Belfast International Horror Festival
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The Belfast International Horror Festival is a Belfast-based genre festival, originally founded in 2020 as the Dark Hedges Film Festival and rebranded in 2025. It is notable for presenting a mix of international horror features, short films, and cult classics, often with themed programming and special events that help make it a distinctive event in Northern Ireland’s film calendar.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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