Cinema Scares Film Fest

03/27/2026

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03/11/2026

Supporting Indiana Horror Filmmakers. We are stoked to present the theatrical premiere of "Georgie"s Return", from Samuel Schmucker.

03/05/2026

Filmmakers ... submit your film to Cinema Scares!

Cinema Scares (formerly Sinister Nights (SIN) Film Festival) serves to showcase the best of indie horror from around the world...and, to connect filmmakers w...

03/05/2026

We are kicking off 2026 with a screening of "Georgie's Return" from local filmmaker, Samuel Schmucker. See you at the Strand and support indie horror!!!

From Samuel Schmucker the theatrical premiere of "Georgie's Return", a fan film based on the Stephen King story "It". The screening will begin at 7pm, Wednesday, March 11. Doors will open at 6pm for a meet and greet. This will be a free screening presented by Cinema Scares Film Fest.

11/04/2025

'THEY LIVE' starring Professional Wrestler John Nada (Roddy Piper) and Keith David was released on this day 37 years ago.

10/30/2025

Call for Entries for the 2026 season opens on Halloween! Filmfreeway.com/cinemascaresfilmfest

10/24/2025

Right in the childhood...

10/23/2025

10/14/2025

Lead festival in Film Freeway's current social media add!

10/13/2025

With Charles Davis Mansion – we just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 They were gracious and accommodating to our guests. 5-star rating (on a 4-star scale)!

10/13/2025

Skyline Scares 2025 ... great event! Big thanks to all who attended. Also...need to recognize a few people who really helped out. Thank you Amanda Gore ... you're always there and very professional!! Thank you Rhonda Schwegman and Steve Frazee for being at The Strand Theatre early on Saturday. Huge thanks to the staff at The Skyline Drive-In and to Joe Gaudin ... teamwork makes the dream work!

10/12/2025

Had a great time at Skyline Scares 2025!