Austin Horror Film Festival
Emerging or unverified festival
The Austin Horror Film Festival is a premier horror festival in Austin that focuses exclusively on horror rather than a broad mix of genres. It is notable for its carefully curated programming of independent horror shorts and features across sub-genres such as psychological, supernatural, slasher, monster, comedy, found footage, and grindhouse, and for its distinctive VHS-tape trophy awards. In the film festival circuit, it functions as a niche showcase for horror filmmakers and a passionate audience, helping spotlight new work within the genre.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+9 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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