Manhattan Horror Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Manhattan Horror Film Festival is a New York City genre event dedicated to horror cinema, with programming that typically includes feature films, shorts, and related genre work. It is notable for its focus on independent and emerging horror filmmakers and for its role in the city’s horror-festival scene, where it contributes to the visibility of new genre work in a major media market.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema Village
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Trust Signals
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- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2012
Venue
Cinema Village
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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