Creative Loafing’s Reel Terror 2013 took place on Sat., Nov. 16, at the beautiful Villagio Cinemas in Carrollwood. A one-day film festival celebrating the local horror scene, and the many brave souls who risk their lives and finances in pursuit of their dreams, Reel Terror included panel discussions, celebrity appearances, screenings of selected films, an awards ceremony, and much more.

Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
Villagio Cinemas in Carrollwood was an ideal location. Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
Festival-goers mix between the movies. Credit: Phil Bardi
Q&A session after a screening of House Guest. Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
Joe Vampire director Sean Donahue (center) talks with star Mike Christopher (right) as filmmaker Chris Leto looks on. Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
Best. Seats. EVER! Credit: Phil Bardi
Frost Bite director Joe Davison (right) is quizzed by CL’s Matthew Schiel during a post-movie Q&A. Credit: Phil Bardi
CL’s Matthew Schiel (left) and filmmaker Joe Davison. Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror MC Brooke McCarter and his girlfriend. Credit: Phil Bardi
Director Marcus Kempton, whose Peace, Love, Unity, Revenge played the festival. Credit: Phil Bardi
Star of House Guest (and the original Child’s Play) Alex Vincent (right) with director Jake Jabert. Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror MC Brooke McCarter and special guest Alex Vincent. Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
CL’s Matthew Schiel (left) introduces Brooke McCarter. Credit: Phil Bardi
Brooke McCarter with Amerikan Holocaust’s Bob Glazier. Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
The House Guest Q&A was a revealing behind the scenes look at low-budget film production. Credit: Phil Bardi
The House Guest Q&A panel. Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
Joe Vampire’s Mike Christopher with Amerikan Holokaust’s Jules Sceiro. Credit: Phil Bardi
Alex Vincent gets up close and personal with a fan. Credit: Phil Bardi
Brooke McCarter with Amerikan Holocaust’s Jules Sceiro. Credit: Phil Bardi
Alex Vincent flanked by some well-dressed fans. Credit: Phil Bardi
Reel Terror Film Festival 2013 Credit: Phil Bardi
CL’s Joe Bardi (left) and Matthew Schiel (right) with Brooke McCarter and Alex Vincent. Credit: Phil Bardi
See ya next year! Credit: Phil Bardi