ABRUZZO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
Emerging or unverified festival
The Abruzzo Horror Film Festival is an annual horror-focused festival held in L'Aquila, Italy, and has reached its 11th edition by 2025. It is notable for combining film screenings with related events such as literary contests, exhibitions, and genre-themed side programs, making it a broader horror-culture event rather than just a screening competition. Its film program showcases horror and fantastical independent works in feature-length and short-film categories, and it has become a recognized platform for emerging genre filmmakers in the international festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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