14th Dracula Film Festival opens Thursday in Romania's Brasov

The 14th Dracula Film Festival in Brașov features horror and fantasy films, international premieres, and tributes to Simon Boswell and Steven Spielberg. Running from October 15-18, it includes competitions for feature and short films, a cineconcert by Costin Chioreanu, and an exhibition of his artwork. The festival aims to support emerging filmmakers through the Dracula Digital competition. The event culminates with awards and a tribute to Spielberg, showcasing films that explore humanity's encounter with the unknown.