Kathmandu Horror Film Fest
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Kathmandu Horror Film Fest (KHFF) is Nepal’s first film festival dedicated exclusively to horror, fantasy, and folklore cinema. Organized in Kathmandu by the Nepal Film & Cultural Academy as a sister event to the Nepal International Film Festival, it is notable for bringing international genre films to Nepal and for positioning horror as a serious cultural and artistic form within the country’s emerging festival scene.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
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