TORONTO AFTER DARK 2022 SCHEDULE
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This October 19-23 join us the 16th Annual Toronto After Dark: Horror, Sci-Fi & Action Film Festival, at Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St. West, Toronto!
Thrilling highlights this year include two scary new supernatural tales PREY FOR THE DEVIL and EVIL EYE, fan favourite director Neil Marshall's (THE DESCENT) latest new sci-fi horror THE LAIR, a double bill of apocalyptic mayhem on our ZOMBIE NIGHT, and LIVING WITH CHUCKY, a new documentary about the most famous killer doll in the world! See these and more in our 30-second Sizzle Trailer below.
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See You After Dark at the Fest!
OCTOBER 19 - 23, 2022 - FILM SCHEDULE
WEDNesday, OCTOBER 19 - OPENING NIGHT!
7.00 PM: prey for the devil (USA) - Opening gala film
Special Presentation. Director - Daniel Stamm
**Director & Select Cast In Attendance for Post-Screening Q&A**
Toronto After Dark kicks off in style this year with a not-to-be-missed Special Presentation of the highly anticipated scary new supernatural movie PREY FOR THE DEVIL, directed by returning festival filmmaker Daniel Stamm (THE LAST EXORCISM). A young nun, newly enrolled in Exorcism school, finds herself in a terrifying battle for the soul of a demonically possessed young girl! The fantastic cast is led by Toronto-born rising star Jacqueline Byers (SALVATION) and also includes fan favourites Virginia Madsen (CANDYMAN) and Colin Salmon (RESIDENT EVIL).
Screens with short film The Cradle by Massimo Meo
9.30 PM: H4Z4RD (BELGIUM)
Canadian Premiere. Director - Jonas Govaerts.
Strap in for a bloody wild and darkly funny, action-packed ride in H4Z4RD, the high octane Fantastic Fest hit crowdpleaser, from the twisted mind of acclaimed screenwriter Trent Haaga (CHEAP THRILLS, DEADGIRL). Noah Hazard (Euro superstar DJ Dimitri ‘Vegas’ Thivaios) finds himself having the worst day of his driving life when his bad seed cousin involves him in a drug deal that goes terribly wrong. It's not long before the duo are covered in blood, racing for their lives on the streets of Antwerp, with a bodycount that keeps piling up!
Screens with short film Cruise by Sam Rudykoff
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 - SCI-FI NIGHT!
7.00 PM: SOMETHING IN THE DIRT (USA)
Toronto Premiere. Directors - Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
A huge hit at Sundance, SOMETHING IN THE DIRT is the latest sci-fi horror mystery puzzlebox from TADFF favourites Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (The Endless, Spring, Resolution). Two young neighbours set out to record on film various paranormal activities in their apartment building. Soon they find themselves caught up in something that appears to be not of this world! No trailer can do this incredible film justice, just come and experience it!
Screens with short film Anything, Anything by Emma Higgins
9.45 PM: THE LAIR (U.K.)
North American Premiere. Director - Neil Marshall
Acclaimed Toronto After Dark alum Neil Marshall (THE DESCENT, DOG SOLDIERS) brings thrills and chills once more to underground caves with his latest action-packed sci-fi horror movie THE LAIR! Deep in the mountains of Afghanistan, a squad of allied soldiers stumble across an abandoned underground Soviet facility. But their visit awakens something in the lair, and the squad soon find themselves in the fight of their lives against enemy forces that don't appear to be human!
Screens with short film The Ratcatcher’s Daughter by Jim Bryson & Adam Jeffcoat
friday, OCTOBER 21 - zombie night!
7.00 PM: mexzombies (mexico)
North American Premiere. Director - Chava Cartas
When the undead apocalypse strikes on Halloween night in a small gated community in Mexico, its up to a bunch of local high school misfits to save the day. Featuring an endearing bunch of freaks and geeks coming up with inventive kills to take down the undead, MEXZOMBIES is a fantastic fusion of ZOMBIELAND, STRANGER THINGS and THE GOONIES! Alas we only have a so-so teaser trailer. Just trust us: you'll be kicking yourself in the brainssss if you miss this crowdpleaser destined to be a huge hit with the Toronto After Dark audience!
Screens with short film In The Dark by Bronson Allen
9.30 PM: DAY ZERO (PHILLIPINES)
North American Premiere. Director - Joey De Guzman
If you’re looking for more heart pounding zombie action in the vein of previous TADFF hit TRAIN TO BUSAN, look no further than DAY ZERO! When a virus outbreak starts turning everyone in the city into bloodthirsty ghouls, an inmate with Special Forces training (MMA-fighter Brandon Vera) breaks out of jail and decides to fight his way through the hordes to get home. Incorporating bare fisted martial arts with zombie fighting this innovative Filipino apocalyptic actioner is an intense ride not to be missed!
