ScareFest Horror Film Festival
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ScareFest Horror Film Festival is the film-festival component of ScareFest Weekend in Lexington, Kentucky, a large horror and paranormal convention known for drawing major genre fans, celebrity guests, and thousands of attendees. Its programming centers on independent horror films and related genre work, with past descriptions noting screenings of horror classics, indie features, and horror subgenres such as slasher, supernatural, comedy horror, and dark sci-fi. Within the film-festival circuit, it is notable as part of one of the largest horror conventions in the United States and as a long-running platform for genre filmmakers to reach a dedicated audience.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 18 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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