New Monsters in your Head song 2015

Monster Fest, Australia’s premiere cult and horror film festival, has announced their first wave of programming for Monster Fest 2015, taking place November 26-29 at The Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn, Melbourne. Monster Fest is known for creating eye-popping poster art each year and they’ve done exactly that with this year’s poster designed by Canadian artist Jason Edmiston. The poster is inspired by this year’s theme, “Transform Your Head, ” and will be available to buy at the festival as either a poster or a shirt.

Check out the full details on the first wave announcements below. Full program announcement coming soon with details on over 40 feature films selected to play Monster Fest 2015!

OPENING NIGHT GALA: SCARE CAMPAIGN PREMIERE & PARTY – Thursday 26th November
The Australian Premiere of the brilliant new Aussie horror flick – SCARE CAMPAIGN, the latest creation from the twisted minds that brought us 100 BLOODY ACRES, Colin & Cameron Cairnes. Starring horror legends Cassandra Magrath (WOLF CREEK) and John Brumpton (THE LOVED ONES, STORM WARNING & CRAWLSPACE), as well as rising star Olivia DeJonge (M. Night Shyamalan’s THE VISIT) the eagerly awaited SCARE CAMPAIGN is destined to become an Australian horror classic. Cast and crew will be in attendance for this screening along with a host of international and local horror stars and special guests.

INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL GUESTS
Monster Fest has a reputation for outstanding international guests and this year we’ve got someone amazing for each day of the fest!

Dee Wallace (THE HOWLING, CUJO, THE HILLS HAVE EYES, E.T.)
Dee is Horror Royalty and with our presenting partner Cinemaniacs, will be hosting a screening of THE HOWLING, as well as a ‘Clip and Tell’ retrospective of her magnificent career in horror. There’ll be a Saturday night, all-night marathon of her greatest horror gems, as well as a Sunday afternoon Acting Masterclass in partnership with Swinburne University.

Fred Williamson (BLACK CAESAR, HAMMER, FROM DUSK TIL DAWN)
The King of Blaxploitation will present the World Premiere of his latest film ATOMIC EDEN as well as a Friday night, all-night marathon of his finest cinematic offerings.