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Shared by rperrywise · Madison CountyHaunted Doggie DaycareThis is a true story that happened to me personally and I can't explain what, or who, it was. One dark quiet night I had to walk down to our local doggie daycare facility to feed one of our dogs who was staying overnight. The…Shared fromEatonFirst-hand account
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Conventions & Festivals
Rochester, New York
Rochester’s independent genre-film festival showcases horror, science fiction, fantasy, and other unusual cinema. The 2026 festival is scheduled for November 11–15 at The Little Theatre; this pin marks…
Conventions & Festivals
Williamsville, New York
A horror-vendor convention with collectibles, local makers, guests and panels at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara in the Town of Amherst. The announced fall 2026 edition is October 9–11.…
Conventions & Festivals
Fishkill, New York
A horror-branded convention with guests, artists, vendors, panels and workshops at the Fishkill Recreation Center. The announced 2026 edition is November 14–15. Check the organizer for the current…
Conventions & Festivals
Hauppauge, New York
A horror convention for film, television, literature, comics and related art at Hyatt Regency Long Island. The announced next edition is February 26–28, 2027. Check the organizer for…
Conventions & Festivals
New York, New York
A large multi-genre comic and pop-culture convention at the Javits Center—not a horror-only event. Horror-related guests, films and panels vary by edition. The announced 2026 event is October…
Conventions & Festivals
New York, New York
A festival for independent horror films and filmmakers. Its announced December 3–6, 2026 screenings are at Village East by Angelika; this map pin marks that venue, not the…
Conventions & Festivals
Vernon, New York
A sci-fi and horror crossover convention at Vernon Downs Hotel & Casino, with genre guests and vendors. The organizer describes it as an annual event. Check its site…
Conventions & Festivals
Brooklyn, New York
A volunteer-run Brooklyn microcinema screening overlooked, experimental, cult, and occasionally horror films, with programming seven days a week. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Conventions & Festivals
Angola, New York
WNY Horror Con brings horror-guest appearances, signings and meet-and-greets to EverHaunt and nearby Angola venues during the fall season. This is a guest series, not a separate full-weekend…
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New York media
An independent Upstate New York filmmaking group working in horror-comedy and other genre projects, including the zombie feature Dead Burger. This is a creator profile with no public…
Podcast & audio
Based in Rochester, New York
A Rochester genre-film-festival podcast whose organizers discuss cult, horror, and other strange movies. Listen online and check Anomaly’s official site for any separate in-person festival dates.
Based in Brooklyn, New York
A Brooklyn-based small business making spooky and moody apparel and accessories. Shop online; any local pickup availability should be confirmed through checkout, not assumed from this profile.
Based in Beacon, New York
A Beacon-based independent publisher of horror, science fiction, fantasy, comics, and other unusual stories. Explore its print and digital catalog online; this is a publisher profile.
Filmmaker
Based in Rochester, New York
A Rochester independent production company making features, shorts, and music videos, including horror projects. This profile is for its film work, not a public filming location.
Filmmaker
Based in Auburn, New York
Auburn-based independent filmmaker Anthony Clark Pierce makes low-budget monster movies and practical-effects-driven projects through DaBone Productions. This is a creator profile; contact the team directly for services or…
Filmmaker
New York media
A New York-based independent film production and distribution company with genre projects including horror and dark comedy. This is a creator profile, not a screening location.
Based in Buffalo, New York
A production company with Buffalo and Los Angeles ties whose projects include Lovecraft-inspired screen work and other dark genre stories. This profile highlights its film and television work,…
Based in Rochester, New York
A Rochester-founded dark alternative clothing brand drawing on oddities, twisted movies, music, and outsider art. Browse its designs online; this is a horror-adjacent brand profile.
Based in Bayside, New York
A Queens-based genre media and merchandise company behind Stabby Road Podcast, The Monster Channel, and pop-culture products. This company profile is separate from its podcast listing and is…
Horror brand
Based in Rochester, New York
Rochester-based maker of officially licensed horror apparel and collectibles, founded by Ben Scrivens in 2003. Browse shirts, hoodies, accessories, and more through its official online shop. The published…
Filmmaker
Based in Brooklyn, New York
A Brooklyn-based independent production company developing genre films, including the female-driven revenge thriller A Blaze in the Brooklyn Sky. This profile is for its creative work, not a…
Filmmaker
Based in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn filmmaker Luke Gigante’s independent company tells character-driven horror stories, including the shorts Baby Blue and Mother_Mary. This is a creator profile; confirm any screening with its organizer.
Filmmaker
Based in New York, New York
Larry Fessenden’s independent New York City production outfit supports distinctive horror and other genre films, audio work, and comics. This profile highlights its creative work; it is not…
Based in Bronx, New York
An independent Bronx publisher and magazine building a home for dark fantasy, horror, gothic, and unsettling fiction from emerging writers. This is a media profile rather than a…
Filmmaker
Based in Utica, New York
A Utica-based community filmmaking group making independent features across horror, science fiction, and other genres. Founded in 2007, it brings local cast and crew together around low-budget films.…
Filmmaker
New York media
Manny and Lindsay Serrano’s Long Island and New York City independent horror outfit makes shorts and features with a love of practical effects. This is a creator profile,…
Based in Brooklyn, New York
A Brooklyn-born artist-designed apparel brand inspired by horror, spooky culture, and rebellion. Shop online; this is a brand profile, not a confirmed walk-in store.
Based in Queens, New York
A Queens-based independent comic-book publisher, distributor, and web shop specializing in horror, fantasy, and weird fiction. Browse its publications online; no walk-in storefront is listed.
Podcast & audio
Based in Staten Island, New York
Jason Stroming’s paranormal show explores first-person accounts, cryptids, hauntings, and unexplained experiences, often including New York stories. The creator identifies as a Staten Island resident; this is an…
Filmmaker
Based in Brooklyn, New York
A Brooklyn independent company led by queer and trans filmmakers, creating genre stories with a distinctive perspective. Its work includes the horror proof-of-concept No Glow. This is a…
New York media
Gail Newcomb explores hauntings, cryptids, and unexplained stories from around the Hudson Valley. Episodes are available online; this is an audio profile, not a physical attraction.
New York media
A Hudson Valley tabletop role-playing game publisher whose Sleepaway places camp counselors against a mysterious cryptid. Explore its story-driven games online; this is a creator profile, not a…
Podcast & audio
New York media
Mason Winfield’s Upstate New York audio series offers short reflections on folklore, paranormal history, and the uncanny. This is a podcast profile, not a visitor location.
Based in Bayside, New York
A horror-film discussion podcast from Queens-based Fourth Castle Micromedia, bringing several generations of fans to the same movie conversation. Listen online; this is not an in-person destination.
Filmmaker
Based in New York, New York
A New York City independent production company focused on low-budget horror and science-fiction features and collaborations with local artists. This is an online creator profile, not a public…
Based in New York, New York
A Manhattan-based Skyhorse imprint publishing horror alongside science fiction and fantasy. Its books include contemporary genre fiction and reintroduced classics; this is a publishing profile, not a visitor…
Based in New York, New York
A New York City creative project spanning The Lunatics Radio Hour podcast, a creepy art zine, and short horror films. This profile represents the creators and their work,…
Based in Long Island City, New York
Long Island City-based independent film company known for cult horror and The Toxic Avenger. Explore its films and streaming releases online. Its headquarters is a working production office;…
New York media
An Upstate New York independent horror-film outfit with monster movies, collaborations, and recent Capital Region screenings. Follow its site for films and announced events; this is a filmmaker…
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