Announcing Our 2026 Winning Horror Films

The Tabloid Witch has announced the winners of its 23rd annual horror film contest.

Winning films came from Canada, France, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

A total of 292 films were entered this year, with just over 5% winning an award. In selecting winners, films were assessed for originality, technical mastery, acting, thematic depth, aesthetics (how well the technical aspects supported the film's story, characters, and themes), and entertainment value.

This year's Tabloid Witch Award winning films can be found at the Hollywood Investigator.

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292 Horror Film Entries for 2026

As of September 1, 2026, the Tabloid Witch has received 292 horror film entries for 2026 awards consideration: 34 features and 258 shorts.

Entries have come from Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Entries are now closed for 2026.

Details on how to submit your horror film for 2027 are at: TabloidWitch.com. The entry period opens on December 1, 2026. The deadline is August 31, 2027.

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236 Horror Film Entries So Far ...

As of August 1, 2026, the Tabloid Witch has received 236 horror film entries for 2026 awards consideration: 23 features and 213 shorts.

Entries have come from Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Iceland, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Details on how to submit your horror film for 2026 are at: TabloidWitch.com. The entry deadline is August 31, 2026.

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206 Horror Film Entries So Far ...

As of July 1, 2026, the Tabloid Witch has received 206 horror film entries for 2026 awards consideration: 21 features and 185 shorts.

Entries have come from Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Details on how to submit your horror film for 2026 are at: TabloidWitch.com. The entry deadline is August 31, 2026.

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189 Horror Film Entries So Far ...

As of June 1, 2026, the Tabloid Witch has received 189 horror film entries for 2026 awards consideration: 21 features and 168 shorts.

Entries have come from Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Details on how to submit your horror film for 2026 are at: TabloidWitch.com. The entry deadline is August 31, 2026.

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158 Horror Film Entries So Far ...

As of May 1, 2026, the Tabloid Witch has received 158 horror film entries for 2026 awards consideration: 15 features and 143 shorts.

Entries have come from Albania, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Details on how to submit your horror film for 2026 are at: TabloidWitch.com. The entry deadline is August 31, 2026.

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142 Horror Film Entries So Far ...

As of April 1, 2026, the Tabloid Witch has received 142 horror film entries for 2026 awards consideration: 13 features and 129 shorts.

Entries have come from Albania, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Details on how to submit your horror film for 2026 are at: TabloidWitch.com. The entry deadline is August 31, 2026.

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