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KORK International Horror Film Festival
Istanbul, Türkiye · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Istanbul, Türkiye
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
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.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2023
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
25
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