Founded in 2018, The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival (VHS) mission celebrates great cinematic storytelling in the horror genre, and to support the filmmakers and screenwriters who tell those stories.
VHS is devoted to finding selected works — feature films, short films and screenplays alike — that contain elevated narratives that challenge archaic ideas about what the horror genre might have traditionally encompassed. The VHS is committed to fostering the growth of student (or emerging) filmmakers early in their careers, supporting them as they develop their craft and connecting them to a broader filmmaking community. The VHS is interested in horror that moves the needle forward in terms of messaging, inclusivity, representation and thoughtful narrative.
This year’s film festival includes 9 short horror films and runs 2 hours with an intermission break. Recommended for 14+ (parental discretion is advised). Content warning: frightening scenes, suspense, mature themes.