Sawdust City Fright Fest

05/06/2026

The leaves have turned green, the nights are getting warmer, yet something wicked is creeping back into Oshkosh, WI…

This summer, Sawdust City Fright Fest is proud (and slightly terrified) to unleash the next chapter in its cult-favorite horror mini-fest series: Lil’ Bloodies III: The Good, The Bad, and the Bloody. If you thought the first two installments pushed the limits of fear, chaos, and dark humor, prepare yourself—this one goes even further.

A Nightmare Reborn
The Lil’ Bloodies are back, and they’re not playing nice. What started as a twisted tale of pint-sized terror has evolved into a full-blown nightmare. In Lil’ Bloodies III, the stakes are higher, the scares are sharper, and the stories dive deeper into the sinister in these deceptively small but horrifying shorts.

Expect shocking twists, eerie atmospheres, and moments that will have you questioning whether you should laugh… or run.

Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just looking for a thrill this summer, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

Dare to Watch?
Lil’ Bloodies III isn’t just another mini horror film fest—it’s a descent into madness that builds on everything fans love about original, independent horror films while delivering fresh terror at every turn.

So grab your friends, hold onto your courage, and step into the darkness with us at the Time Community Theater on Saturday, June 13th at 7 pm. Just remember… once the Lil’ Bloodies find you, there’s no turning back.

Enter if you dare.

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04/28/2026

🩸 Sawdust City Fright Fest proudly presents...

Lil Bloodies 3: The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody!

Get ready for a night of terror, thrills, and twisted fun as indie horror takes over the theater! Join us for the third installment of our fan-favorite Lil Bloodies series— in wild blood-soaked mayhem.

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Time Community Theater – Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Expect a wickedly entertaining evening packed with original horror shorts, outrageous characters, and enough blood to satisfy even the most dedicated gorehounds.

https://sawdustcityfrightfest.com/index.php/scff-events/lil-bloodies-iii-the-good-the-bad-the-bloodies/

Demons Against Death Club (2024) (PA)*Runtime: 11 minutes*Director: Sarah Scarborough*Summary: Sick of killing humans, a team of demons meet to discuss ways they can rebel against the demon world to disrupt the balance of good and evil. One demon, Sandra, comes up with a way to fake the death of her...

03/06/2026

Can’t wait for October to satisfy your craving for indie horror movies? Get ready for a night of wickedly fun horror as the Sawdust City Fright Fest returns with Lil’ Bloodies III: The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody—a two-hour mini-festival celebrating the wild world of independent short horror films. This special showcase delivers a fast-paced lineup of creepy, strange, funny, and blood-soaked shorts from indie filmmakers who know how to shock, scare, and entertain.

From twisted tales and supernatural chills to outrageous gore and dark comedy, Lil’ Bloodies III brings together a hand-picked selection of bite-sized horror that proves you don’t need a feature-length runtime to make audiences scream. Expect unexpected thrills, imaginative storytelling, and the kind of indie creativity that makes the horror community so much fun.

Perfect for horror fans looking for a quick dose of terror, The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody promises an unforgettable evening of screams, laughs, and plenty of cinematic carnage.

Follow this link for the full line-up. https://sawdustcityfrightfest.com/index.php/scff-events/lil-bloodies-iii-the-good-the-bad-the-bloodies/

7 pm Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Doors Open at 6:30 pm
$6 admission
The Time Community Theater
445 N Main St



Oshkosh, WI 54901

01/15/2026

Submissions are now open for the 2026 Sawdust City Fright Fest! Head over to Film Freeway and submit your indie horror feature or short film!

https://filmfreeway.com/SawdustCityFrightFest

01/01/2026

Submissions for the 2026 Sawdust City Fright Fest open January 15.
Let’s see those movies!!

10/12/2025

We want to extend a huge thank you to all the filmmakers, fans, friends, and general supporters of the Sawdust City Fright Fest and independent film who showed up to make our 5th year such a special event! Thank you to The Time Community Theater for continuing to host us. And especially thank you to the SCFF Committee for all your hard work!

10/11/2025

Day 2 of the Sawdust City Fright Fest is in full swing! Come check out some amazing short indie films as well as Horror Time Designs and Urban Crone, our vendors today!

10/09/2025

Thanks, Rob from The TIME! The Marquee looks amazing! See you all this weekend!

10/02/2025

Don't forget, we have something very special in store for those folks who get Advance Ticket!

Admission at the Box Office Friday/Saturday (Cash Only) at The TIME Community Theater:
$15 for a full Weekend Pass (both Friday and Saturday)
$6 for Friday Night: Rise of the Deermagedon and The Giant Spider Invasion
$12 for All Day Saturday
$6 for only the Saturday Night feature, The Lost Episode

Advance Ticket Sales via Well Attended (the service does add a $1 fee) :
Full Weekend: https://timecommunitytheater.wellattended.com/events/sawdust-city-fright-fest-2025-full-weekend
Friday Only: https://timecommunitytheater.wellattended.com/events/sawdust-city-fright-fest-friday-feature-with-bill-rebane
Saturday Only: https://timecommunitytheater.wellattended.com/events/sawdust-city-fright-fest-saturday-2025-all-day
Saturday Final Feature Only: https://timecommunitytheater.wellattended.com/events/scff-saturday-feature-the-lost-episode

For our 5th Anniversary we’re “sweetening the pot” and doing something frightfully fun for those of our audience who prefer to get Advance Tickets! We’ll be drawing 10 random names from the pool of those who purchase advance tickets and those lucky 10 folks will win a goodie bag! BUT! Not just any goodie bag! A custom, string backpack, with our 5th Anniversary logo! The bags will be given to the drawing winners when they claim their Advance Tickets at the box office.