KORK International Horror Film Festival
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KORK International Horror Film Festival is an Istanbul-based genre festival launched in 2024 that showcases horror, thriller, mystery, gore, and related genre films from around the world, alongside Turkish horror works. It is notable for positioning itself as a center for horror cinema in Istanbul and for being recognized by Dread Central among the top genre film festivals, while also receiving the EFFE Quality Label for 2026–2027 from the European Festivals Association. It has quickly gained significance in the international horror-festival circuit by presenting features and shorts during Halloween season and by serving as a platform for both international and Turkish genre cinema.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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