One for the Road (2024)

Polygamy Gone Wrong

Sister wives living on a secluded ranch decide to plot revenge against their abusive husband.

The Moogai

Moogai is Bundjalung for ‘ghost’, and it is precisely a moogai that intrudes on the quiet home life of Sarah, Fergus and their newborn baby.

Good Neighbors

In a horror twist on a classic fairytale, struggling art student Frankie is amazed when one morning she awakes to see that someone — or something — has completed her paintings for her.

When Susurrus Stirs

A body horror tale like no other. The story of one man's bond with a parasitic creature that could result in the end of us all.

The Rink

At a roller rink in Texas in the dead of night, a young women called Lo is nervous as she's in the process of asking Mae, another young woman, something important.

The Rule of Three

A woman haunted by her OCD and intrusive thoughts must overcome herself and face her inner demons to survive the night in the event of a terrifying home invasion by three masked slashers.

To Bits

A struggling pre-med student falls apart—literally.

Wild Love

While on a romantic getaway, Alan and Beverly cause a fatal accident. This crime won't remain unpunished...

The Flesh

A debate arises between Jesus Christ and a beautiful nun about her nightlife and whether the scriptures address any punishment for her sins.

Blood Drips Heavily on Newsie Square

Washed up actor Don Knotts shows up on the back lot of Universal Studios in Hollywood, California in hopes of landing a role in the new Disney movie, Newsies. Unfortunately director Kenny Ortega quickly dismisses Mr. Knotts and has him thrown off the lot. Mr. Knotts is quite upset by the turn of events, so decides to go on a killing spree, believing that if he can't have a role in the movie no one can. He knocks off one newsie after the next, each in a different and unique way.

Kibble

A young man is dared by his friends to trek deeper into dangerous territory, with bait, in order to finally once and for all prove or disprove the legendary rumors surrounding an abandoned barn.

Bakemono

In Japanese culture, the day before spring is known as Setsubun. For over a thousand years, it has been tradition to throw soybeans to summon good luck and cast out evil spirits. What if a young girl has different plans to those of her traditional parents?

Martyris

In a dismal and decadent world, a little Saint cares for various beings with suicidal tendencies. A strange visit warns the Saint not to interfere with the supreme order of things, whereby the natural law of martyrs takes precedence over kindness and affection

The Tent

An afternoon jog for a trail runner seemed like the perfect way to spend her day off, until a strange encounter with a red tent ensued.

Uncle Otto's Truck

Based on the short story by Stephen King, "Uncle Otto's Truck" tells the tale of a man obsessed by a truck that he's convinced is out to get him.

Nathalie: The first and last prom

Christine attends her first and last prom accompanied by Martin Fredericksen

Captain Blackbeard

A girl plays at being a pirate when she learns that her father's ranch will be invaded. Convinced that she can help, she goes into the forest, not knowing that she will find something worse.

What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires

Three vampires who share an apartment are interviewed by a TV crew.

Within

Within is a dark short film about a young family on the verge of collapse. A simmering, slow downward spiral of insecurity with devastating consequences for all involved.

The Dolly Television Broadcast

In this gripping sequel to ‘Dolly Gets Fried’ (2020), Dolly intercepts the TV signal to reveal some mysterious and frightening information.

The Eldritch Dreams

Alice Atwood discovers an old chest hidden in her fireplace. After sifting through the contents, she is exposed to terrifying cosmic revelations that lead to a series of increasingly horrifying nightmares. Can her religious faith bring her out of the darkness, or will she succumb to insanity?

I Am Your Punishment

An avid moviegoer sees several films depicting grisly murderers and decides to commit a crime himself, only to discover that there's quite a difference between fantasy and reality.

The Rage

A bio scientist becomes trapped in a testing lab when a deadly Rage virus is accidentally released. It's then a race against time to find his girlfriend and escape the lab before the Rage destroys everything in its path.

Friends

Edgar is a lonely crow who just wants to make a friend. Unfortunately for his target, Elena, he goes about it in the worst way possible.

Diabla

After surviving assault, an enigmatic 17-year-old Mexican girl finds retribution through her untapped female power and local witch culture.

Lorenzo

A cat named Lorenzo is dismayed to discover that his tail has developed a personality of its own.

Satan's Bite

Made for straight 8's 2018 competition on one cartridge of super 8mm film with only in-camera edits and no post-production. Premiered on may 14th 2018 at straight 8's Cannes film festival screening.

Creswick

Sam's fear of her childhood home is brought to light when her ageing father claims there is another presence in the house.

How to Be Alone

When her husband leaves for a night shift, a woman battles physical manifestations of her repressed fears and desires.

The Fern Flower

There lived a Ukrainian lad. He was nice and not stupid, but poverty prevented him from choosing a wife that he loved. To achieve his goal, he went on a very dangerous and serious step, having sold his soul to evil powers. Since then, his life has changed dramatically, becoming prosperous and even luxurious, but the hour of reckoning will come, which inevitably puts pressure on the protagonist...