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We bring together all fans of #horror, and share the best horror films & projects that YOU have created. (Formerly The London Horror Society)

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Ben Leonberg’s Good Boy is a refreshing take on horror, told entirely through the eyes of its most unlikely hero - a loyal dog who’ll stop at nothing to protect his owner.

Lili reviews Good Boy, out in UK cinemas now.
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11.10.2025 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Film Review: V/H/S/Halloween - The Independent Horror Society Video Nasty:Β A look at the eighth instalment in the V/H/S franchise. V/H/S/Halloween premiered at Fantastic Fest a couple of weeks ago, before going on to exclusive release on Shudder. As… Read More Β»...

Todd checks out V/H/S/Halloween, the newest entry in the fan-favourite anthology series. πŸŽƒπŸ“Ό

Is it one to add to your yearly October watchlist?

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03.10.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Film Review: Borderline - The Independent Horror Society After escaping a mental institution, a pop superstar’s stalker breaks into her home, hoping to have the marriage he has always dreamed of. He just wants to be loved. She… Read More Β»Film Review: Borde...

'A wild ride from start to finish. 90 minutes of pure horror comedyβ€”a completely outrageous treat filled with laughs, scares, and (not to forget) the proper tunes that keep your head bopping throughout.'
- Lili reviews Borderlineβ€”out on digital 8 Sept.
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03.09.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’€ Back from the grave: the IHS Pro Pay Day Sale!
50% off membership until 11.59pm today.

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29.08.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TEETHING PROBLEMS IS OUT NOW!!!

Winner of Best Film Award at the 666 Horror Film Challenge 2025 & Honourable Mention for Best Antagonist

Find the link in our bio and please do enjoy πŸ™

Wouldn't have been possible without @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social

#shorthorrorfilm #awardwinningfilm #zombiefilm

12.08.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BIRMINGHAM, UK is next up on the @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social tour as #TheBirdwatcherFilm does its rounds. September 11th at THE MOCKINGBIRD.

We've also got a new festival to announce next month for the North West of England so watch this space!

28.08.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🩸 Slasher Trash is coming! A 4+ hour deep dive into the bloodiest corner of horror from the team behind In Search of Darkness.

Back it through our link & 20% goes to the IHS Creators Fund to support indie horror!

Less than 9 days left to pre order πŸ‘‡
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05.08.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TEETHING PROBLEMS WON BEST FILM AT THE 666 FILM CHALLENGE!!

Loved seeing all the other films and meeting new people. It was an amazing night and we thank everyone involved in making it happen!

The film releases this Friday, trailer arrives tomorrow!

So proud of our team!

03.08.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just 6 hours left on our IHS Pro Pay Day Sale β€” save 50% until 11:59pm tonight!

Join now to unlock:
β€’ Private Discord for 24/7 collabs
β€’ Priority tickets + discounted event rates
β€’ Script feedback in our Writers’ Room
β€’ And loads more

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31.07.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new city has been added to our Indie Film Showcase tour… and we’re coming to Norwich for the very first time!

Join us at Voodoo Daddy's on Thurs 27 November for a screening of 13 twisted, terrifying, and brilliant horror shorts.

🎟️ Tickets are now live: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihs-indie-...

18.07.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new date has been added to @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social's Indie Showcase Tour. #TheBirdwatcherFilm will screen in Birmingham at The Mockingbird Cinema on September 11th.

Touch the void...

Visit IHS's social page for further information.
#CosmicHorror #FolkHorror #SciFi #ShortFilm

16.07.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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OFFICIAL POSTER REVEAL!! We're kicking off the month in style with the reveal of the poster for 'Teething Problems'!

The beautiful artwork was created by Aaron James

With additional graphics by Jake Thompson

Come back Thursday for another exciting update!

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01.07.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#TheBirdwatcherFilm is Screening in York on 12 July as part of the @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social and #deadnorthern 2025 Showcase. Tickets here www.tickettailor.com/events/deadn...

04.07.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Film Review: Best Wishes To All - The Independent Horror Society Death Wishes: A look back at Japanese psychological horror Best Wishes To All. There’s a thing that horror does, in common with sci-fi, that’s unique: it’ll show you a small,… Read More Β»Film Review: ...

'If you fancy an unconventional slow-burner with a high-concept, and a deft touch in delivering dread and suspense (along with a side-serving of body and folk horror), this is well worth a watch.'
- Todd checks out Best Wishes to All, now on Shudder.

