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A collage of characters from various movies with bold, colorful text promoting autographs and photos for sale. Prominent in the center is a character with a bald head and serious expression, surrounded by other characters from horror and sci-fi films. The collage includes references to 'The Hills Have Eyes', 'The Devil's Rejects', 'Mick & Kelli Berryman', 'Star Trek', 'The X-Files', and others.

2026 HATO Guests

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FAKE TRAILER CONTEST

Be a part of our event by filming and submitting a short trailer for a made-up movie. Trailers will screen prior to our feature film on Saturday, October 3.

ABOUT HATO

HORROR AT THE OHIO takes place at the historic Ohio Theatre in the idyllic town of Madison, Indiana. What began as a short- and feature-length horror film festival has evolved into a community-wide annual event that celebrates the spirit of Halloween through fun and frights with a small-town feel. Whether you are a diehard horror fanatic or a casual lover of all things spooky, HATO is your Halloween destination. Join us for two nights of original films, classic films, celebrities, costumes, music, dancing, trivia, food, vendors, and more!