IHS Home Grown Horror Shorts: North West England

Schedule

Thu Jun 11 2026 at 06:45 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

53two | Manchester, EN

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Join us for an evening in celebrating some incredible indie horror shorts, all born in England's glorious North West!
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!

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Where is it happening?

53two, Arch 19 Watson Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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GBP 13.00

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