Der phantastische internationale Trashfilm
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Der phantastische internationale Trashfilm in Kassel is widely presented as Europe’s oldest trash film festival, founded in 2004 and focused on self-produced, low-budget, offbeat genre cinema. It is notable for showcasing quirky, loud, colorful, and intentionally over-the-top films—especially horror, comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, and related genre hybrids—and for giving filmmakers a public platform and audience awards in Kassel.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 20 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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