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Park City, United States
100
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Poconos Horror Fest
United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
23
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Poconos Horror Fest is an international horror festival in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, centered on short horror films under 30 minutes. It is notable for its grassroots focus on independent and often underappreciated horror shorts, its low submission fees, and its annual screening at the historic Pocono Cinema, built in 1887.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score23/100
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