The New York Science Fiction and Horror Film Festival
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The New York Science Fiction and Horror Film Festival is a New York–based genre festival that presents science fiction and horror films, with an emphasis on strong storytelling, original ideas, and effective visuals. It is notable for supporting independent genre filmmaking and for bringing together screenings and filmmaker discussions within New York’s genre-festival scene, giving it a niche but visible place on the festival circuit.[2][7][11]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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