'The Barn Part III' Slasher Sequel Premieres at Panic Fest

The Halloween-set indie horror franchise wraps up with a new installment.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Barn Part III, the third film in the Halloween-set indie slasher franchise from director Justin M. Seaman, is set to premiere at this year's Panic Fest in Kansas City. The film continues the story from the previous installments, with the group haunted by the possibility that the evil trio will return to complete their harvest once and for all. The Barn Part III features a cast including Courtney Gains, Kelli Maroney, Kansas Bowling, Ari Lehman, Felissa Rose, William Ragsdale, and John Kassir.

Why it matters

The Barn franchise has built a cult following among indie horror fans, and this final installment promises to wrap up the story in a big way. Panic Fest is one of the top horror film festivals, making the premiere a highly anticipated event for genre enthusiasts.

The details

The Barn Part III takes place years after the events of the previous film, with the characters still haunted by the possibility that the evil trio will return. Director Justin M. Seaman promises the new installment will have plenty of monster mayhem and gore, but also raise the stakes as the franchise comes to a close.

  • The 14th annual Panic Fest kicks off on April 9, 2026.
  • The Barn Part III is aimed to be the final installment in the franchise.

The players

Justin M. Seaman

The director of the Barn franchise, who is helming the third and final installment.

Courtney Gains

An actor starring in The Barn Part III, known for his roles in films like Children of the Corn.

Kelli Maroney

An actor appearing in The Barn Part III, with previous credits including Chopping Mall.

Kansas Bowling

An actor featured in the cast of The Barn Part III.

Panic Fest

An annual horror film festival in Kansas City, Missouri, where The Barn Part III will have its premiere.

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What they’re saying

“Of course we're going to have monsters killing and splattering guts everywhere, but the stakes are a little higher. We're going to wrap this whole thing up and tie a lot of loose ends.”

— Justin M. Seaman, Director

What’s next

The Barn Part III will have its world premiere at Panic Fest, which runs from April 9-12, 2026 in Kansas City.

The takeaway

The Barn franchise has built a loyal following among indie horror fans, and this final installment promises to deliver the thrills and chills that have made the series a cult favorite, while also providing a sense of closure to the story.