Preview: The Love Horror Short Film Festival at the Colonial Theatre

Did you hear that? Probably nothing, just a creaking door or a scuffling mouse. Or … is it the sound of a dreaded film festival, returning for its sixth year in yet another attempt to murder you? The Love Horror Short Film Festival is back with a jam-packed lineup, including the animated “Don’t Croak” and “Pulped,” a classic tale of man versus GMO. There will also be live performances by the Scream Queens Gorelesque troupe, Redd FaFilth, plus an appearance by Greg Sestero, known for his role in the cult classic The Room. That? That’s just the sound of a film festival personified, clawing at your window. Yeah, I’d run if I were you. Sat, 7/20, 6pm; Through 7/20; $20-$65; Colonial Theatre, 3522 Stockton Blvd; (916) 456-7099; sachorrorfilmfest.com.