The Magic of Horror
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
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
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