MOTELX - Lisbon International Horror Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
MOTELX - Lisbon International Horror Film Festival is an annual genre festival held in Lisbon since 2007, dedicated primarily to horror films while also showcasing diverse genre cinema including features, shorts, documentaries, and retrospectives. It is notable as the only Portuguese festival accredited by FIAPF and a member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation, earning recognition as one of the world's most important genre festivals by MovieMaker Magazine and Dread Central. The festival significantly promotes international horror while serving as a key platform for emerging Portuguese horror cinema.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- FIAPF Accredited (44 festivals worldwide)
- 19 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- No named venue
Festival Details
Founded
2007
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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