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terror talkies has officially launched

India’s first and only horror, sci-fi, and fantasy publication is HERE! Brought to you by Wench, India’s only horror station, Terror Talkies is part of a larger movement to amplify dark storytelling through film festivals, live experiences, and now, an all-encompassing horror publication.  

 

From film reviews and exclusive interviews to fashion, cosplay, book critiques, and behind-the-scenes SFX deep dives, we celebrate everything eerie and extraordinary. Our quarterly print edition delivers curated horror straight to your hands, while our online portal keeps the fear alive all the time with fresh content, breaking news, and chilling explorations of the genre. 

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OPENING/CLOSING FILM

WFF is stoked to Announce the Maharashtra Premiere of Schirkoa - In Lies We Trust as The Closing Film !
Directed by Ishan Shukla
🗓️ Sun March 2, 2025
📍 Veda Kunba, Andheri
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Post show QnA 
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WFF is stoked to Announce the India Premiere of The Eye as The Opening Film !
Starring - Shruti Haasan and Mark Rowley
Directed by Daphne Schmon
🗓️ Thurs February 27, 2025
📍 Veda Kunba, Andheri
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Post show QnA by Jitin Hingorani.
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We are excited to announce that Shakchunni, the enigmatic spirit from Bengali folklore, will be the official mascot of this year's Wench Film Festival. Traditionally depicted as the ghost of a married woman adorned with 'Shakha Pola' bangles, Shakchunni embodies narratives of women who, in death, seek the autonomy and respect they were denied in life. Just like the word Wench, by embracing Shakchunni, we honour stories that challenge patriarchal norms and celebrate the resilience and agency of women, both in folklore and contemporary society. Join us as we delve into tales of the supernatural, honouring narratives that challenge and captivate.

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We are so stoked to announce the winners of #PitchItTillYouMakeIt 2025!

 

WINNER

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​special mention

MANNEKILL

RAKSHAS BANDHAN

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THE MOST EPIC ZOMBIE EXPERIENCE!
OCT 30, 2024 | BANDRA WEST

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2024 was terrifying… 2025 was next level—don’t miss what’s coming next! 👀🔥

WENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2024
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WENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2024

India's First Horror / Sci Fi/ Fantasy Film Fest is Back! Don't miss the 4th edition of Wench Film Festival – where the only thing scarier than the films is missing out on tickets. Buy now or forever hold your peace... and your popcorn! Wench Film Festival is back, and it's bigger and bolder than ever! As India's first and foremost celebration of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy cinema, we're thrilled to announce our monumental 4th edition, landing on the extra-special date of February 29th, on this remarkable leap year. This time around, we're taking giant leaps in the world of genre films, presenting a meticulously curated selection of 29 films that will transport you to worlds unknown. Get ready for an astonishing lineup featuring 14 India Premieres and 10 Asia Premieres, ensuring that you'll be among the first to witness these cinematic marvels. But that's not all! On March 2nd, we're shining a spotlight on Indian talent with a dedicated day featuring 10 captivating films, accompanied by the brilliant minds behind them. Directors will be present for engaging Q&A sessions, offering a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the magic behind the movies. Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic journey, as we explore the realms of imagination and creativity like never before. Join us at the Wench Film Festival's 4th edition FEB 29 - MAR 3 and be part of this incredible leap into the world of genre filmmaking. Besides films, we will also have an epic curation of PANELS and MASTERCLASSES. DATES: FEB 29 - MAR 3 VEDA FACTORY, ANDHERI, MUMBAI TICKETS EXCLUSIVELY ON INSIDER Visit our website for more info https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/ OR Follow us on social media to stay in touch www.instagram.com/wench.filmfestival www.twitter.com/wenchfilmfest Edited / Animated by Bhoomi Art by Alcon & Esher Design Agency
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WENCH Film Festival 2023

