HORROR Underground Film & Screenplay Festival
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HORROR Underground Film & Screenplay Festival is a Montreal-based hybrid festival devoted to independent horror films and screenplays that push against commercial conventions. It is notable for its audience-feedback screening format, regular screenings in Montreal and Los Angeles, and its emphasis on underground, boundary-breaking work that includes both films and scripts.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+24 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
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