Rock Horror Film Festival

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tier CUnder Review
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The Rock Horror Film Festival is a Brazilian genre festival in Rio de Janeiro that combines horror, thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, and animation screenings with a rock-and-roll atmosphere. It is notable for presenting a mix of national and international films and for positioning itself as a festive, music-linked event for fans of both cinema and rock culture. The festival’s significance lies in its focus on genre cinema and its role as a specialized Brazilian showcase for shorts, feature films, and documentaries, with Portuguese-subtitled submissions required for foreign-language titles.

Last updated Aug 15, 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

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Positive Signals

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Festival Details

Founded

2020

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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