Hello, horror aficionados and film enthusiasts! We’ve got news that will leave you counting down the days until November 7th, 2024. The Buried Alive Film Festival is back, and it’s returning to its sinister roots at none other than The Plaza Theatre!

Mark Your Calendar

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of terror and suspense because the Buried Alive Film Festival will be haunting the iconic Plaza Theatre from November 7th through the 10th, 2024. With a history of delivering the darkest, most twisted, and bizarre films to our loyal and fearless audience, this year promises to be a cinematic experience like no other.

Expect the Unexpected

While we can’t reveal all our secrets just yet, we promise you that this year’s festival will be drastically different from anything you’ve seen before. We’ve been brewing up a cauldron of surprises and devilish twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We’re dying to tell you more, but we can’t spill the blood… um, beans just yet. Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming announcements to uncover the diabolical delights we have in store.

Join Us at Buried Alive 2024

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Buried Alive Film Festival at The Plaza Theatre. Grab your fellow thrill-seekers, mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more details as we unveil our terrifying lineup and other devilishly exciting surprises. You won’t want to miss this epic celebration of all things macabre, monstrous, alien, and macbre.

The Sinema Challenge Returns!

For those brave souls who crave a filmmaking challenge, the Buried Alive Sinema Challenge is back! This thrilling competition was developed as a fun and motivating filmmaking contest for local artists. We understand how challenging it can be to complete a film in just one weekend, especially a horror film, animation, or anything that requires special effects and technical love. So, this time, we’re giving you a generous THIRTEEN DAYS to create your masterpiece and begins September 15th, 2024, and entries are due September 28th at 11:59 pm.

The Catch

Of course, there’s a catch. To ensure that your film is created for our festival, we have random horror subgenres for you to draw from and an obscure subject to work with. No matter the outcome, your film will be screened as the opening film block of the 2024 annual Buried Alive Film Fest!

How Does it Work?

Applications must be submitted online by September 28th, 2024. Spaces are limited. The drawing will take place in the lobby of The Plaza on September 15th, 2024, between 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm.

–One member of each team must be present.

–Team leaders must be 18+ to enter.

–Each team will draw TWO horror subgenre cards from a bin (one can be returned, or genres can be combined).

–Then, draw ONE subject card from a bin (Cards Against Humanity subject cards).

–The subject card can be a person, place, or thing and must be noticeable in your film.

–Remember that your adherence to the genre and use of the subject are included in the judging criteria.

Feel free to hang out, share ideas with your team or other filmmakers, have a few drinks, and ask any questions you may have. You have 13 days to make this movie, starting on September 15th, 2024, and it’s due by 11:59 PM September 28th, 2024.

It Cost $54 to enter and everybody is screened who turns in a film. More on where to sign up later.

As the countdown begins, keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates, ticket sales, and more spine-tingling announcements.

The Buried Alive Film Festival is back! Are you ready to unearth the fear?

Stay Spooky.

Hold on to your striped suits and get ready for the ghost with the most because “Beetlejuice 2” has officially wrapped! Tim Burton, the mastermind behind the 1988 cult classic “Beetlejuice,” posted on Instagram, confirming the news!

Directed by Burton himself and penned by the dynamic duo Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with a story cooked up by Seth Grahame-Smith, this sequel is about to unleash a whole new level of supernatural hilarity. The cast boasts the return of the OG stars—Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara—plus some fresh faces like Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, and Justin Theroux.

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Now, let’s talk about the production rollercoaster this film went through. Picture this: scheduled to kick off the ghostly party in mid-2022, but, bam, industry-wide strikes threw a curveball. Filming got postponed to May 2023, and they hit up London and the regal Princess Helena College in Preston, Hertfordshire, England. And of course, they didn’t forget the OG vibes, shooting key scenes in East Corinth, Vermont, the OG outdoor hotspot.

Then, just when you thought it was showtime, the SAG-AFTRA strike, hits pause on action in July 2023. With only a day and a half left to shoot, the drama was real.

Burton came through with the positivity, celebrating the film being “99 percent done.” The crew dusted off the cobwebs, and on November 16, 2023, the cameras rolled again in Melrose, Massachusetts, wrapping up the next day. Burton spilled the ectoplasmic beans, saying he had a blast making “Beetlejuice 2,” going back to the basics of filmmaking with good people, actors, and puppets. It’s like he rediscovered the ghost with the most magic!

Michael Keaton praised the fun and creativity of working with practical effects, just like the good ol’ days of the original film.

The eagerly anticipated “Beetlejuice” sequel took over the town of Melrose, with star Jenna Ortega seen bicycling down a street under the direction of Tim Burton.

