Shock Stock Horror & Underground Film Festival
Emerging or unverified festival
Shock Stock Horror & Underground Film Festival is a London, Ontario-based horror and subculture event that combines film screenings with a convention atmosphere. Founded in 2011, it is notable as Canada’s first independently operated pop culture convention focused primarily on horror, and it has grown into a competitive festival with the Crystal Shocker Awards and a reputation for showcasing uninhibited genre filmmaking.[6][8]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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