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13HORROR.COM FILM & SCREENPLAY CONTEST
United States · Est. 2015 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
30
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- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
13HORROR.COM FILM & SCREENPLAY CONTEST is a U.S.-based horror contest and film event focused on horror screenplays and films, including feature-length and short entries. It is notable for providing feedback on every submission, awarding laurels, certificates, cash prizes, and publication or distribution opportunities, which gives it outsized visibility for an online genre contest within the horror festival circuit.
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+16 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2015
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.9/ 5
Reviews
374
Synced 4 days ago
- Ande CaseOct 2025
Really nice feedback and of course was wonderful to pick up Award. Thank you.
- Eddie Clay Thompkins IIIOct 2025
What a wonderful Festival. Great communication from the start. Many opportunities to compete and win. I highly recommend this Festival. Cheers.
- Fatima IsseOct 2025
Great festival, communication was excellent. Highly recommend it.
- Latrice Curry (Quintana)Oct 2025
Well let me say one thing ! Thank you so much, your feed back has meant the world to our team. You festival loves the genre and filmmakers. I see you rising to the top of Horror Festivals. Thank you for taking your time to really give us feedback that will help us!
- Steven AntonuccioOct 2025
Great feedback on my script. A well run festival.
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