festival icaro guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala
94
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
XIBALBÁ - Festival de Cine de Terror Latinoamericano
Guatemala, Guatemala · Est. 2021 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Guatemala, Guatemala
42
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
XIBALBÁ - Festival de Cine de Terror Latinoamericano is an annual horror-and-fantasy film festival founded in Guatemala in 2021 to promote Latin American genre cinema and create a meeting point between audiences and filmmakers. It is notable for its focus on terror and fantasy from across Latin America, its use of multiple venues in several Guatemalan cities, and its growing role as a regional showcase for short and feature films and genre subgenres.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2021
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
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