Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
100
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Cabane à Sang Gala - Horror and trash extravaganza
Montreal, Canada · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Montreal, Canada
32
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Cabane à Sang is a Montreal-based annual genre film festival founded in 2017 that presents a five-night program of short films in the trash, horror, science-fiction, animation, and experimental categories. It is notable for its deliberately chaotic, grindhouse-inspired identity, its mix of local and international submissions, and its signature "Party Pooper" competition, which has made it a distinctive event in the underground genre-festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
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Legitimacy Score32/100
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