Gangster Octopus was formed in 2016. Focusing on Horror and Comedy, Gangster Octopus hosted a series of Film Festival events at the Heights Theater in Elmira, NY. In 2022, Gangster Octopus held the inaugural Wicked Realm Film Festival featuring five short films (Three of Swords, No Soliciting: Zombies, Jelly Beans, The First to Three, & Going Out). This year The Wicked Realm Film Festival is expanding. 

Enter your Horror or Sci-Fi film into The Wicked Realm Film Festival II. Every Friday this October at The L in Horseheads, NY. $30 entry fee. NYS residents may enter their film for FREE. Films must be between 1 and 30 minutes long. We reserve the right to reject any entry.