Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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The Chicago Horror Film Awards
Chicago, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Chicago, United States
8
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Chicago Horror Film Awards, presented as part of the Chicago Horror Film Festival in Chicago, is a long-running independent genre event devoted to horror cinema. It is notable for showcasing indie horror from local and international filmmakers, including features, shorts, student work, animation, and other dark or disturbing genre films, and it has been described by its organizers as one of the top horror film festivals in the world.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-44 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
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Legitimacy Score8/100
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Community Reports0
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