiday film!

The film directed and written by Jay Duplass (The Puffy Chair, Cyrus, Jeff Who Lives At Home), emerged as the audience award winner for the Narrative Spotlight category at Southwest Film Festival.

The film features intimate interviews with creator Richard O'Brien and stars including Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon, delving into the show's groundbreaking themes of rebellion and individuality, its legendary midnight screenings, and the lasting legacy of the community it fostered for the queer community and others who felt marginalized.  

Waltzing With Brando showcases Billy Zane’s brilliant Brando impersonation, lifting a light comedy with charm and wit.

Join us for a discussion with actress and New Hope native, Liz Larsen plus Reception!

The film directed and written by Jay Duplass (The Puffy Chair, Cyrus, Jeff Who Lives At Home), emerged as the audience award winner for the Narrative Spotlight category at Southwest film festival.

Join us for a discussion with actress and New Hope native, Liz Larsen!

The film directed and written by Jay Duplass (The Puffy Chair, Cyrus, Jeff Who Lives At Home), emerged as the audience award winner for the Narrative Spotlight category at Southwest film festival.

Remaking Troma's The Toxic Avenger initially sounded like a fool's errand, but Macon Blair's re-imagining manages to recapture the original's manic, over the top spirit while bringing a new spin to the material.

Pedro Almodóvar’s classic Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is hilariously chaotic comedy is filled with eccentric characters, over the top scenarios, and is an explosion of style, irony, and laughs!

The film delves into themes of authenticity, commercialization, and the nature of art in the modern world. It raises questions about the value of art and the impact of fame and money on artistic integrity. The film premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. 

Waltzing With Brando showcases Billy Zane’s brilliant Brando impersonation, lifting a light comedy with charm and wit.

Join us for our Local Filmmaker Series: Failed State plus discussion with Christopher Jason Bell.

Dale is a worker in the service industry, delivering various items to a vast array of people in New York City. Covid and political turmoil does not stop him as he continues to traverse the busy streets keeping his bank account, bills and all, in the front of his mind. Also weighing heavily on his psyche is the loss of his mother whom he lived with until her passing. Dale’s only positive social interactions are with those he randomly happens upon: an overeager student, a grieving office employee, an overworked nurse, a body art performer, a fellow delivery person. Cracks begin to form when the death of a friend is communicated to him in a roundabout, inhuman way. The go-go-go mentality of his labor only makes things worse and sends him into a spiral of despair and disrepair.