Film festivals are often seen as glamorous events where art and culture flourish. However, what happens when the red carpet turns into a path of terror? This curated list of horror movies set during film festivals offers a thrilling twist on the cinematic experience. From eerie screenings to sinister premieres, these films delve into the shadowy side of the film industry, providing a unique blend of suspense, horror, and the love for cinema. Whether you're a film buff or a horror aficionado, this collection promises to deliver chills and thrills in equal measure.

Festiwal Strachu (2018)
Opis: This Polish horror film takes place at a small, obscure film festival where attendees start to disappear. The eerie atmosphere and the festival's theme of showcasing horror films add to the chilling experience.
Fakt: The film was actually shot during a real film festival in Poland, adding authenticity to the setting.


Nocne Pokazy (2015)
Opis: Set at a prestigious European film festival, this movie follows a group of filmmakers whose film screenings turn deadly as they are stalked by a mysterious figure from their past.
Fakt: The director, known for his love of horror, used real festival attendees as extras, blurring the line between fiction and reality.


Czerwony Dywan (2013)
Opis: A film festival turns into a nightmare when a serial killer starts targeting the stars and filmmakers, using the festival's red carpet as his hunting ground.
Fakt: The film was inspired by true stories of celebrities receiving death threats during film festivals.


Zniknięcie na Festiwalu (2019)
Opis: A documentary crew filming at a film festival in Poland uncovers a series of mysterious disappearances linked to a cursed film that was once shown there.
Fakt: The film includes real footage from the festival, enhancing the documentary feel.


Krew na Ekranie (2017)
Opis: During a horror film festival, the line between film and reality blurs when the horror depicted on screen starts manifesting in real life, leading to a terrifying chain of events.
Fakt: The film uses practical effects to create the illusion of horror coming to life, making it a standout in Polish horror cinema.


Ostatni Seans (2016)
Opis: A film festival's final night turns into a horror show when the last film shown starts to influence the audience in horrifying ways, leading to chaos and death.
Fakt: The film's director was once a projectionist, giving the movie an insider's perspective on the film festival experience.


Mroczne Projekcje (2014)
Opis: At an international film festival, a series of short horror films are screened, but each film seems to predict a real-life horror that unfolds during the festival.
Fakt: The film was shot in multiple languages to reflect the international nature of film festivals.


Złowieszcze Premiery (2012)
Opis: A film festival in Poland becomes the backdrop for a series of supernatural events linked to the premiere of a supposedly cursed film.
Fakt: The film's plot was inspired by urban legends about cursed films circulating in the film industry.


Festiwalowe Zjawy (2011)
Opis: This film explores the ghostly presence at a film festival where the spirits of past filmmakers haunt the screenings, seeking to finish their unfinished works.
Fakt: The film was shot in an actual haunted theater, adding to its eerie authenticity.


Krzyk na Festiwalu (2020)
Opis: A modern take on the horror genre, this film features a film festival where the audience's screams during a horror movie screening turn into real screams of terror as a killer mimics the film's plot.
Fakt: The film was released during the peak of the global health crisis, adding an extra layer of fear to the festival setting.
