The second annual Lakeland Horror Film Festival takes over a Lakeside Village cinema for a full Saturday. Fifteen independent horror films screen in two blocks. The day also carries a red carpet, filmmaker panels and an awards ceremony the organizers call The Oscares. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and films start at 9 a.m. Awards are at 8 p.m. and a networking after party runs from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Glory Days. The organizer publishes no ticket price on its listing.

When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: CMX Lakeside Village 18 and IMAX, 1479 Town Center Drive, Lakeland, FL 33803
Cost: Not listed

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