SPONSORS
OPENING NIGHT SPONSOR
RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE
Rue Morgue Magazine is the world’s leading voice of horror culture. Since 1997, it has been the go-to source for fans and creators who live and breathe the strange, the scary, and the supernatural. Every issue dives deep into the dark side of film, literature, art, music, and beyond—with cutting-edge interviews, reviews, and features you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a lifelong horror fan or a curious newcomer, Rue Morgue is your passport to the genre’s beating (and bleeding) heart.
Thursday Thrills SPONSOR
THE BOODEGA
The Boodega is Eureka Springs’ only downtown convenience store, but it’s so much more than that. It’s stocked with all your everyday essentials alongside mysterious merch, beer, cigarettes, and uncanny treasures. If the X-Files had a corner store, it would be The Boodega. Open LATE every night!
Friday Night Frights SPONSOR
THE WANDEROO LODGE & GRAVEL BAR
At The Wanderoo Lodge and Gravel Bar you’ll find a cozy lodging with an on-site bar and restaurant featuring a selection of craft beers on tap, a full bar, wine, and delicious meals. Pair your favorite beer or wine with one of their savory flatbread pizzas, gourmet sandwiches, or the best appetizers in town. Live music and entertainment year round!
SATURDAY SCARES SPONSOR
SEVERIN FILMS
Severin Films is the home of cult, horror, and exploitation cinema restored for a new generation. Specializing in rare, shocking, and unforgettable films, Severin brings lost and legendary titles back from the vault in definitive Blu-ray, 4K, and streaming editions packed with extras. If you crave the strange, the sleazy, and the transgressive edges of genre cinema, Severin is your portal to the forbidden.
Awards Ceremony Sponsor
Oracle & Sage
Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Eureka Springs, Oracle & Sage is a luminous sanctuary of insight and spirit. Housed in a Victorian-era building, the space features several beautifully curated rooms filled with spiritual tools, books, gifts, and self-care treasures.
Restaurant sponsors
PECKER’S CHICKEN
This is not your typical chicken restaurant! Welcome to Pecker's Chicken, where they serve mouthwatering chicken tenders, creative chicken sandwiches, and soulful sides all day long! A great choice for a late night bite. Be sure to stop in for Rue Morgue Trivia on Friday, October 24!
Harold’s Diner
Harold’s Diner provides you with food that feeds more than your appetite. This groovy diner prepares for you clean, local and mindful meals with ingredients sourced from local farmers and entrepreneurs to ensure you get the purest options available. Stop in for the best breakfast you’ve ever had and for the I-Scream Social on Friday, October 24!
Lodging sponsors
The 1883 Peabody House Bed & Breakfast
Experience spacious, luxurious rooms in one of the oldest lodgings in Eureka Springs. Enjoy free parking, Jacuzzi tubs, and cliffside views just steps from downtown. A rare combination of proximity and privacy!
The 1886 Crescent Hotel & SPA
The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa is Arkansas' symbol of hospitality. A full-service, year-round mountaintop resort offering a spa, dining, ghost tours, and activities in a historic setting overlooking the Ozarks.
OSAGE CREEK LODGE
Osage Creek Lodge is the premier lodge for exploring and enjoying what Eureka Springs has to offer!
Indoor hot tub, outdoor seasonal pool, gym, sauna, and walking distance to historical downtown!
EXPERIENCE SPONSORS
LARRY FLAXMAN
Larry Flaxman is a best-selling author and researcher who dives deep into the mysteries of the paranormal and the fringes of science. With ten best-selling books, including "11:11 – The Time Prompt Phenomenon" and "The Grid: Exploring the Hidden Infrastructure of Reality," Larry captivates readers with his intriguing insights and engaging style. His expertise has earned him appearances on popular TV shows like “Ancient Aliens,” “Portals to Hell,” and “Ghost Lab.”
STEAMPUNK INN PROJECTS
Looking for something fresh in the city? Have you seen it all, shopped it all, and ate it all? Well, Steampunk Inn Projects have the perfect answer to the recurring question “What is something FUN to do on my visit to Eureka?”
Try their one of a kind Adventure Game/Scavenger Hunt that you play WHEN YOU WANT!
NWA Photoshoots
Our official photographer for the Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival! Keep an eye out for Byron and his Sony A7RII throughout the festival. If you need professional photography for events, businesses, or drone photography, NWA Photoshoots has you covered.