The 2024 iHorror Awards are officially underway, providing an opportunity for horror fans to learn more about these top emerging filmmakers in horror cinema. This year’s selection of short film nominees showcases an impressive array of storytelling prowess, featuring everything from psychological thrillers to supernatural hauntings, each brought to life by visionary filmmakers.

As we present the films competing for the title of Best Short Horror Film, fans are invited to watch these gripping horror works, featured below, before casting their vote in the official iHorror Award Ballot. Join us in celebrating the outstanding talent and creativity that define this year’s nominees.

Pigtail

Director Michael Rich

An internet content moderator experiences darkness in the videos he screens. “The Queue” directed by Michael Rich

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Cast: Burt Bulos as Cole Jeff Doba as Rick Nova Reyer as Kevin Stacy Snyder as Betty Benjamin Hardy as Bert

I forgot about zombies

Director Chris McInroy

Two guys think they’ve found the cure for zombie bites.

More on “I Forgot About Zombies”: The point with this one was to have fun and do something fun. And not even a single day in a wasp-infested barn in the middle of an Austin summer could stop us. Big thanks to the cast and crew for doing this with me.

“We Forgot about the Zombies” Credits: Damon/Carlos LaRotta Mike/Kyle Irion Producer Kris Phipps Executive Producer Matthew Thomas Co-Producers Jarrod Yerkes, Stacey Bell

Maggie

Director James Kennedy

A young caregiver unleashes a supernatural force when she tries to care for a widower.

More about ‘Maggie’: Starring Shaun Scott (Marvel’s Moonknight) and Lukwesa Mwamba (Carnival Row), Maggie is a smart social horror about an isolated old widower living in a state of decay. Seeing his poor living conditions, a young NHS health worker tries to get him out of his home and into private care. However, when strange things begin to happen in the house, she discovers that perhaps the lonely old man is not completely alone, and her life may be in great danger.

“Maggie” Credits: Director/Editor – James Kennedy Director of Photography – James Oldham Screenwriter – Simon Sylvester Cast: Tom – Shaun Scott Sandra – Lukwesa Mwamba Maggie – Geli Berg 1st AC – Matt French Grip – Jon Hed Art Director – Jim Brown Sound Recordist – Martyn Ellis & Chris Fulton Sound Mix – Martyn Ellis VFX – Paul Wright & James Kennedy Colorist – Tom Majerski Score – Jim Shaw Runner – Josh Barlow Catering – Laura Fulton

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Director Michael Gabriele

Get Away is a 17-minute short film developed by Michael Gabriele and DP Ryan French specifically for Sony to demonstrate the cinematic capability of the Sony FX3. Set in a remote vacation rental in the desert, the film follows a group of friends who play a mysterious VHS tape…followed by terrifying coincidences.

Forgotten Lake

Directors Adam Brooks and Matthew Kennedy

You’ve tasted the BEER, now experience the FEAR of ‘The Forgotten Lake’, LOWBREWCO Studio’s most ambitious video release to date. Both terrifying and downright tasty, this short will scare the blueberry right out of you… So open a can of Forgotten Lake Blueberry Ale, grab a handful of popcorn, turn off the lights and experience the legend of Forgotten Lake. You’ll never take summer for granted again.

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Directed by Curry Barker

In “The Chair,” a man named Reese discovers that an antique chair he brings into his home may be more than meets the eye. Following a series of unsettling events, Reese is left to wonder if the chair is possessed by an evil spirit, or if the true horror lies within his own mind. This psychological horror challenges the boundary between the paranormal and the psychological, leaving the audience to wonder what is real.

Dylan’s New Nightmare: A Nightmare on Elm Street Fan Movie

Directed by Cecil Laird

Cecil Laird, Horror Show Channel and Womp Stomp Films proudly present Dylan’s New Nightmare, a Nightmare on Elm Street fan film!

Dylan’s New Nightmare acts as an unofficial sequel to Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, taking place nearly thirty years after the events of the first film. In our film, Heather Langenkamp’s young son, Dylan Porter (Miko Hughes), is now a grown man trying to make his way in the world his parents raised him in Hollywood. Little does he know that the evil entity known as Freddy Krueger (Dave McRae) is back and eager to re-enter our world through the son of his favorite victim!

Featuring Friday the 13th franchise alumni Ron Sloan and Cynthia Kania, as well as special effects makeup work by Nora Hewitt and Mikey Rotella, Dylan’s New Nightmare is a fan-made love letter to the Nightmare franchise , for the fans!

Who is there?

Director Domonic Smith

A father struggles with survivor’s guilt as all his emotions come to a head after attending a meal.

Feeding time

Directed by Marcus Dunstan

“Feeding Time” comes as a unique blend of horror and fast food culture, presented by Jack in the Box in celebration of Halloween. This 8-minute short, developed by a team of Hollywood horror veterans including Marcus Dunstan, takes place on a Halloween night that takes a dark turn, incorporating the launch of the new Angry Monster Taco. The creative minds behind this project have created a narrative that captures the essence of horror with an unexpected twist, marking an intriguing entry into the horror genre by a fast food chain.

We encourage you to immerse yourself in this great collection of horror shorts, let your voice be heard by voting here on the official iHorror Award ballot, and join us in eagerly awaiting the announcement of this year’s winners on April 5th. Together, let’s celebrate the mastery that makes our hearts beat and our nightmares live – here’s to another year of exceptional horror that continues to challenge, entertain and terrify us in the best way possible.