Hub City Horror Film Fest Brings Local Horror Films to Lubbock on October 30

In 2026, independent horror has been ruling the box office with massive hits like Backrooms and Obsession. The horror genre has proven time and again to be the genesis of boundless creativity and expression in film, from its very beginnings in the 1890s (!!!) to today. Of course, the incredible talents behind these projects all start small, usually at local film festivals. If you want to be one of the first to ever see emerging talent from our area, I've got an incredible event for you.

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What Is the Hub City Horror Film Fest?

The first annual Hub City Horror Film Fest, presented by DMH Productions, will feature five horror short films from local area directors. The short films will be followed by a screening of an absolute classic of the genre, Night Of The Living Dead.

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Hub City Horror Film Fest at the Cactus Theater

The festival will be held in an absolutely perfect spot- the historic Cactus Theater (1812 Buddy Holly) on October 30th. Tickets are available that night for $10 or $7 in advance. Tickets will be available for purchase through Cactus Theater's website this week (the week of 9/21/2026).

Not only is Cactus Theater beautiful, but they also have great and very reasonably priced concessions, from buttery popcorn to a nice glass of red wine (which I like to pair with chocolate). Situated in the historic Depot District, a visit to the Cactus makes for a lovely Lubbock night out. For more Cactus events, including film screenings and live music, check out their calendar of events.