Fright Night Film Fest

Recommended Ages 17+ 

CONTENT WARNING: These films contains depictions of gun violence, graphic gore, strong language, sexual innuendo, and themes of suicide that may be distressing or triggering for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

Join us for Fright Night Film Fest, an evening of dark cinema from Chicagoland filmmakers, presented by the Chicago Southland International Film Festival at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University.

The program features the Southland premiere of Kaishaku, the second feature film directed by South Suburban native Harry Locke IV and produced by Locke, Alain Azoulay, and Azoulay Pictures. Locke’s more than 100 film credits include the Academy Award-winning Icarus, Sundance breakout Tangerine, and films in the X-Men and Divergent franchises.

Also featured are two projects from YouTube creators Channel Awesome: the first three installments of Space Trash, a sci-fi/action/comedy web series produced and directed by James Jarosz, and Ad/Break, an Adult Swim-inspired horror film produced and directed by Walter Banasiak, a GovState alumnus. Hear directly from the filmmakers during post-screening Q&A sessions.

Come early to meet Doug Walker, Channel Awesome’s Nostalgia Critic! Doors open at 6 p.m., with a meet-and-greet until 6:45 p.m. Walk the red carpet, snap a photo with Doug at no additional charge, and purchase a snack and drink from concessions before the screenings begin at 7 p.m.