ARE YOU READY? About the Festival: Wench Film Festival is India's first Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film Festival showcasing films inclusive of BIWOC, LGBTQ+ women, and non-binary filmmakers. This year we have a curation of 24 films to blow your mind. We are proud to bring the India Premiere of Huesera (On the Top 10 list of 2022) as our Opening film and a special screening of Tumbbad. Besides films, we also have an epic curation of PANELS and MUSIC performances. DATES: MARCH 10 - 20 – ONLINE at https://wenchff.festivalsaints.com/ MARCH 16 – OPENING PARTY at VERANDA BANDRA MARCH 17/18 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS / PERFORMANCES / PANELS at Harkat Studios, Versova MARCH 19 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS / PERFORMANCES / PANELS at Veda Factory, Versova A special thank you to our partners. 🥁Meet our PARTNERS- EXPERIENCE PARTNER ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE FESTIVAL PARTNER COURT METRANGE PRODUCTION PARTNER WENCH FILMS COMMUNITY PARTNER GAYSI FAMILY SUPPORTED BY FINAL DRAFT, PRATILIPI, YALI DREAMWORKS EDITED BY HARKAT STUDIOS DETAILED PROGRAMME MARCH 17 - OPENING DAY AT HARKAT STUDIOS, ANDHERI 5PM - WELCOME OPENING SPEAKER MS. ANVITA DUTT (DIRECTOR OF BULBBUL AND QALA) KRANTINAARI PERFORMANCE 6PM - SCREENING (6 SHORTS) WOLF WHISTLE KAALIRAATHRI HEXATIC PHASE THE SOFTBOY KNIT ONE,STAB 2 AMISSA ANIMA 7PM - PANEL - HORROR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GAZE with ENSIA MIRZA (WRITER- GHOST STORIES, DELHI CRIME SEASON 2) And VISHAL FURIA (DIRECTOR- LAPACHHAPI, CHHORII) 8PM - PRESENTED BY ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE THE ASTRONAUT & HIS PARROT DIRECTED BY ARATI KADAV STARRING ALI FAZAL Q AND A (TBC) 9PM - LGBTQ+ SCREENING (2 SHORTS) PRESENTED BY GAYSI FAMILY IT TAKES A VILLAGE PLASTIC TOUCH 9:30PM - HUESERA (FEATURE 90 MINS) OPENING FILM MARCH 18 - DAY 2 AT HARKAT STUDIOS, ANDHERI 3:00PM - PRESENTED BY FINAL DRAFT FINAL DRAFT WORKSHOP WITH KAIZAD GUSTAD - COLLECTIVE SCREENPLAY WRITING WITH AUDIENCE USING FINAL DRAFT 4:15PM - SCREENING THREE WAYS TO DINE WELL ABNORMAL PRIME TIME 5:00PM - SCREENING RUPTURE (FEATURE) 6PM - SCREENING presented by ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE SPIRALLING INTO DESIRE DANCE POETRY ACT Q AND A CONFIRMED WITH DIRECTORS ROOHI AND ZIBA 7PM - PANEL DISCUSSION (TBA) 8PM - SCREENING (SHORTS) AALO THE LIGHT SUCKER 9PM - HONEYCOMB (FEATURE ) MARCH 19 - CLOSING DAY AT VEDA FACTORY, ANDHERI 3PM - SPECIAL SCREENING TUMBBAD (BY INVITE ONLY) 5PM - SCREENING VIOLET DAZE EN FIN DE CONTE GROWING 6PM - PITCH IT TILL YOU MAKE IT 7 FILMMAKERS HAVE A 3 MIN GENRE FILM OPEN PITCH TO SIDDHARTH JAIN, GAURI SHINDE, AND CHHITRA SUBRAMANIAM 7PM - SCREENING presented by ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE LALANNA’S SONG Q AND A CONFIRMED WITH MEGHA RAMASWAMY 8PM - LIVE MUSIC by SID COUTTO TO THE FIRST SCI FI FILM - A TRIP TO THE MOON 9PM - SCREENING FURIA THE NIGHTMARE (CLOSING FILM) You can buy Online Tickets at wenchff.festivalsaints.com Visit our website for more info https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/ OR Follow us on social media to stay in touch www.instagram.com/wench.filmfestival www.twitter.com/wenchfilmfest
INDIA'S FIRST HORROR| SCI FI| FANTASY FILM FEST IS HERE
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INDIA'S FIRST HORROR| SCI FI| FANTASY FILM FEST IS HERE

