Festival Updates

Toronto After Dark 2009 First Films Announced! TRICK ‘R TREAT, GRACE, VAMPIRE GIRL and More!

In its first wave of film titles revealed for 2009, Toronto After Dark Film Festival is proud to announce a selection of eight outstanding new horror, sci-fi, action and cult feature films that will have their Toronto Theatrical Premieres at the festival this August 14-21.  The initial lineup includes a number of critically acclaimed films from around the world including the much-anticipated Halloween-set creepfest TRICK ‘R TREAT starring TRUE BLOOD’S Anna Paquin, and GRACE, the shocking zombie baby movie that had audience members fainting during its rollout at Sundance!  Fans who prefer genre films of a more fantastic nature have a special treat in store with the North American Premiere of the new British thriller FRANKLYN that merges present day London with a futuristic steampunk world, and stars heartthrobs Ryan Phillippe and Eva Green (CASINO ROYALE).

The insane stunt-work on show in the crowd-pleasing new French diamond heist movie BLACK will delight action-lovers, while those who prefer their thrills Asian, bloody and bizarre need look no further than the twisted Japanese romantic horror comedy VAMPIRE GIRL VS FRANKENSTEIN GIRL from the makers of last year’s festival hit, TOKYO GORE POLICE.  The festival’s first Brazilian feature EMBODIMENT OF EVIL signals a bloody return to form of legendary Latin horror icon, Coffin Joe. Meanwhile our first Indonesian film, THE FORBIDDEN DOOR is a dark and twisted thriller from an up and coming master of the genre. Finally, SOMEONE’S KNOCKING AT THE DOOR will have cult film fans delirious with its psychedelic spin on the classic serial killer genre.

For a closer look at all eight titles announced today, scroll down this page here. The complete and final lineup of films which will include 9 more feature films plus a collection of amazing shorts, and single ticket box office will go live here closer to the festival date. In the meantime fans planning to see a number of films at the fest, can pre-order our best-selling All-Access Festival Pass which saves over $100 on buying single tickets at the actual event. Find out why it sells out every year and order your own while you still can here.