Ethereal Horror Fest
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Ethereal Horror Fest is an independent horror and genre film festival based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2019 and built around immersive, filmmaker-focused programming. It showcases shorts, features, student films, and other horror-genre works from emerging and established filmmakers, and is notable for adding live experiences such as Q&As, panels, and special events that make it more than a standard screening series.[2][4][8][16][17]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at AFS Cinema
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
AFS Cinema
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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