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CUTTING EDGE HORROR
Saturday, Oct 20 2007, 1.45pm, Innis Town Hall Theatre
$8 Matinee Special. For just $5 more, enjoy a double feature afternoon with AACHI & SSIPAK.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Toronto After Dark’s CUTTING EDGE HORROR program comprises of nine outstanding new international horror short films from four continents, including a number of award winners and high profile premieres. Co-presented with the Worldwide Short Film Festival.
***UPDATED*** REVIEWS FROM TORONTO AFTER DARK 2007: CHUD.com, Twitch, Our Lady of Perpetual Hell, Bunnyheros Lair, Box Office Magazine , Zed Sounds, 10 Movies To See Before You Die, Festival Program
THE FILMS
- AKAI
- Carlos G. Gananian, Brazil 2006, 20 min
- A visually sublime depiction of a vampire′s inner struggle with his own existence.
- ANGE
- Nikolas List, Belgium 2006, 15 min
- A doll repairman′s encounter with a girl born without a spine changes his life, challenging him to face the voices that haunt him every day and night.
Award Winner: Best Cinematography Short Competition – Festival International du Film Francophone–Namur 2006
- DEAR BEAUTIFUL **Update: Audience choice for Best International Short, Bronze Award Winner**
- Roland Becerra, USA 2007, 15 min, Canadian Premiere
- The sudden appearance of exotic flowers in New Haven spawns an unprecedented epidemic that threatens to destroy the city and Paul′s marriage. Award Winner: Moving Pictures Magazine Short Film Competition – Cannes Film Festival 2007
- FROM INSIDE
- John Bergin, USA 2007, 9 min, ***World Premiere***
- It′s the end of the world and the beginning of a nightmare. John Bergin′s adaptation of his acclaimed graphic novel, soon to be feature film.
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 YOU
- David Alcalde, Spain 2006, 12 min
- A dark story about obsession, cats and birthday presents. Award Winner: Best Short – Scream Fest LA 2006 / Best Short – New York Horror Film Festival 2006.
- IT CAME FROM THE WEST **UPDATE: Audience Choice for Best International Short, Gold Award Winner**
- Tor Frugergaard, Denmark 2007, 17 min, Canadian Premiere
- Zombified western icons rise from the dead and bloody mayhem ensues. Did we mention they are all puppets? Watch the outrageous trailer here. Award Winner: Audience Award – Dead by Dawn 2007
- LIFE DEATH AFTERLIFE ETC.
- Pete Letz, USA 2006, 13 min, International Premiere
- A surreal trip through the stages of life... like being buried alive, trying to reinsert brain matter or stabbing yourself in the ear with a pair of scissors. Award Nominee: Best Short Film – Palm Beach International 2007.
- THE MORNING AFTER
- Daniel Knight, Australia 2006, 7 min, Toronto Premiere
- How far can post–sex regret go? Award Winner: 2nd Place – Fitzroy Shorts
- WOK
- Mark Alston, Australia 2005, 6 min, International Premiere
- Two tourists looking for a good time wind up in a creepy Chinese restaurant. They don′t have a good time.
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