Panic Fest

Panic Fest Join us as we bring the Panic! to Kansas City. Held in the historic Screenland Armour theater our film festival features 20+ horror, thriller and sci-fi films.

PANIC FEST - Genre Film Festival

April 9-15, 2026

General Inquires: [email protected]
Ticketing & Eventive Questions: [email protected]
Screenland Armour: [email protected] Bringing you films weeks in advance - some of the films we debuted in previous festivals include Elijah Wood’s Maniac remake, Flight of the Conchords' What We Do in the Shadows, Dark Was the Night an

d many more. In addition to our feature film lineup we also host a short film showcase that attendees vote for the best of fest. Adding to the madness are our live podcast events that have included Last Podcast on the Left and Adam Green & Joe Lynch's Movie Crypt and more! HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS | LaQuinta | Harrah’s Casino | Marriot AT Briarcliff

THEATER LOCATION | Screenland Armour | 408 North Armour Rd. North KC, MO 64116

Keep up to date with all Panic Film Fest news! Follow these accounts on Twitter and Facebook. https://panicfilmfest.com

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Downright Creepy:

Submissions are now open on FilmFreeway for the fifteenth edition of Panic Fest! The ritual continues April 1-11, 2027 a...
08/23/2026

Submissions are now open on FilmFreeway for the fifteenth edition of Panic Fest!

The ritual continues April 1-11, 2027 as we descend upon Screenland Armour to celebrate horror, sci-fi and thrillers!

Submit your film: https://filmfreeway.com/PanicFest

Just announced! Help spread the word!Big Baby is coming to Lawrence KS! Come meet Krsy Fox and Spider One at 1313 Mockin...
06/28/2026

Just announced! Help spread the word!

Big Baby is coming to Lawrence KS! Come meet Krsy Fox and Spider One at 1313 Mockingbird LN July 15 4pm!

04/22/2026

Well deserved praise for Frankie Maniac Woman!

Thank you Dread Central for sharing our 2026 award winners!
04/22/2026

Thank you Dread Central for sharing our 2026 award winners!

EXCLUSIVE: Panic Fest announces the official winners of their killer 2026 edition. From 'Obsession' to 'Frankie Maniac Woman,' see the full list now.

Announcing our Feature Film Awards: Best of Fest - Feature FilmObsessionBest Director - Feature FilmCurry Barker - Obs...
04/21/2026

Announcing our Feature Film Awards:

Best of Fest - Feature Film
Obsession

Best Director - Feature Film
Curry Barker - Obsession

Best Actor - Feature Film
Brandon Scott - Big Baby

Best Actress - Feature Film
Dina Silva, Frankie Maniac Woman

Best FX - Feature Film
Frogman Returns

Announcing our Long Form Short Film Awards: Best of Fest - Long Form ShortForever LiamBest Director, Long Form ShortAl...
04/21/2026

Announcing our Long Form Short Film Awards:

Best of Fest - Long Form Short
Forever Liam

Best Director, Long Form Short
Alan Sanchez, Total Party Kill

Best Actor, Long Form Short
Mark Sodoukh, The Man Upstairs

Best Actress, Long Form Short
Paula Marquez, Forever Liam

Best FX, Long Form Short
Total Party Kill

Announcing our Short Film Showcase Awards: Short Film Showcase - Best of FestMy Severed ArmBest Director, Short FilmBe...
04/21/2026

Announcing our Short Film Showcase Awards:

Short Film Showcase - Best of Fest
My Severed Arm

Best Director, Short Film
Ben Montgomery-Pierson - Ekelbrode

Best Actress, Short Film
Siri Olsen - Ekelbrode

Best Actor, Short Film
Brian Huskey, UN-DEAD

Best Special FX or Creature, Short Film
The Bones Exist

04/21/2026

Beauty is only skin deep. She wants to see what's inside!

I am joined by star / writer Dina Silva and director Pierre Tsigaridis for a Horror Hangout Podcast bonus episode discussing - a serial killer horror comedy that will be released in select theatres on April 24th and recently had its US premiere at Panic Fest!

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/9ZyVjNxMuBU

Listen on podcast feeds - www.horrorhangout.co.uk

04/19/2026
The reviews are starting to come in for Panic Fest 2026!
04/16/2026

The reviews are starting to come in for Panic Fest 2026!

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Screenland Armour 408 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO
64116

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+18164219700

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