The 3rd edition of the Dark Scream Film Festival – India’s Genre Film Festival has officially announced its Opening and Closing Films lineup.
The festival will take place on 20–21 December 2025 at Veda Black Box, 120, Aram Nagar – 2, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai, bringing together horror, thriller, sci-fi, fantasy, and genre film enthusiasts for two days of chilling cinematic experiences.
Opening Films
The festival will open with a powerful showcase of international genre cinema featuring four remarkable short films from Germany, Mexico, India, and France.
MOSKENSTRAUMEN
Director: Daniel Wolters
29 Minutes | German | Germany
After murdering her violent husband, Irene finds herself in a cell of the Corbyn Mental Asylum. But this place seems more terrifying than her home. Her last escape: the subconsciousness…
The Devils
(Asian Premiere)
Director: Eduardo Jiménez Castañeda
28 Minute | Spanish | Mexico
A man, accused of murdering his own goddaughter, is visited by a demon who offers him an escape from his sentence.
WOHHH (Her)
(Maharashtra Premiere)
Director: Jai Batra
Ten years ago, Arjun Singh and Tara Kapoor were inseparable—two young souls lost in love, dreaming of a future together. Their days were filled with laughter, stolen moments, and whispered promises of forever. But forever never came. Now, a decade later, Arjun finds himself in the dead of night, at an almost desolate five-star hotel room, a far cry from the life he once imagined. He is no longer the boy who believed in love—he is a man hardened by crime, preparing for the biggest drug deal of his life, one that could set him free. As the clock strikes 3:33 AM, shadows of the past begin to creep in. He sees glimpses of Tara—her laughter, her touch, her presence—as if time itself is mocking him. Arjun is trapped in a cycle of paranoia, addiction, and guilt, spiraling between love, regret, and self-destruction. With time seemingly frozen, he must confront the demons within before they consume him entirely. Trapped in a never-ending cycle of obsession and self-destruction, WOHHH (Her) is a haunting psychological thriller that explores the cost of lost love and the ghosts we can never outrun.
The Sweet Sound of Branch Shredder
(Indian Premiere)
Director: Etienne Olivier Muller
22 Minutes | French | France
a man is depressed and spent his days in his couch. One day, an advertising about a schredder appears on his tv. The schredder will change his Life Together, these films promise to set the tone for a thrilling festival weekend filled with mystery, suspense, psychological horror, and unforgettable storytelling.
Closing Film
The festival will conclude with the acclaimed feature film:
The Cellar
(Indian Premiere)
Director: Jamie David Langlands
84 Minutes | English | United Kingdom
A young girl wakes up imprisoned underground, with amnesia. She must escape, unravel the mystery behind her captivity, and confront her personal struggles. A suspenseful tale of survival, truth, and inner turmoil unfolds.
As the Closing Film of Dark Scream Film Festival 2025, The Cellar will bring the festival to a haunting and memorable conclusion, showcasing the very best of independent genre filmmaking.
With 50 films from 18 countries, the 3rd edition of Dark Scream Film Festival promises to be its biggest and most exciting edition yet.
🎟 Festival Passes Are Now Available
Secure your seat and experience two days of horror, thriller, sci-fi, fantasy, and genre cinema from around the world.
Book Your Festival Pass:
https://www.district.in/events/screening-of-dark-scream-film-festival-dec20-2025-buy-tickets
We look forward to welcoming filmmakers, genre enthusiasts, and cinema lovers to Mumbai this December for an unforgettable celebration of dark and daring storytelling.