The Eerie Horror Fest returns to the historic Warner Theatre this fall, taking place Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, 2025. The two-day festival will feature a wide range of programming, from family-friendly activities to late-night screenings of cult favorites.
Saturday morning welcomes families with Morning Shrieks with Trick or Treat, an annual all-ages event sponsored by First Student. Highlights include a screening of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion (2003), spooky storytime with Werner Books, a haunted house–themed photo area, and trick-or-treating with festival vendors. A special Saturday Morning Half-Day Pass is available for $15, covering admission for one adult and two children under 14, with all activities included.
On Friday night, horror fans can stay up late for Midnight Madness when Severin Films presents Bruno Mattei’s 1984 cult film RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR. Author Brad Carter, who adapted the novelization of the film, will be on hand to introduce the screening and discuss his work on the title alongside other horror novelizations such as Cruel Jaws and Night of the Demon.
Ticketing Information
Attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in person at the Erie Insurance Arena box office, or at the Warner Theatre during the event, where they will incur the least amount of fees. Pass options include:
- Friday Day Pass – $25
- Saturday Day Pass – $30
- All-Access Pass – $45 (includes both Friday and Saturday)
- Saturday Morning Half-Day Pass – $15 (includes one adult and up to two children 14 and under from 10AM to 2PM)
Additional programming — including official selections, feature films, workshops, and special guests — will be revealed in the weeks ahead. As always, the Eerie Horror Fest will combine international film competition screenings with live music, Q&A sessions, panels, and a vendor marketplace, creating a full weekend experience for genre fans.
More information and tickets are available at eeriehorrorfest.com
