Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest
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Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest is a long-running film festival in Ravenna, Italy, devoted to the “dark side” of cinema and recognized as one of the most established genre festivals in the Italian scene. It showcases horror, thriller, noir, fantastic, and other genre films, including features, shorts, animation, and documentaries, with competitions and retrospectives that emphasize stylistic and thematic innovation. Its significance comes from its strong position in the European genre-festival network and its role as a prominent showcase for international and independent genre cinema.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 24 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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