Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Happy Fright Film Festival
Fillmore, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Fillmore, United States
21
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Happy Fright Film Festival is a new horror-focused event held at the historic Fillmore Town Theatre in Fillmore, California. It is notable for blending independent horror screenings with comedy, live music, stand-up performances, vendors, cosplay, and a pop-up arcade, giving it the feel of both a film festival and a horror convention. Its programming centers on indie horror, dark comedy, supernatural, and cult-genre films, often including Q&As and special guest appearances, which helps position it as a regional showcase for genre filmmakers rather than a major long-established festival.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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