The 26th Annual Nevermore Film Festival Comes to the Carolina Theatre February 28 – March 2 

Tickets to the Hybrid Horror Film Festival on Sale Now 

DURHAM, NC, February 17, 2025—The Carolina Theatre of Durham proudly presents the 26th annual Nevermore Film Festival, taking place in-person from February 28 to March 2 and virtually from February 28 to March 9.  

Nevermore showcases a diverse selection of horror, dark fantasy, mystery, suspense, action, thriller, and science fiction films from around the world. Recognized as one of the premier genre festivals in the United States, Nevermore has earned accolades such as “Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals” by FilmFreeway and “One of the Best Horror Film Festivals in the World” by Dread Central.  

“We pride ourselves in producing a bigger and better festival every year. Now in its 26th year, Nevermore will screen the largest number of films in its history,” says Jim Carl, Senior Director of Film at the Carolina Theatre. 

This year’s festival will present 10 feature films and 67 shorts, with 54 North Carolina premieres, four U.S. premieres, and four world premieres.  

Festival highlights include:

• The world premiere of the satanic-panic mystery, “Carry the Darkness.”
• The genre-bending short film, “Dog People,” starring horror icon Dee Wallace.
• The comedic sci-fi feature film, “Tim Travers and the Time Travelers Paradox,” based on the 2022 Nevermore Audience Award and Jury Award-winning short.

Festivalgoers can participate in voting for Audience Awards during both the in-person and virtual festivals. Nevermore Jury Award winners will be announced on February 26. Audience Award winners will be announced on March 3. 

Ticket Information

• In-Person Festival
  • Individual tickets: $13.50 (plus taxes and fees)
  • 5-PASSES: $65.00
  • 10-PASSES: $130.00
  • Tickets are available online at carolinatheatre.org or at the Carolina Theatre box office (passes are only available at the box office).
• Virtual Festival
  • Individual tickets: $12.00 per film (plus taxes and fees)
  • Virtual Access Pass: $100.00 (plus taxes and fees)
  • Tickets are available at nevermore2025.eventive.org.

 For more information, visit carolinatheatre.org. 

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About The Carolina Theatre of Durham: 

Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which manages the city-owned Carolina Theatre at 309 W. Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701. Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. is dedicated to presenting vibrant, thought-provoking film and live performances that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of downtown Durham and the Triangle Region. More information at carolinatheatre.org.