The Magic of Horror

United States
Tier CTrusted
57
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The Magic of Horror is a U.S. genre festival devoted to horror films and related creative works, with competitions for shorts, screenplays, trailers, and movie posters. It is notable for its broad awards structure, including special recognition for low-budget, Virginia-made, and craft categories, which gives it a niche place in the independent horror festival circuit. [1]

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+22 pts)

  • 9 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

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  • FF_RATED

Festival Details

Founded

2017

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Legitimacy Score57/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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