Fright Nights - the ultimate festival of fear
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Fright Nights – the ultimate festival of fear is a unique Austrian horror film festival held in Pasching, Upper Austria, known for giving equal footing to independent, professional, low-budget, and no-budget horror productions. Founded in 2005 by Heinz Olbrich, it has grown into a competition-based event with entries from more than 30 countries and awards the Silver Hand in multiple categories. [1][2][4]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 19 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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