AMC Networks Unveils Official Trailer for “FearFest” Featuring Award-Winning Artist, “Halloqueen” and Horror Aficionado Janelle Monae [VIDEO]

Today, AMC and AMC+ revealed the official “FearFest” trailer featuring award-winning artist, musician, and horror enthusiast Janelle Monáe (Glass Onion, Antebellum, Homecoming), the official host of “FearFest.” Key sponsors are on board for the long-running, annual horror and genre programming event featuring over 650 hours of iconic horror films franchises, new series, specials and more including BACARDÍ Rum and Kraft Heinz as presenting sponsors.

This year’s “FearFest” trailer, titled “Carnival of Frights,” was brought to life by legendary, award-winning director and frequent Janelle Monáe collaborator, Alan Ferguson. Evoking a classical carnival experience but updated and stylized with everything keyed to a vibe that can only emanate from our official HalloQueen, the creative embodies Monáe’s relationship with horror — artful, stylish, over-the-top, and fueled by her genuine passion and love of the genre. The joy of horror is at the forefront featuring Monáe’s nod to fan-favorite movie icons – from Freddy’s terrifying finger blades to Michael’s menacing knife.

“FearFest” programming highlights includes fan-favorite franchises and collections such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Friday the 13th, Final Destination and the Stephen King library including It (2017), IT the mini-series, The Shining (celebrating its 45th Anniversary) and Misery (celebrating its 35th Anniversary), as well as new episodes of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, an all-new series in the Anne Rice Universe, Talamasca: The Secret Order and ghoulish holiday specials including The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs: FearFest double feature screening of A Nightmare on Elm Street and Freddy vs. Jason.

The full “FearFest” schedule can be found at AMC.com/FearFest25