Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Shock Stock Horror & Underground Film Festival
London, Canada · Est. 2011 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
London, Canada
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
Canada's premiere horror and exploitation film festival and weekend long subculture celebration - now EXPANDED to include theatrical gala screenings and more special events. With International Celebrities, panels, screenings, and mayhem for FIVE days, it’s a long weekend you soon won't forget! ( est. 2011 ) Shock Stock is a festival with integrity and we will always defend and celebrate filmmakers who create their art with integrity. Shock Stock will ALWAYS be free to submit a HARD COPY of your film. Mail it along with your contact info and we'll have a look. DVD, VHS, Super 8mm, laserdisc and all other formats accepted!
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2011
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.1/ 5
Reviews
54
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
This festival was actually life-changing for us! We met so many cool filmmakers and film fans, and lived and breathed horror cinema for an entire weekend. On top of screening our DIY body horror film here, we also rented a booth at the convention and sold our film on DVD, and the folks there just got us, and everybody was so supportive and cool and fun to be around. If your film is playing here, go for the whole weekend and stay at the same hotel, it is a MASSIVE horror party.
- Filmmaker
Brinehouse Productions
- Filmmaker
I desperately wanted to attend this event, but my dogs health had been declining and I needed to spend those final days with him. He passed the day of the screening, and hearing the positive response from those who attended the screening of MEAT provided a much needed positive distraction when I needed it most. I appreciate the kindness and communication on behalf of the organizers and their team. It’s clear from the large response from those attending that this event is truly cherished and beloved by its fanbase. I hope I have the opportunity to attend the next one as a fan and supporter!
- Filmmaker
Shock Stock is a wild weekend. Great flicks great presentation great people. Had an awesome time!
- Filmmaker
Thanks for screening our short "Never Fingerbang a Wendigo!"
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