"Running April 9 to 12 out of Prytania Theatres, this year's lineup may be light on the world premieres. But what it lacks in first looks it more than makes up for with savvy curation and New Orleans' undeniable atmosphere. The 2026 schedule delivers another eclectic slate including some of the buzziest new horror titles, from Curry Barker's opening-night nightmare "Obsession" to Damian McCarthy's "Hokum" at closing."
"Designed for audiences who prefer their cinema extra strange, there's plenty more cult-minded discoveries, too. Catch the world premiere Larry Fessenden's new "Trauma, or Monsters All" as well as the three earlier creature-filled chapters from his scrappy, deeply personal monster-verse. In a similar vein, continuing its tradition of honoring artists who shaped the genre, Overlook will present its Master of Horror award to the legendary makeup artist Rick Baker."
"That impeccable taste extends to the shorts section, which will be guided once again by critic and frequent IndieWire contributor Katie Rife. Her taste for wicked, wildly inventive terror continues to make the increasingly beloved festival's bite-sized offerings one of its most reliable highlights. For 2026, Overlook's shorts are grouped into three programs with fittingly spooky titles: Feral, Freaky, and Static."
The Overlook Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in New Orleans from April 9-12, 2026, at Prytania Theatres. While the lineup features fewer world premieres, it compensates with expert curation and the atmospheric setting of New Orleans. The festival showcases buzzworthy horror titles including Curry Barker's opening film "Obsession," Damian McCarthy's "Hokum," and the Neon-backed "Leviticus" as centerpiece. Larry Fessenden's world premiere "Trauma, or Monsters All" and three earlier films from his monster-verse are featured. The festival honors legendary makeup artist Rick Baker with a Master of Horror award and screens "An American Werewolf in London" for its 45th anniversary. Critic Katie Rife curates the shorts section, organized into three programs: Feral, Freaky, and Static.
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