Screens with short film Dissós by Steven Elford
saturday, OCTOBER 22
1.00-3.00 PM: FILMMAKERS RECEPTION - SOCIAL EVENT
3.30 PM: CANADIAN SHORTS AFTER DARK
**A Number of the Filmmakers will be In Attendance for Post-screening Q&A**
A Showcase of 8 amazing Canadian horror, sci-fi, action and cult short films: BLACK FOREST SANATORIUM directed by Diana Thorneycroft, IN THE SHADOWS by David Émond-Ferrat, NUDE by Olivier Labonté LeMoyne, THE COMMUNITY by Milos Mitrovic, THE FLYING SAILOR by Wendy Tilby & Amanda Forbis, THE FORE-MEN by Adrian Bobb, THE TEMPLE by Alain Fournier and THE TRUNK by Travis Laidlaw. For more info on all the amazing Canadian Shorts screening this year in both this Canadian Shorts Showcase as as well as our Canadian Pre-Feature shorts visit our Canadian Shorts Page.
6.00 PM: FREAKS OUT (ITALY)
Ontario Premiere. Director - Gabriele Mainetti
Our audience is in for a lavish, big budget sci-fi fantasy treat with the Venice Film Fest hit FREAKS OUT. During World War II in occupied Rome a group of circus freaks with super powers band together to fight against the oppressive German army. Alas we just have a teaser, not a proper trailer for this absolutely stunning crowdpleaser! Just Imagine INGLORIOUS BASTERDS fused with the X-MEN, directed with the visionary style of Guillermo del Toro and you get an idea of why you won't want to miss this multiple audience-award winner on the Big Screen!
Screens with short film My Deep Dark Fears by Louis-David Jutras
9.15 PM: EVIL EYE (MEXICO)
Canadian Premiere. Director - Isaac Ezban
**Director In Attendance for Post-Screening Q&A**
If you're looking for scares in the dark, look no further than EVIL EYE, a terrifying new rural witchcraft horror movie from Mexico that will have fans jumping out of their seats in fear! When hospital treatment fails, two desperate parents decide to leave their sick daughter Luna with her grandmother who lives near the woods. It's not long before Luna realizes that evil lurks in Granny's house! Possibly the scariest film in our lineup this year, you've been warned!
Screens with short film Les Dents De La Maison (Paws) by Austin Birtch
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 - CLOSING DAY!
1.00 - 3.00 PM: PASSHOLDERS PARTY - SOCIAL EVENT
3.15 PM: international shorts after dark
**Director Joseph Bado In Attendance for Post-screening Q&A**
A collection of 8 incredible International horror, sci-fi, action and cult short films will screen this year as part of our popular global short film showcase: BUG BITES Directed by Daniel DelPurgatori, MANTRA by Stef Meyer & Pascal Bourelier, O by Dominik Balkow, ROLE PLAY by Bill Neil, SHUT by Niels Bourgonje, SMILE by Ryan Joseph McDuffie, THE BLOOD OF THE DINOSAURS by Joseph Bado and TISTLEBU by Simon M. Valentine. For more info on these amazing films visit our International Shorts Page
6 PM: LIVING WITH CHUCKY (USA)
Canadian Premiere. Director - Kyra Elise Gardner
**Director In Attendance for Post-Screening Q&A**
Join us for the Canadian Premiere of LIVING WITH CHUCKY, a fan-delighting new feature documentary from Toronto After Dark short film alum Kyra Elise Gardner, daughter of Chucky’s head puppeteer! Interviewing everyone involved in the Chuckyverse , Kyra reveals the true behind the scenes secret story of all things Chucky. And what makes this doc really special is the the unique personal point of view she adds as someone whose lived with the dolls and actors as an extended part of her family since she was born! The Q&A with Kyra following the screening will be an added special treat for Chucky fans. Co-stars Chucky creator Don Mancini, actors Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, John Waters and more! No trailer but trust us, this film which just won the Audience Award at Florida’s Popcorn Frights Film Festival is an absolute crowd-pleaser for Chucky fans!
Screens with short film Diggin’ A Hole by David Bragg
With Exclusive Pre-Screening Chucky Photo-Op! (4.30-5pm)
9.00 PM: HERE FOR BLOOD (CANADA) CLOSING GALA FILM
World Premiere. Director - Daniel Turres
**Director & Select Cast & Crew In Attendance for Post-Screening Q&A**
Join us for the World Premiere of HERE FOR BLOOD, an awesome new horror action comedy, that was made locally to boot! A demon-worshipping cult breaks into a couple's home to abduct their daughter. But they don't count on the babysitter (Shawn Roberts from RESIDENT EVIL APOCALYPSE) being a pro-wrestler. Bloody mayhem ensues! Full of great gore gags, action and demonic comedy in the vein of THE EVIL DEAD series, this is a Toronto After Dark crowd-pleasing finale not to be missed!
Screens with short film Horse Brothers by Milos Mitrovic & Fabian Velasco
2022 KEY FESTIVAL LINKS & ADDITIONAL INFO
WHAT TO EXPECT: For the answers to lots of FAQS about attending the festival please scroll down our About Us Page.
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