After five editions in Milan, the independent horror film festival Drag Me To Fest (born in 2021 from the editorial project Non Aprite Questo Blog) brings its immersive experience to Verona for the first time: the Drag Me To Fest Experience, this year hosted within the Horror Village of the Verona POP&PLAY Festival, during Model Expo Italy 2026.
From March 7 to 8, 2026, at Veronafiere, visitors will be able to experience a special format designed exclusively for the event: a 3x4 meter horror micro-cinema with 4–6 seats, created to offer an immersive experience in the heart of the fair.
Inside the Drag Me To Fest Experience, spectators will be able to select one of the 10 short films from previous editions of the festival, presented in vintage VHS format specially for the event. Once the title is chosen, the screening will begin and the stand will transform into a small cinema dedicated to Italian and international independent horror.
The selection includes 10 Italian and international short films:
● Eden by Gabriele Lenzi
● L'ultimo sonno by Federica Bertelotti
● Monitus by Diego Carli
● Réel by Rodrigue Huart (France)
● Nebbia by Lisa Rovo
● The Waking Call by Riccardo Suriano
● For What the Door Bell Tolls by Nori Uchida (Japan)
● Metus by Alberto Gelmi
● Juggernaut by Emanuele Ricci e Daniele Ricci
● Haiku 27 by Nikolaj Servettini
Next to the screening area there will be the official festival booth featuring Drag Me To Fest Vol. 1 and Vol. 2DVDs, exclusive merchandise, and the exhibition space of Rustblade Records, a label specialized in horror films and soundtracks and long-time sponsor of the festival, with a selection of home video and music releases.
The Horror Village is a themed area dedicated to horror fans, curated by Fear Inc. It is a scenic and interactive space where visitors can meet horror performers (scare actors), participate in immersive activities, and walk through haunted tunnels designed to deliver a thrilling and engaging experience.
DRAG ME TO FEST EXPERIENCE
March 7–8, 2026
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Veronafiere – Viale del Lavoro 8, Verona
Hall 7 – Horror Village
Info: info@dragmetofest.it
Instagram: @dragmetofest
Official hashtags: #dragmetofest
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