HorrorFest International
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
HorrorFest International Film Festival is a long-running horror-focused event held in St. George, Utah, at the historic Electric Theater. Founded in 2002 and expanded internationally in 2020, it is notable for showcasing independent horror, thriller, sci-fi, dark drama, and dark comedy films from around the world, along with panels, guest appearances, and other genre-focused events. It is recognized as Southern Utah’s longest-running horror film festival and has been described as one of the better-known horror festivals in the genre circuit.[1][2][7][12]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 24 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at The Electric Theater
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2002
Venue
The Electric Theater
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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