TORONTO AFTER DARK
FILM FESTIVAL
5 NIGHTS OF HORROR, SCI-FI, ACTION AND CULT CINEMA!
OCTOBER 14th to 18th 2026
SCOTIABANK THEATRE, TORONTO
Festival News
Our 2026 Call for Submissions for the 19th edition of the Toronto After Dark Film Festival is NOW OPEN! Submit your feature and short films to us today via FilmFreeway.
Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2025 is thrilled to announce the Award Winners of its 18th Annual Edition. As is tradition at the festival, the Toronto After Dark’s Jury is comprised of the fans themselves. Big winners include SILVER SCREAMERS, PRIMATE, SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE, QUEENS OF THE DEAD and THE FORBIDDEN CITY…
Toronto After Dark announces its 2025 lineup: Wickedly wild creature feature, Johannes Roberts’ PRIMATE, and a hotly anticipated action sequel, Jalmari Helander’s SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE, headline Toronto After Dark’s 18th edition, alongside a thrilling slate that forays into realms of vampires, zombies, and the horror filmmakers themselves!
The Toronto After Dark All-Access Pass is now on sale - and for a limited time discounted rate of $110.00!
Discount ends on Sept. 1st.
On May 26th, Toronto After Dark will be holding a free screening of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KAHN to commemorate the legacy of Adam Lopez, the founder of Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Tickets available here.
Save the Date! Toronto After Dark Film Festival returns October 15 - 19, 2025 with our thrilling 18th Annual Edition, showcasing the best new Horror, Thriller and Sci-Fi Cinema from around the world! For the latest details visit our About Us & Key Info page!