Kathmandu Horror Film Festival selects twenty-six films for second edition

The second edition of the Kathmandu Horror Film Festival has announced its official selection of twenty-six films following an international call for submissions. Organised by the Nepal Academy of Film and Culture, the event is scheduled to run from 30 October to 1 November. Screenings will take place at Russian House Kathmandu, bringing a diverse range of genre productions to local viewers. The festival focuses entirely on horror, thriller, supernatural, dark fantasy, and folklore-based motion pictures. The selected lineup includes a wide variety of domestic and international entries, offering audiences a mix of global storytelling alongside narratives created by local filmmakers rooted in traditional themes. Event organisers noted that the showcase aims to provide a dedicated platform for genre cinema, highlighting both feature-length projects and shorter works. This upcoming gathering marks the second iteration of the festival in the capital, continuing its mission to connect international genre creators with cinema enthusiasts in the country.