American Horror Film Festival
Established legitimate festival
A traveling film festival that selects a different host city each year to showcase horror and science fiction films from around the world.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+19 pts)
- 3 years of history
- Physical screenings at 1140 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, Arizona 85283
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2023
Venue
1140 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, Arizona 85283
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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