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Downright Creepy Launches Short Film Collection “Midnight Snack”

Downright Creepy, in partnership with their Panic Fest filmmakers, is bringing you some of their favorite short films from the last few years.

Midnight Snack is a collection of weird and creepy videos featuring up-and-coming genre filmmakers, from horror to sci-fi and the strange and unusual. Tim KC Canton (Co-Founder of Panic Fest / Downright Creepy Editor-In-Chief) has programmed over 20 shorts for the first wave of films as part of the collection. 

“Over the last 10 years I have been able to curate some of the best shorts on the festival circuit for Panic Fest. I couldn’t be happier to finally be able to share a few of them with other genre fans and shine a light on these filmmakers. From killer mimes, corporate takeovers and a prison break this is our Halloween treat to you. Grab your candy and have a Midnight Snack with us!” said Canton.  

Over the next few weeks, Downright Creepy will be releasing a new short film every two weeks – kicking off on Halloween weekend with a 3-pack of films. 

Be sure to subscribe to their YouTube Channel so you never miss a new release!

 

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