Sink your teeth into the first Halloween Horror Nights news for 2011… Universal Studios Hollywood announced today its annual “Halloween Horror Nights” short film competition! Contest entries will be accepted from June 27th through August 1st and will be judged by a panel of industry insiders, including horror film auteur Eli Roth, Daily Variety senior writer Marc Graser and “Halloween Horror Nights” Creative Director John Murdy.

The winning film will be awarded a premiere showing on Chiller, a posting on Syfy.com, a cash prize of $1,000, and a trip for two to “Halloween Horror Nights’” opening night “Eyegore Awards” at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Universal Studios Hollywood Dares Filmmakers to Submit
Their Most Twisted Horror Short Films As Part of Annual
“Halloween Horror Nights” Short Film Competition

Universal City, Ca -–Universal Studios Hollywood invites aspiring filmmakers to compete in its annual “Halloween Horror Nights” short film …