San Diego Halloween Film Festival

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A cinematic catered costume party featuring killer independent films by local and national filmmakers! Eat, drink, and be...witched!
Gather your fellow ghouls, ghosts, and film fanatics for a cinematic Halloween night under the stars at San Diego’s iconic Cinema Under the Stars!
This is a night to let our freak flags fly, believe in the unbelievable, and celebrate creativity in all its eerie glory. Expect an evening where spooky meets social, films meet fans, and Halloween gets an adult twist with a distinctly San Diego soul. From local legends to national talent, this year’s filmmakers are bringing their best chills, laughs, and thrills to the big screen. You’ll leave feeling energized, inspired, and just a little bit spellbound.
Here’s the spooky scoop on what’s brewing for the evening
Pre-party at CJ’s Lounge, start your Halloween adventure around the corner just a few blocks down from the theatre with drinks, tunes, and great company. 222 W West Washington, 92103.
7 p.m. Doors Open at Cinema Under the Stars: Step through our haunted entrance into a world where spooky meets cinematic. Enjoy a catered cocktail hour and photobooth before the screenings begin.
8:30 p.m. Screening Begins: Settle in for a curated selection of independent films that are spooky, funny, and beautifully strange.
10 p.m. Costume Party + Live Music + Surprise Apparitions: When the credits roll, the party begins! Dance, mingle, and enjoy a few unexpected moments of magic.
12 a.m. After Party at CJ’s Lounge: End the night where it began with great drinks, great people, and stories you’ll still be laughing about tomorrow.
This Year’s Lineup:
Taylor and The Strange John, Andrew Rocco
"Bitch Horror", Louie Duran
Goin’ Squatchin, Daniel Duddy
Little Deaths, Derek Bensonhaver
Zombie Revolt, Kevin Jones
Frankenstein, Johnathon Michel
Monster Medicine, Veronica Felicity Johnson
The Demon Car of Proctor Valley, William Bay
The ID, Lauren Dial
MARE, Chance Nikolas Saller
Grayson’s Yard, Zack Hohenstein
Brim Broome Boulevard, PJ Magerko Liquorice
This event is now in its third year celebrating Halloween at this beloved Mission Hills theatre, and its second year as the official San Diego Halloween Film Fest. Don’t miss out on an evening full of unforgettable fun brought to you by Noble House Media and Good Vibe Cinema! Seating is on a first come, first serve basis.