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HOW I MET MY NEW BEST FRIEND – Horror Short

Posted on August 16, 2026 by HorrorGhouls

An innocent child’s drawings mask a sinister reality when her secret online friend convinces her to play a deadly game that turns her home into something unimaginable.

It is Horror Short Sunday again, and this time we’re taking a look at How I Met My New Best Friend! A narrative shown by a child’s drawings, with a sinister conclusion..

HOW I MET MY NEW BEST FRIEND - Horror Short

Director: Nicholas Jandora
Writer: Nicholas Jandora
Country & year: US, 2025
Actors: Olivia Gadieva, Marion Jandora, Thomas VanDamme
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt38630810/

DEATH RED – Horror Short

Posted on August 9, 2026 by HorrorGhouls

A young artist uses a forbidden paint containing the remains of a serial killer’s victims, unaware that a mysterious phrase can awaken the souls trapped within.

Horror Short Sunday is here again, and this time we’re taking a look at Death Red! That serial killer sure found an interesting way to use part of his victims…

Director: Mitch Glass
Writer: Mitch Glass
Country & year: US, 2025
Actors: Joseph Lopez, Brad Rundblade, Jordan Tortorello, Kelsey Tuma
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt32939476/

THE CONDUIT – Horror Short

Posted on August 2, 2026August 9, 2026 by HorrorGhouls

After hiring a shadowy company to speak to his deceased son, a grieving father is faced with a sinister force.

It is Horror Short Sunday again, and this time we’re taking a look at The Conduit! This is a creepy supernatural horror short about a father seeking contact with his dead son.

Director: Conor Soucy
Writer: Zack Kampf, Conor Soucy
Country & year: US, 2026
Actors: Hester Wilkinson, Ethan Walker, Bob Higgins
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt34238479/

HELP – Horror Short Film

Posted on July 26, 2026August 2, 2026 by HorrorGhouls

An exhausted nurse must fight for her life when a monster invades her home, but as fear takes over, she makes a devastating choice that will haunt her forever.

Horror Short Sunday is here again, and this time we’re taking a look at Help, a fun horror short with a twist!

Director: Collin Black
Writer: Erin Bechler, Collin Black
Country & year: US, 2026
Actors: Erin Bechler, Stephen Cormier, Jim Cummings, Chris Herring, Mélia Lisette
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt37894791/

LEAVE ME ALONE – Horror Short

Posted on July 19, 2026 by HorrorGhouls

A British-Pakistani must confront her ancestral trauma head-on when she is haunted by a malevolent spirit seeking retribution for colonial atrocities in British India.

It is Horror Short Sunday again, and this time we’re taking a look at Leave Me Alone, a creepy supernatural horror short!

Director: Shehroze Khan
Writer: Shehroze Khan
Country & year: UK, 2025
Actors: Anisa Butt, Jonathan Hansler, Sulayman Khan, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Mehmood Sultan
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt36980212/

FISH BALLS – Horror Short

Posted on July 12, 2026 by HorrorGhouls

A man’s genitals are transforming into a snakehead fish. Unable to escape his voyeuristic past, he struggles between the fine line of his humanity and animalistic nature.

Horror Short Sunday is here again, and this time we’re taking a look at Fish Balls. And, oh boy…is this a weird one…

Director: Anwar Johari Ho
Writer: Victor Yee Fei Chen, Andy Darrel Gomes, Anwar Johari Ho
Country & year: Malaysia, 2024
Actors: Kahoe Hon, Elise Shick
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt34381266/

HEARTBEATER – Horror Short

Posted on July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 by HorrorGhouls

A woman realizes she’s been catfished by her worst nightmare.

It is Horror Short Sunday again, and this time we’re taking a look at Heartbeater, where a date quickly turns sinister!

Director: Rob Himebaugh
Writer: Rob Himebaugh
Country & year: US, 2022
Actors: Hailee Lipscomb, Caroline Quigley
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt21435782/

NAILS – Horror Short Film

Posted on June 28, 2026 by HorrorGhouls

Three ambitious true crime podcasters prepare for their biggest episode yet, featuring Charlie Baker, the sole survivor of a brutal attack by a mysterious serial killer – The Beast. However, their pursuit of recognition collides with the very horror they’ve been chronicling when they find themselves fighting to survive against a terrifying figure that may be The Beast himself.

Horror Ghouls are taking a break from reviews until July 3rd, but we’re still posting the weekly Horror Shorts on Sundays! This time we’re taking a look at Nails, which gives us some gory slasher fun!

Director: William Lott
Writer: William Lott
Country & year: US, 2025
Actors: Keaton McLachlan, Conner Piers, Bries Vannon, Mary Baurkot, Darren Hanvey, Sandra Hover, Tommy Delbarrio
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt32544584/

THE RICKETY MAN – Horror Short

Posted on June 21, 2026 by HorrorGhouls

A dark horror tale that tells the story of Edward, a distant widower discovering his children are grieving their mother’s death in their own terrifying way, after having met a mysterious entity in the woods.

Horror Ghouls are taking a break from reviews until July 3rd, but we’re still posting the weekly Horror Shorts on Sundays! This time we’re taking a look at The Rickety Man, a creepy period folk horror film!

Director: Cameron Gallagher
Writer: Jeremiah Lewis
Country & year: US, 2021
Actors: Ava Torres, Russell Shealy, Kurtis Martin, Allison GiamBruno, Wyatt Cary
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt13915690/

HAPPY MEAT – Horror Short

Posted on June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 by HorrorGhouls

Lab-grown vegan meat unexpectedly develops teeth, leading to a chaotic situation as its creators grapple with the unforeseen consequences of their world-saving venture.

Horror Ghouls are taking a break from reviews until July 3rd, but we’re still posting the weekly Horror Shorts on Sundays! This time we’re taking a look at Happy Meat, a fun creature feature!

Director: Matt Green
Writer: Matt Green
Country & year: UK, 2024
Actors: Matthew Bentley, Joe Wiltshire Smith, Justine Moore, Tim Ahern, Adei Bundy
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt33323834/