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Phantom Fest Announces 2027 Festival and First Wave of Programming
Badges are on sale now with early bird pricing through Monday, November 30. Get badges here.
Phantom Fest, Houston's festival for horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action and the wonderfully weird, announced its 2027 edition and first wave of programming. Presented by Surprise Surprise Studios, the four-day festival comes to the historic River Oaks Theatre and grows beyond the screen with television, music and live performance alongside premieres, cult favorites, and restorations.
"As a Houston native, it’s an honor to call the historic River Oaks Theatre our home. This first wave is just a taste of the dynamic stories and events we have in store. We're showcasing diverse storytellers and building spectacular events for a community of fans, and we can’t wait to unleash the entire lineup,” said Adam Sweeney, Founder of Phantom Fest.
The first wave includes:
Suspiria 50th Anniversary Screening & Celebration: Dario Argento's 1977 classic will be shown in a one-of-a-kind performance, featuring a live score performed by Sergio Trevino.
Insectasy (Canada, 2026) U.S. Premiere: Angus Young’s psychosexual drama and homage to 1970s erotic thrillers is about Sadie, a twenty-something receptionist trapped by social isolation, who escapes through lush daydreams and an all-consuming erotic fascination with insects—finding genuine sexual ecstasy alone with live bugs. Tender, sexy, and funny, Insectasy is an empowering tale of unapologetic self-discovery.
Zsazsa Zaturnnah (Phillipines, France, 2026) Texas Premiere: Avid Liongoren's adult animated superhero romantic comedy, adapted from Carlo Vergara's LGBTQIA cult-classic graphic novel, follows Ada, a shy, gay beautician in a small town in the Philippines who develops superhero abilities and must face alien forces and the challenge of learning to love again.
Andrew Bowser as guest host and moderator, presenting a first look at Turmoil in the Toybox and leading a workshop on crowdfunding in film.
Hallowinter: A chilling winter celebration of all things Halloween, with a special film screening and guest activities that keep the spooky season going long after October 31.
Don’t Dream It, Be It: A Tribute to Tim Curry: A celebration of the unforgettable range and life of Tim Curry with a career retrospective spanning his most iconic roles, from scene-stealing villains to beloved cult favorites. The program is capped off with a live shadow-cast performance.
Special events including live podcast recordings, story panels, filmmaker & writer workshops, cosplay and talent signings, and author readings
More films, guests and events will be announced in the coming weeks.
Badges are on sale now at phantom-fest.com, with early bird pricing through Monday, November 30.
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