ARE YOU READY? About the Festival: Wench Film Festival is India's first Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film Festival showcasing films inclusive of BIWOC, LGBTQ+ women, and non-binary filmmakers. This year we have a curation of 23 films to blow your mind. We are proud to bring the India Premiere of Huesera (On the Top 10 list of 2022) as our Opening film. Besides films, we also have an epic curation of PANELS and MUSIC performances. Wench Film Festival will be held between 10 to 20 March, 2023 {online / offline} MARCH 10 - 20 – ONLINE at MOVIESAINTS MARCH 16 – OPENING PARTY at BASEMENT BANDRA MARCH 17/18 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS / PERFORMANCES / PANELS at Harkat Studios MARCH 19 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS / PERFORMANCES / PANELS at Veda Factory DETAILED PROGRAMME MARCH 17 - OPENING DAY AT HARKAT STUDIOS, ANDHERI 5PM - WELCOME OPENING SPEAKER MS. ANVITA DUTT (DIRECTOR OF BULBBUL AND QALA) KRANTINAARI PERFORMANCE 6PM - SCREENING (6 SHORTS) WOLF WHISTLE 4:40 KAALIRAATHRI 7:11 HEXATIC PHASE 7:00 THE SOFTBOY 16:00 KNIT ONE,STAB 2 10:00 AMISSA ANIMA 16:00 7PM - PANEL - HORROR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GAZE. ENSIA MIRZA (WRITER- GHOST STORIES, DELHI CRIME SEASON 2) And VISHAL FURIA (DIRECTOR- LAPACHHAPI, CHHORII) 8PM - PRESENTED BY ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE THE ASTRONAUT & HIS PARROT DIRECTED BY ARATI KADAV STARRING ALI FAZAL Q AND A (TBC) 9PM - LGBTQ+ SCREENING (2 SHORTS) PRESENTED BY GAYSI FAMILY IT TAKES A VILLAGE 8.00 PLASTIC TOUCH 11:40 9:30PM - HUESERA (FEATURE 90 MINS) OPENING FILM MARCH 18 - DAY 2 AT HARKAT STUDIOS, ANDHERI 3:00PM - PRESENTED BY FINAL DRAFT FINAL DRAFT WORKSHOP WITH KAIZAD GUSTAD - COLLECTIVE SCREENPLAY WRITING WITH AUDIENCE 4:15PM - SCREENING THREE WAYS TO DINE WELL 21:15 ABNORMAL PRIME TIME 14:00 5:00PM - SCREENING RUPTURE 53:00 (FEATURE) 6PM - SCREENING presented by ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE SPIRALLING INTO DESIRE 16:00 DANCE POETRY ACT Q AND A CONFIRMED WITH DIRECTORS ROOHI AND ZIBA 7PM - PANEL DISCUSSION (TBA) 8PM - SCREENING (SHORTS) AALO THE LIGHT 20:00 SUCKER 8:00 9PM - HONEYCOMB (FEATURE 70:00) MARCH 19 - CLOSING DAY AT VEDA FACTORY, ANDHERI 5PM - SCREENING VIOLET DAZE 16:00 EN FIN DE CONTE 21:00 GROWING 18:00 6PM - PITCH IT TILL YOU MAKE IT 7 FILMMAKERS HAVE A 3 MIN GENRE FILM OPEN PITCH TO VIKRAM BHATT, SIDDHARTH JAIN, GAURI SHINDE, CHHITRA SUBRAMANIAM 7PM - SCREENING presented by ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE LALANNA’S SONG 34:00 Q AND A CONFIRMED WITH MEGHA RAMASWAMY 8PM - LIVE MUSIC by SID COUTTO AND SAMYUKTHA NARENDRAN TO THE FIRST SCI FI FILM - A TRIP TO THE MOON 9PM - SCREENING FURIA 5:30 THE NIGHTMARE (FEATURE 55:00) CLOSING FILM You can buy Online Tickets at wenchff.festivalsaints.com Visit our website for more info https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/ OR Follow us on social media to stay in touch www.instagram.com/wench.filmfestival www.twitter.com/wenchfilmfest
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