Dread Sanctum

A Citadel of Dark Arts

Step into a realm where live music sessions, gripping storytelling, and a hypnotic fusion of dark aesthetics and cinematic intensity converge. This is your sanctuary to share your darkness—your art, your stories, your unique vision of the extraordinary. From short films to haunting performances, let your voice resonate within our walls.

Join a community that thrives in the shadows, where creators and fans unite through the strange, the eerie, and the unforgettable. Together, we’ll forge a space where fear isn’t just felt—it’s celebrated.

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The Guy N. Smith Short Film Challenge 2025!Create a short film based on one of Guy N. Smith’s stories. With a treasure trove of pulpy horror to choose from, you won’t be short on inspiration. Get your film screened at The Guy N. Smith Fan Convention and here at Dread Sanctum.

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Are you longing to be a part of something bigger than yourself? Do you have a genre-short film you want to share?

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Are you ready to share your sound with an audience that craves the dark, the intense, and the unconventional? – if it gives chills, it belongs here.

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We want more vampire shorts!

The act of drinking blood captures all the emotions, a symbol of the ways we crave, control, surrender, and consume.

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It's steamy, it's raw, and it features redheaded metal freaks and goatkin people.
Mr. Jackyll Ramone has done it again!
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