Genre Reimagined: Overlook Film Festival 2025 Celebrates Breakthroughs in Horror and Sci-Fi with Audacious Winners

The Overlook Film Festival wrapped up its 2025 edition, delighting horror and genre film enthusiasts with an array of awards celebrating both new talents and seasoned filmmakers. The festival, known for its eclectic mix of horror, thriller, and supernatural films, held its closing ceremony recently, heralding the end of a week filled with screenings, discussions, and special events. This year, “The Ugly Stepsister,” directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, captured the Audience Award. This twisted take on the Cinderella tale enthralled the festival-goers with its dark narrative, leading Blichfeldt to express her gratitude for the audience’s reception, … Read more

Overlook Film Festival 2024 Celebrates Horror Favorites ‘Oddity’ and ‘Some Day All This Will Be Yours’

New Orleans, Louisiana – The Overlook Film Festival has announced the winners of its 2024 audience and jury awards for horror films. Among the top honorees are Damian Mc Carthy’s “Oddity” and Cricket Arrison’s “Some Day All This Will Be Yours.” The eighth annual Overlook Film Festival took place from April 4-7, welcoming 90 filmmakers and attracting approximately six thousand audience members, the highest attendance in the festival’s history. The event featured 36 sold-out screenings, showcasing a diverse range of horror films. The Audience Award for Feature Film went to “Oddity,” directed by Damian Mc … Read more