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10.07.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our IHS Pro Pay Day Sale is back β€” save 50% until 11:59pm tonight!
Join now to unlock:
β€’ Private Discord for 24/7 collabs
β€’ Priority tickets + discounted event rates
β€’ Script feedback in our Writers’ Room
β€’ And loads more

See all the perks πŸ‘‡
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30.06.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TODAY!
Films start promptly at 3pm, with an intro beforehand. Grab your seats early!
Then afterwards, join us for drinks, mixing, and the Skully Award in the bar upstairs. πŸ–€

21.06.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tomorrow! At Genesis cinema. The Birdwatcher returns to London town via @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social.

See you there?

20.06.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This weekend #TheBirdwatcherFilm returns to London town at @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social's Indie Film Showcase at Genesis Cinema!

We're over the moon to be back in the capital and looking forward to bending some minds with our avian cosmic horror. #CosmicHorror #shortfilm

17.06.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Theatre Review: Cabaret for the End of the World - The Independent Horror Society We’re over a year into the apocalypse, I’m burnt from the acid rain and quite frankly hanging on by a thread. Thank God for Montselier, the only surviving accordion player… Read More Β»Theatre Review: ...

"A captivating and haunting performance and story that kept me in the palm of her hand and left me feeling slightly concerned for the future for days after…"
- Lili reviews Cabaret for the End of the World

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09.06.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HUGE NEWS!! Our new short horror film 'Teething Problems' will be screened as part of the 666 challenge at London in the Genesis Cinema on August 2nd!

We'll let you know when tickets are available!

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05.06.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎬 Horror filmmakers, writers & creatives:
Join IHS Pro today and get your first 3 months for just Β£10!
Get access to our private Discord for 24/7 collabs, funding opportunities, writers' rooms & much more. Ends 11.59pm tonight.

Check out all the perks πŸ‘‡
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05.06.2025 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The trailer for the Indie Film Showcase is here! πŸ–€
You won't want to miss this epic line-up of indie horror shorts playing at Genesis Cinema on 21 June.

Grab your tickets here: www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/98309

04.06.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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We’re pleased to announce that #TheBirdwatcherFilm will be showcased as a part of the @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social indie film showcase on June 21st at the Genesis Cinema in London.

More information can be found over on the society’s instagram page or head to β€˜independenthorrorsociety.com’.

31.05.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FIRST LOOK AT 'TEETHING PROBLEMS' Devour this final tease for our short horror film 'Teething Problems', which was created & filmed over a weekend as part of the 666 challenge by @indiehorrorsoc.bsky.social

We are incredibly proud of everyone involved and can't wait to show you more in August!

30.05.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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FIRST LOOK AT 'TEETHING PROBLEMS' BEHIND THE SCENES!!

We've avoided spoilers for now, but there's plenty more updates to follow!

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#shorthorrorfilm #horror #zombiefilm #filmchallenge #lowbudgetfilm #bmoviehorror #actress #wrap #behindthescenes r #practicalfx #crew

28.05.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BODY WORN VIDEO (2024, d. Tony Hipwell)
A child abuse call isn't the best way to end a day, but for officers Cane and Adel, it's not just their shift that's about to end.
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27.05.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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IHS Indie Film Showcase June 2025: Line Up Announced! - The Independent Horror Society The next brand-new IHS Indie Film Showcase takes place on Saturday, 21st June at the Genesis Cinema in London, and we are now delighted to be able to confirm our… Read More Β»IHS Indie Film Showcase Ju...

πŸ“’ The next IHS Indie Film Showcase line up is here β€” and it’s a banger!

We’re back at Genesis Cinema on Sat 21 June with an evening packed with incredible indie horror and a buzzing crowd of filmmakers, fans, and creatives.

Find out more & get your tix:
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23.05.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Homegrown Horror Shorts: NW England is coming to 53Two, Manchester on 28 May!
Expect 2+ hours of indie horror brilliance from local filmmakers.
πŸŽ₯ Trailer by Jack Berry
🎟️ Line-up + tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihs-home-g...

19.05.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Film Review: The Furies - The Independent Horror Society The Vast and the Furies-us:Β A look back at 2019’s Oz gorefest The Furies. Did you hear about it back then? No, nor me… Australia has a healthy pedigree of horrors… Read More Β»Film Review: The Furies

Todd’s taking us back to 2019 for a fresh look at the brutal Aussie horror The Furies.
It played FrightFest and won best death, but if you missed it (like he did!), now might be the time to fix that.

Read his thoughts πŸ‘‡
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30.04.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A unique setting at the Quaker Meeting House in Uxbridge for The Librarian's first visit to West London.

Our next nearest reading will be at The Old Red Lion Theatre in Central London with a new story on Sun 18 Jan 2026. Keep an eye on www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk for tickets going on sale soon.

29.04.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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