Filmmaker Christopher Wells Headlines Horrorcon: The Third Awakening

BETHPAGE, N.Y. - Oct. 17, 2025 - PRLog -- BETHPAGE, LONG ISLAND – THIS SATURDAY – Christopher Wells headlines this weekend's Horrorcon: The Third Awakening at Mr. Beery's (4019 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage, Long Island) on Saturday, October 18th.

Wells is slated for a screening block beginning at 3:30 PM, followed by his 4:00 PM interview where he will discuss DIY filmmaking, social commentary, and independent horror.

The Elimination Strain & High-Concept Thrills

The cornerstone of the presentation is the screening of the short film proof-of-concept for the feature-length script, Elimination Strain. The screening directly builds buzz for the Elimination Strain feature script, an official selection of the prestigious Austin Film Festival, which Wells will be attending.

The feature is pitched as a timely thriller: A delusional killer, motivated by extreme online conspiracy theories, targets those deemed "compromised," leaving a path of gruesome carnage that a lone goth student must survive and expose.

Showcase and Tastemaker

Christopher Wells' segment will highlight his range as a filmmaker, providing fans and aspiring creators with a deep look into his unique approach to the craft:

• Award-Winning Feature Trailer: The trailer for Wells' acclaimed feature film, The Luring, a psychological thriller which won Best Thriller Feature at the Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival and is distributed by Indie Rights.
• The Power of Indie Filmmaking: The screening of Hey It's Just Jim, a short filmed entirely by Wells on an iPhone 15 Pro, proving you don't need expensive equipment or a large crew to produce compelling work—a core philosophy of the Weird Short Films Festival.
• Satire and Social Commentary: The short film Don't Litter in Prospect Park!!, which uses satire to deliver a deeper social commentary, created after the park was vandalized and widely reported on.
• Festival Leadership: As the founder of the Weird Short Films Festival, which focuses on horror, thrillers, and dark comedies, Wells acts as a key tastemaker for boundary-pushing genre content. You can watch films and submit to the festival at WeirdShortFilms.com

The Horrorcon event runs from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, featuring vendors, art, and a live Burlesque performance at 7:00 PM. For full event details and tickets, visit the official Facebook event page here: Horrorcon tickets (https://mr-beerys.eventcube.io/events/90343/horrorcon-the...)

About Christopher Wells

Christopher Wells is a writer, producer, and director known for crafting cinematic thrillers that blend high-concept horror and dark comedy with sharp social commentary. As the founder of the Weird Short Films Festival, he actively champions boundary-pushing independent genre films. His current focus is the feature script Elimination Strain, an official selection of the Austin Film Festival.