Highlands Horrorfest is a competitive film festival that features short works by filmmakers from the Appalachian Highlands and surrounding areas. The festival not only platforms horror films as an artistic genre but also commemorates the talents of local filmmakers. Highlands Horrorfest aims to highlight the Appalachian Highlands’ “rich cultural history, folklore, and natural beauty.” It returned for its third year on October 19 at the Wallace Theatre in downtown Johnson City for one night...