This Valentine’s weekend, forget the roses and chocolates—New York Monsters is bringing blood, guts, and screams to the heart of Brooklyn. Launching February 13–15, 2026, at the legendary Film Noir Cinema, this brand-new film festival is a love letter to the grotesque, the bizarre, and the absolutely terrifying. Across three nights, we’ll dive into the dark worlds of horror, sci-fi, and gore with a lineup of cult favorites, savage indies, and fresh premieres that will haunt your heart—and your nightmares. But it’s not just about watching from the shadows. We’re inviting the audience to become the monsters: come dressed as your favorite creature, killer, or cosmic horror and join our nightly monster parades, with prizes for the most spine-chilling transformations.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW OPEN! We're looking for bold, bloody, and boundary-pushing films from emerging and established creators across the globe. Whether it’s a short shocker or a feature-length descent into madness, if your film dares to disturb, we want to see it. Submit now and be part of the first edition of what promises to be New York’s most monstrous Valentine tradition.