Where superpowers meet supernatural chills.
It’s that time of year when we carve pumpkins, tiny monsters roam from door to door for candy, and even superheroes aren’t safe! Halloween season brings out the fandom, and filmmakers have taken our favorite comic book heroes and given them a terrifying twist. These superhero horror fan films show what happens when heroes and creatures collide.
These talented creators are proving that superheroes don’t just save the day, they can haunt your nightmares too. Here are some of our favourite fan films, which perfectly blend fandom and fright.
DCeased – DC Superhero Horror Short for WB Movie World Fright Nights
Zombies are no match for the Dark Knight… or are they?
In a short film commercial directed by Imposter Syndrome’s Josh Tanner, for the world-first horror-maze, see the Justice League like never before!
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“What happens when the world’s greatest protector becomes its most terrifying nightmare?”
This question has come up in Superman fan circles and has been explored in DC comics before and also includes films such as 2019’s “Brightburn” and the Amazon series, “The Boys.”
THE SPIDER: Horror Spider-Man Fan Film
“What if Peter Parker were bitten by a spider but not transformed in a superhero, but something scarier?” In this fanfilm, we get a Spiderman crossed with The Fly movie vibe that will leave your skin…crawling.
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The Incredible Hulk: A Marvel Horror Fan Film
“You wouldn’t like him when he’s angry…”
Not that a horror theme is needed to make the Hulk terrifying but the addition of the tension and horror tropes makes this fan film a unique take on the fear of the green beast!
Ash vs. Lobo and The DC Dead
In this comical crossover between the Evil Dead’s Ash and the galactic anti-hero Lobo is exactly what you’d expect! Sarcasm and violence explode on the screen as the two unlikely partners battle the Dead of DC Comics.
