Knoxville Horror Film Fest
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Knoxville Horror Film Fest is East Tennessee’s longest-running film festival and one of the Southeast’s premier annual genre events. Founded in 2009, it showcases horror and broader genre cinema, including features, short films, cult classics, and special programming such as live podcasts, trivia, silent-film presentations, and its annual Grindhouse Grind-out filmmaking competition. Its significance in the festival circuit comes from its growth from a single-night local showcase into a multi-night event with regional and touring films, drawing horror audiences from across the region.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 17 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Central Cinema
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2009
Venue
Central Cinema
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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