Screamfest® Horror Film Festival - NEW ORLEANS
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Screamfest® Horror Film Festival - New Orleans, based in St. Rose/New Orleans, is the New Orleans branch of Screamfest NOLA, an annual horror festival that has run for multiple years at the Broad Theater. It is notable for showcasing independent horror and genre films, including shorts and feature-length premieres, and for serving as a regional destination for Halloween-season programming and filmmaker exposure within the U.S. horror-festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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