Belfast International Horror Festival

BIHF 2025 Programme

The Belfast International Horror Festival returns for a fifth year with its biggest-ever lineup from the 22 – 31 October

Jennifer’s Body

BIHF screen’s Karyn Kusama’s Jennifer’s Body at Movie House Cinemas CitySide.

The Craft Onboard Belfast Barge

Let your inner weirdo out this Halloween Night onboard the Belfast Barge for a screening of The Craft

BIHF Horror Movie Quiz

Test your horror knowledge at the Belfast International Festival’s annual movie quiz!

BIHF Short Film Competition Finalists

BIHF will showcase the finalists of this year’s short film competition at the Accident Theatre

Ginger Snaps (Never Seen it Film Club)

BIHF has teamed up with Accidental Theatre’s Never Seen it Film Club for a screening of Ginger Snaps.

Bride Of Frankenstein (90th Anniversary)

BIHF teams up with the Strand Cinema for a screening off James Whale’s Bride of Frankenstein to celebrate the film’s 90th anniversary

Submissions Open for Dark Hedges Film Festival 2024

Submissions are open until the 1st of September for this year’s festival in October

Belfast International Horror Festival poster featuring spooky horror films and themed artwork.

Short Film Competition: Offical Selection Category

Check out the 20 shorts from submissions from Irish and International filmmakers that have been included within the online ‘Offical Selection’ category of this year’s festival.

2023 Programme

Check out the lineup for this year’s festival. 16 screenings and events over six days in Belfast