Cartagena International Film Festival
Cartagena, Colombia
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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Medellín Horror Fest
estrella, Colombia · Est. 2020 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
estrella, Colombia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 6 years of verifiable history
Overview
Medellín Horror Fest is a horror and fantasy film festival held in Medellín, with screenings and related activities such as talks and cosplay events. It is notable for focusing exclusively on terror and horror while creating a platform for local, national, and international filmmakers, making it an important genre event in Colombia’s festival circuit.[1][2][3]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2020
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.6/ 5
Reviews
18
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