Texas Frightmare Weekend Presented by Arrow Video The Southwest's Premier Horror Convention & Film Festival
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Texas Frightmare Weekend, presented by Arrow Video, is a long-running horror convention and film festival in the Dallas–Fort Worth area that bills itself as the Southwest’s premier event for genre fans. It is notable for combining celebrity appearances, screenings, panels, and vendor programming, with a focus on horror and broader genre cinema, including work by Texas filmmakers and emerging talent. The event has become one of the largest horror gatherings in the United States and a significant stop on the genre-festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 16 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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