Make them scream and make it quick

Universal Studios Hollywood is sponsoring a competition for short horror films to help promote its annual Halloween Horror Nights at its theme park in Universal City.

Entries must be submitted by Sept. 3 on DVD and run between 90 seconds and three minutes. The theme is “Where Nightmares Come Alive.” The winner will receive $1,000 and tickets to a screening of the film at the Halloween Horror Nights’ annual Eyegore Awards.

For information go to www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.