It's Alive! Horror Film Festival
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It's Alive! Horror Film Festival is an annual horror festival held in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2023 and described as the first Bulgarian genre film festival. It is notable for showcasing mainly horror films, especially new indie titles and genre classics, and for its Halloween opening, audience-voted awards, and growing role in building a local horror festival tradition in Eastern Europe.[1][2][3]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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