The Chicago Horror Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to celebrating independent horror filmmaking, showcasing a diverse lineup of feature-length and short horror films from around the world. Having evolved over 26 years from a local showcase, it has become a platform for indie horror filmmakers, with many past selections securing distribution deals. The festival focuses on exceptional storytelling, cinematography, editing, and sound design in horror films. It hosts exclusive networking events and expanded to two major events in 2025 due to significant growth. The 2025 festival is scheduled to take place at the Logan Theatre in Chicago. In 2021, the festival moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing a broader audience to access the selections.