Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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The Magic of Horror Special Contest - Horror Artwork
United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
18
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Magic of Horror Special Contest - Horror Artwork is a companion contest to the Magic of Horror festival in Wakefield, Virginia, focused specifically on horror-themed artwork and photography rather than films. It is notable for extending the festival’s genre celebration beyond cinema, giving artists a platform to present grotesque, macabre, and horror-inspired visual work on-screen at the festival and in its online awards presentation.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Legitimacy Score18/100
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