Focus Features has announced the return of FocusFest, its "immersive celebration of film bringing together iconic titles from the studio’s library, early looks at upcoming releases and experiences inspired by the worlds of Focus." It's been an especially big year of horror releases for Focus Features since their last FocusFest, and their programming includes Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu and Curry Barker’s Obsession:
From the Press Release: FocusFest 2026 returns Saturday, October 10, at The Commons on the Universal Studios Lot. Tickets are available at www.focusfeatures.com/
Hosted by television host Justin Sylvester, FocusFest 2026 builds on last year’s sold-out event, which featured advance screenings of Curry Barker’s global sensation Obsession and Yorgos Lanthimos’ four-time Academy Award-nominated Bugonia.
This year’s expanded celebration will feature more screenings, special guests, and immersive fan experiences, with themed food and beverage offerings, exclusive merchandise, interactive activations, and surprises brought to life through three uniquely curated collections:
For The Fearful and the Fearless:
A celebration of the films that dare audiences to confront what frightens us, from gothic terror and supernatural horror to the darker corners of the human imagination. Featuring Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, and Curry Barker’s Obsession, the program moves from atmospheric horror to genre-bending thrills and dark comedy.
For The Yearners:
Stories of romance, longing and the complications of the heart take center stage in this program, bringing together three films about the desires we struggle to express and the choices that stand between people and the lives they want. Featuring Joe Wright’s Pride & Prejudice, Autumn de Wilde’s Emma. and an early advance screening of Georgia Oakley’s highly anticipated fresh take on Sense and Sensibility with special guests, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles
For The Moments That Shape Us:
A collection of films about the experiences, relationships and unexpected turning points that transform us. From the exacting world of Todd Field’s TÁRand the unlikely bonds at the center of Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers to an early advance screening of Elsinore from Simon Stone and starring Andrew Scott, the program explores the moments that challenge who we are and who we become.
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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