HorrorHaus Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
HorrorHaus Film Festival is a Los Angeles-area, three-day independent genre festival dedicated to horror and related subgenres. It is notable for its strong reputation on FilmFreeway, where it has been repeatedly recognized among the platform’s top-reviewed festivals, and for its focus on showcasing inventive, spine-tingling work from filmmakers around the world. [1]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+38 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at The MAIN (in-person 2016-2019, 2022, 2025; later remote)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
- Photos/press/video of past screenings
Festival Details
Founded
2015
Venue
The MAIN (in-person 2016-2019, 2022, 2025; later remote)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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