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United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
Mistress Mary Horror Film FestEVIL is a U.S. horror film festival that presents accepted films in an intimate live screening setting and pairs the event with audience interaction, networking, and a specialty anthology DVD initiative. It is notable for its theatrical, immersive presentation and for offering selected shorts and features the chance to be included on a special edition horror anthology DVD, making it a niche event within the independent horror circuit.[1][2]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2023
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