Lift-Off Film Festival
Various, United Kingdom
74
Tier BScreenings40 categories
Festival dossier
Romford Horror Festival
Romford, United Kingdom · Est. 2020 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Romford, United Kingdom
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 6 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Lumiere Cinema
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
Romford Horror Festival, also known as "HorRHIFFic," is a four-day genre film festival held in Romford, United Kingdom, and is noted for its large-scale programming and growing prominence on the UK horror circuit. It showcases independent horror films alongside classic horror titles, and has expanded to include related genre work such as sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, and dark comedies, making it a significant platform for emerging filmmakers and premieres.
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+63 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Lumiere Cinema
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (54 refs, 2 languages)
- 6 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
2020
Venue
Lumiere Cinema
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.5/ 5
Reviews
93
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