The Thing In The Basement Horror Fest
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Thing In The Basement Horror Fest is a Seattle-area independent horror festival that spotlights indie genre filmmaking and other horror-adjacent creative work, including film, animation, screenwriting, photography, and art. It is notable for its open, passion-driven programming, audience-choice voting, and broad genre range that extends beyond pure horror into science fiction, thriller, mystery, comedy, and drama, making it a welcoming venue for emerging creators in the underground genre circuit.[1][4]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Historic Roxy Theater
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- FF_RATED
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
Historic Roxy Theater
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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