Death's Parade Film Fest
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Death's Parade Film Fest is a Red Bluff, California festival dedicated to horror, thriller, and suspense cinema. It showcases independent short and feature films, with programming that often emphasizes paranormal, psychological, body horror, found footage, monsters, zombies, gore, dark comedy, and experimental genre work. It is notable as a curated platform for independent horror filmmakers and as a regional gathering point for horror audiences in Shasta and Tehama County, giving the festival a niche presence within the independent horror circuit. [1][2]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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