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Fantastic Fest

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Fantastic Fest Overview:

Held each year at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on South Lamar in Austin, Fantastic Fest has become the largest genre film festival in the United States. Those in attendance are treated to a full slate of horror, sci-fi, and action movies throughout Fantastic Fest.

About Fantastic Fest:

Showcasing new horror, sci-fi, action, and fantasy films, Fantastic Fest has quickly become of the country's most popular film festivals. Founded by Tim Leagues, Harry Knowles, Paul Alvarado-Dykstra and Tim McCanlies in 2005, Fantastic Fest now encompasses eight days, generally covering the last week of September and first week of October, although dates vary from year to year.

Where Fantastic Fest is Held:

Although portions of Fantastic Fest are held throughout Austin, the primary location is the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 1120 South Lamar Blvd, Austin.

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