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Carcosian Film Night

Brussels, Belgium · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Brussels, Belgium
37
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Overview

Carcosian Film Night is a year-round short film festival based in Brussels that began in 2023 and has grown from an initial screening at Cinéma Galeries into a recurring event at venues across Belgium. It is notable for its focus on dark, intense, and sometimes socially relevant shorts at the edges of the occult, folk horror, cosmic horror, and Lovecraftian genres, making it a niche but distinctive presence in the fantastic-film circuit.

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+5 pts)

  • 3 years of history

Red Flags (-18 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Risk Flags

  • Description contradicts structured venue/screening data

Festival Details

Founded

2023

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Legitimacy Score37/100
TierWarning
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