IHS Home Grown Horror Shorts: North West England
Schedule
Thu Jun 11 2026 at 06:45 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
53two | Manchester, EN
About this Event
For years now, we’ve have had the pleasure of hosting our indie horror showcases, bringing together filmmakers, horror fans, and creatives to celebrate the best in independent genre cinema.
When we first took our event outside of London, Manchester was our first stop — and we were absolutely blown away by the support, enthusiasm, and incredible talent that attended and took part.
So, when it came to launching our regional showcases, we knew exactly where to begin.
We’re thrilled to introduce Homegrown Horror Shorts: North West England, taking place on Thursday, 11th June at 53Two in Manchester!
This special event will shine a spotlight on short horror films exclusively from filmmakers and key creatives based in the North West.
So join us at 53Two for a night of fun, meeting new friends, networking, and of course -- a great line up of incredible short indie horror films.
Doors open at 6:45pm, with films starting at 7pm sharp. There will also be a short break between blocks.
(Please note: standard IHS Members can get tickets for £11, and IHS Pro members get them for just £6. Please see our member hubs for the codes!)
What's more, 20% of all profit made on ticket sales will go straight into our -- so by coming along, you're actively helping creators fund their next projects!
Here's a quick preview of what's in store:
Black Horror Video
Ash Hunter
Set in a Horror video rental store, the staff and friends must battle a possessed VHS tape. Stop motion fun!
Carve
Erin Dutton
A supernatural horror tale about desperately making a last stand and trying to change your fate. It follows our protagonist Lucy, as she returns to familiar surroundings to pitch her skill and wits against a malevolent force intent on reclaiming a debt it is owed.
Calan Mai
Alfie George
A short folk horror film, set in Wales. It aims to challenge issues of gentrification and holiday culture that are prevalent in Wales and across the UK.
Kiss Me Thru The Phone
Scarlett J. Stribley
A lonely woman finds love in an unlikely place: a phone box haunted by a decades-old caller.
Progeny
Nicole Pott
You don't know the truth until you see it with your own eyes.
Snare
Thomas Jackson
Isobel and Will meet on a night out, but all is not as it seems. Should Isobel invite Will upstairs?
Stacy Is Alive
Fran Mineo
Hunted down in her place of work, Lily is haunted by a shadow from her past... a shadow that wants to drag her into the darkness.
Sweet Tooth
MJ Dixon
Something wicked this way snacks - A cookie-hungry goblin is loose, and it's got a SWEET TOOTH.
They See You
Samuel Blakeledge
Synopsis TBC
Undertone
Shaun Munro
A sound recordist captures strange sonic phenomena underneath their house, and things escalate from there.
Long live indie horror!
Where is it happening?
53two, Arch 19 Watson Street, Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 13.00



















