Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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Santecchia Horror Festival
Gioi, Italy · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Gioi, Italy
32
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Santecchia Horror Festival is the first horror film festival in the Cilento area, held in Gioi, a medieval village in the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park. It is notable for turning the entire town into an immersive festival site with screenings, workshops, guided tours, and industry meetings, and for highlighting short horror films and screenplays, including all horror subgenres.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
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Legitimacy Score32/100
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