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, togetherness, and feasting on delicious food. But what if we told you that this holiday season can also be a perfect time for horror enthusiasts to indulge in some spine-chilling, Thanksgiving-themed horror films? In this blog post, we’re going to explore 13 “Giving Thanks to Horror” films that will add a touch of terror to your Thanksgiving festivities.

“Thanksgiving” (TBA) – Directed by Eli Roth
Eli Roth’s upcoming film “Thanksgiving” is eagerly anticipated by horror fans and promises to deliver a fresh dose of holiday terror. While details about the film are limited, it’s expected to be a fitting addition to the Thanksgiving horror subgenre. After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts – the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan. Will the town uncover the killer and survive the holidays…or become guests at his twisted holiday dinner table?

“ThanksKilling 3” (2012)

Starting off with a touch of absurdity, “ThanksKilling” is a horror-comedy that revolves around a homicidal turkey with a penchant for killing college students. This low-budget cult classic combines humor, gore, and a killer turkey in a perfect blend for a Thanksgiving-themed horror film. Fowl-mouthed villain Turkie carves through the likes of a rapping grandma, a mindless puppet, a wig-wearing inventor, a bisexual space worm, and their equally ridiculous friends on his quest to recover the last copy of “ThanksKilling 2”.

“Blood Rage” (1987)
In this slasher film, Thanksgiving takes a dark turn when a young boy named Todd witnesses his twin brother, Terry, commit a gruesome murder. Todd is wrongfully accused and institutionalized, while Terry grows up to become a deranged killer. Years later, Todd escapes and seeks revenge during a Thanksgiving family reunion.

“Kristy” (2014)

Though not centered on Thanksgiving, “Kristy” is a tense thriller that begins with a college student staying on campus during the holiday. She soon realizes that she is being hunted by a group of masked assailants. As the suspense builds, the film reminds us that not everyone is home with their families during Thanksgiving.

“Home Sweet Home” (1981)

This home invasion slasher is set on Thanksgiving Day and features a killer who terrorizes a suburban family celebrating the holiday. The film is a reminder that even the most joyful occasions can turn into a nightmarish ordeal.

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“Pilgrim” (2019)

This installment from Hulu’s “Into the Dark” anthology series is a twisted take on Thanksgiving. A seemingly idyllic suburban family invites actors portraying pilgrims to join their Thanksgiving festivities, only to discover that the newcomers have much darker intentions. “Pilgrim” explores the tension between historical ideals and modern family dynamics.

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“The Oath” (2018)

In “The Oath,” the U.S. government has mandated that citizens sign an “oath of loyalty” to the President on Thanksgiving Day. Chaos and dark comedy ensue as a family navigates the tense political climate during their holiday gathering. This film is a satirical commentary on the divisiveness of modern American politics.

“Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County” (1998)

While not directly tied to Thanksgiving, this found footage TV movie presents a chilling portrayal of a family’s Thanksgiving celebration disrupted by mysterious occurrences. As their festivities turn sinister, they struggle to survive the unexplained phenomena that surround them.

“Thanksgiving” (2007) – From “Grindhouse”

Remember the fake movie teasers in between Quentin Tarantino and double feature, Eli Roth directs a fake trailer for “Thanksgiving.” This trailer is a humorous and over-the-top homage to the slasher genre, complete with gruesome kills and a killer turkey.

“The Last Thanksgiving” (2020)

In this Thanksgiving horror-comedy, a group of misfit employees working at a fast-food restaurant must survive a holiday shift while an ancient evil is unleashed. It’s a gory and satirical take on the retail and food industry during the holiday season.

“Flesh & Blood” (2017)

In this thriller, a group of friends gathers for Thanksgiving in a remote cabin. But their celebration takes a dark turn as they become hunted by a masked killer. The film explores themes of friendship and trust while delivering suspenseful moments.

“Bastard” (2015)

Set during Thanksgiving weekend, “Bastard” follows a group of friends on a road trip to the mountains. Their vacation takes a horrifying turn when they encounter a family of sadistic killers. The film provides a brutal and chilling take on the holiday season.

“Feral” (2017)

While not explicitly a Thanksgiving film, “Feral” takes place during a camping trip over the Thanksgiving weekend. As the friends in the film face a deadly outbreak, they must battle not only the infected but also their own survival instincts.

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and spending quality moments with loved ones. However, for horror fans looking to add a touch of terror to their holiday season, these 13 Thanksgiving-themed horror films offer an array of gruesome, suspenseful, and sometimes darkly humorous experiences. So, why not take a break from the traditional holiday fare and give thanks to horror this Thanksgiving? Just remember to keep the lights on and the turkey carver away from any masked maniacs. Happy haunting!

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