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Glasgow, United Kingdom · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Horror Cut is a Glasgow-based horror film showcase held at The Old Hairdressers, an independent arts venue and bar. It is notable for its atmospheric screening setting and for programming independent horror, gore, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and dark horror-comedy films that span subgenres from slashers to supernatural and psychological horror. Its significance in the festival circuit is as a focused niche event for genre filmmakers and audiences, offering an accessible platform for emerging horror work rather than a broad competitive festival.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2023
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