The Port of Fear Film Festival returns October 3rd-4th, 2025, to bring the very best horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and thriller films from around the world to Southeast Wisconsin. Dedicated to highlighting the growing independent film industry in the Midwest, the Port of Fear Film Festival invites fresh talent and eager audiences to experience the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Kenosha, WI. With a strong commitment to supporting both local filmmakers and the broader artistic community throughout Wisconsin, the Port of Fear Film Festival serves as a platform for creative expression and cultural exploration.
The Port of Fear Film on the Lawn returns as a unique screening event, under the stars and on the shores of Lake Michigan. Bring a chair, a blanket, and get ready for an outdoor supernatural experience with the 2025 feature film “What Happened to Dorothy Bell”, made by local director Danny Villanueva Jr. Filled with jump scares and a terrifying plot, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
The signature Port of Fear Spooky Market – a free admission open-air market specializing in all things Halloween – is returning to kick off the spooky season with a bang. With the Spooky Night Market on October 3 and Day Market on October 4, the Port of Fear will host more than 60 horror and mystical-themed vendors each day, including local artists, crafters, food trucks, authors, and more! This market is the perfect event for those who carry the spirit of Halloween in their hearts all year long.
There is something for everyone at the 2025 Port of Fear Film Festival, and dressing for the season is greatly encouraged. Stop by the Port of Fear booth to purchase film tickets, check out 2025 merchandise, enter our raffle to win, and take plenty of photos. This is the spooky annual event you don’t want to miss! Film Blocks start at just $10 per block, with Day and Weekend Passes available. For our full lineup and ticket and pass links, visit: www.portoffearff.com.
