After Dark Film Festival
October 14th, 2008 by Gilbert Seah
A Horror film fest is opening this week in time for Halloween.
A MUST-SEAH is the opening gala “Let the Right One In”.
For more details, click on the after dark website at”
http://www.torontoafterdark.com
Welcome to Toronto After Dark 2008!
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival! 16 incredible new horror, sci-fi, action and cult feature films from seven countries, spread across four thematic spotlights, are at the core of this year’s thrilling showcase running eight nights, Oct. 17-24 at the Bloor Cinema. In addition we also have two amazing short film collections comprising 26 new films from Canada and around the world for fans to enjoy. Click on the links below to find out more about the movies and watch their trailers. To find out how to buy tickets to any of the films, click here. You can also browse by screening time, by visiting the festival schedule.
Undead Tales
There’s plenty for zombie and vampire fans to sink their teeth into with these five unique tales of the undead causing mayhem for the living:
* Let the Right One In (Opening Gala)
* I Sell The Dead (Closing Gala)
* Kevin Tenney’s Brain Dead
* Trailer Park of Terror
* Netherbeast Incorporated
Heroes In Action
Three tales of heroic action featuring self-made superheroes, justice-seeking old timers, and future Earth soldiers:
* MirageMan
* Red
* Mutant Chronicles
Cult Discoveries
An assortment of five brilliant new genre-bending films makes up our first ever Cult Discoveries spotlight. From a gothic sci-fi horror musical to cutting-edge comedy, technicolor crime noir to over-the-top Asian gore action, and twisted animated storytelling - there’s something for any fan looking to for a one-of-a-kind cinematic treat at the fest:
* Repo! The Genetic Opera
* Tokyo Gore Police
* Who is KK Downey?
* South of Heaven
* Idiots & Angels
Scares in the Dark
For those who like to get their adrenalin pumping whilst watching a horror film we have three flicks loaded with late night scares:
* 4BIA (Phobia)
* Home Movie
* Donkey Punch
Short Film Programs
Finally, some of the very best films that play at our festival are short. Be sure to check out these mini-masterpieces:
* Shorts After Dark (International Short Film Showcase)
* Canada After Dark (Canadian Short Film Showcase)
Enjoy the Festival!
