NOW ON SALE: ALL-ACCESS PASSES FOR THE 2025 FESTIVAL!

The Toronto After Dark All-Access Pass is now on sale - and for a limited time discounted rate of $110.00!

The All-Access Pass gives festival-goers the comfort of Priority Entry to all screenings at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival combined with a substantial discount vs. regular ticket prices. Only 200 are available - and they sell out early each year, so secure yours here. Discounted rate ends Sept. 1st.

Note that for its 2025 edition, the All-Access Pass will work a little differently, as passes will be digitally claimed through the film festival platform Eventive. Through the platform, pass-holders will guarantee their seat by reserving tickets for individual screenings and events that they wish to attend. The reservation window will open a week before Single Tickets go on sale, so pass-holders can still be assured that they will have priority access to every screening at the festival. Buy them here.

If you still prefer to buy Single Tickets, they will become available in Late September (date TBD).

Memorial Screening for Adam Lopez: Star Trek II The Wrath of Kahn

We were saddened to announce on social media channels last month that Adam Lopez - our founder and festival director - had passed away on April 8th, 2025, having fought a heroic three year battle with cancer; an experience he shared publicly, with both profound vulnerability and inspiring optimism.

Ever passionate for genre cinema and the community he cultivated through Toronto After Dark Film Festival, one of Adam’s final wishes was for his life to be commemorated alongside a screening of one of his favourite films: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn.

His family, friends and fellow “cine-maniacs” are therefore invited to return to The Bloor Cinema - the original venue of Toronto After Dark, which Adam founded 19 years ago - and to raise a bag of popcorn in his memory while experiencing the “thrills and chills” of a science-fiction classic.

The film will be preceded by a dedication to Adam Lopez, including spoken remarks and a photo and video tribute. Tickets are free, and can be reserved here.

Get Ready for the 18th Annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival, October 15-19, 2025!

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!

2024 Festival Postponed to October 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce that the 18th Annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival, originally scheduled for October 2024, has been postponed until October 15-19, 2025. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond our control have led to this decision.

We look forward to seeing you After Dark again next year, once again at the Scotiabank Theatre in the heart of Toronto's downtown when we return with Five Nights of Awesome New Horror, Thriller and Sci-Fi Movies !

For more information on the postponement, please refer to the full statement from Festival Director & Founder Adam Lopez. Adam discusses the primary reason for the postponement (his current health issues), and the difficult decision to step down as the festival's leader at the end of this year. You can find the statement at the following link.

Thank You for Toronto After Dark 2023!

Huge Thanks again to everyone who took part in Toronto After Dark 2023, which wrapped up last weekend. From multiple sell-out screenings to a record number of delighted filmmakers in attendance our 17th edition was a huge success! Check out all the 2023 photos now online at our Facebook Albums here. We hope to see you After Dark Again for our 18th Edition in October 16-20, 2024. Cheers!