Official Selections
Friday, October 23rd,
7:00 - 11:30 PM
Wave&See Creative Sanctuary
2740 N Florida Ave
⚠️ The films presented at Gator’s Gore are NOT RATED and viewer discretion is strongly advised. This is an 18+ event. ⚠️
BLOCK 1
“Hell at Home”
When a disgruntled music
journalist accuses a global pop star of queerbaiting, the singer’s devoted fans descend on his remote cabin to seek retribution.
Texting with a friend, a young girls night crumbles into dread when an unexpected intruder presents themselves.
A tenant in a haunted house teams up with a ghost to stop a real estate developer from
demolishing the home they share.
BLOCK 2
“Dissection”
A film about triangles and
absolutely NOTHING else.
A young man’s fantasy of a jock he is infatuated with devolves into a blood-soaked nightmare when his repressed desires manifest as a horrific act of violence.
A seamstress’s desperate battle against an insidious parasite that threatens to consume her from within.
When something inhuman follows her home through the woods, Vera Landen calls the only voice she can reach — a late night radio host who decides her terror makes better entertainment than emergency.
The past, present and future collide when a mysterious man confronts his younger self over a game of trading cards. An exploration of identity, nostalgia and the erosion of childhood innocence.
BLOCK 3
“Feminist Bloodshed”
An alternative contraceptive procedure tests the relationship between a wellness influencer and her skeptical best friend.
After the arrival of a nun with
mystical visions, Sister Miriam becomes envious of her rival’s sudden notoriety and begins falsifying miracles.
Some auditions change lives. This one ends them.
Jules meets for her second date with Thomas, an awkward man with an infectious charm.
BLOCK 4
“Deadly Fun”
My mom always told me not to talk to strangers, but Agustín is not a stranger, because whenever we go to his store he offers me treats.
Jonathan is visited late at night by a mysterious couple who claim they want to help him. Their intentions soon shift toward an unexpected sexual proposition.
During a boring visit to her grandmother’s house, Cárol discovers a unique doll to kill time with. She soon realizes that, in that house, she isn’t the only one who knows how to have fun.
A blind violinist who rises to first chair of the symphony, only to find herself stalked as a black-gloved killer murders her fellow musicians one by one. The only witness: her seeing-eye dog.
BLOCK 5
“I Should Have Left Sooner”
In a small town in southern Belgium, Deme and Bernard manage an old hotel for one purpose, the abduction of healthy young people to serve as a food source for their teenager, Marie.
In a world where fertility is the premise of a game show, a pregnant woman’s body is subject to the whims of an elitist audience. Their decisions will ultimately
determine life or death.
During a family gathering held as part of the Día De Los Muertos celebration, supernatural events erupt into chaos when Rodrigo’s demonic spirit returns to torment his family.
The views, opinions, and content expressed in these films do not reflect those of the venue, its owners, or staff.
The views, opinions, and content expressed in these films do not reflect those of the venue, its owners, or staff.
2025 Winners
Screening Location
Wave&See Creative Sanctuary
This 110-year-old building, located in the heart of Tampa Heights, is filled with whispers of flickering lights, mysteriously unlocked doors, and a chilling sense of being watched that drifts through its halls. Revitalized by Wave&See’s vibrant creative spirit, the building now buzzes with new life while honoring the ghosts of its past. Join us where the haunted meets the heartfelt, and where Tampa’s most bizarre horror stories find a new screen to scream on.
2740 N Florida Ave, 33602
Our Supporters
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Horror Short Early Deadline:
January 31st, 2026
Standard: $20
Student: $15
Horror Short Regular Deadline:
May 31st, 2026
Standard: $25
Student: $20
Horror Short Late Deadline:
August 31st, 2026
Standard: $30
Student: $25
Horror Short Extended Deadline:
September 20th, 2026
Standard: $35
Student: $30
Horror Feature Early Deadline:
January 31st, 2026
Standard: $40
Student: $30
Horror Feature Regular Deadline:
May 31st, 2026
Standard: $50
Student: $40
Horror Feature Late Deadline:
August 31st, 2026
Standard: $60
Student: $50
Horror Feature Extended Deadline:
September 20th, 2026
Standard: $65
Student: $55
Florida Horror Short Early Deadline:
January 31sr, 2026
Standard: $15
Student: $10
Florida Horror Short Regular Deadline:
May 31st, 2026
Standard: $20
Student: $15
Florida Horror Short Late Deadline:
August 31st, 2026
Standard: $25
Student: $20
Florida Horror Short Extended Deadline:
September 20th, 2026
Standard: $30
Student: $25
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Gator's Gore welcomes all types of Horror Short Films, including but not limited to: Body Horror, Thrillers, Experimental works, Dark Comedy, Slasher films, Horror Related Documentaries, Paranormal stories, Science Fiction, Found Footage, True Crime, Haunting Stories, Florida based Horror, Folk Horror, and Gothic Horror. If your film has the power to evoke discomfort or pure fear in the audience, submit it!
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Yes! Gator’s Gore Film Festival will screen films on October 23rd, 2026 at Wave&See Creative Sanctuary in Tampa, Florida.
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Gator’s Gore accepts any films whether they are violent, display nudity, or any touchy elements. If a film should be restricted due to content that does not resonate with the screener, or audience, is subject to approval by the screening committee.
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All submissions are non-refundable and occur on FilmFreeway. Waiver codes are not granted, but student rates are offered upon documentation of a student ID.
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The festival schedule and official selections lineup will go live on September 21st, 2026!
