Please welcome independent horror powerhouse **Daniel John Kearney** back to **Hudson Valley Horror Fest**, happening November 14–15, 2026!
Known throughout the indie horror community as an actor, producer, writer, and filmmaker, Daniel has built an impressive résumé filled with terrifying and unforgettable projects. His credits include **Late Checkout, Watchdog, Crust, Grind, Bunker Heights, Wolf Hollow, Deadly Endings, The Last Footprint, The Events Surrounding a Peeping Tom**, and many more.
Daniel recently completed work on his directorial debut, **The Itinerant**, an original story that he also wrote and produced. He is now bringing another original vision to life with **The Malakai**, featuring a cast that includes **Terry Kiser, Catherine Mary Stewart, Andrew Hubatsek**, and Daniel himself.
From acting in front of the camera to producing, writing, and directing behind it, Daniel continues to be one of the hardest-working and most passionate voices in independent horror.
Come meet Daniel, grab an autograph and photo, and hear firsthand about the movies helping keep independent horror alive, creative, and terrifying!
