“… a pillar of the cyberpunk movement and a testament to visual realism in animation.” (Nerdist)
“A stunning feat of modern animation, GHOST IN THE SHELL offers a thoughtful, complex treat for anime fans, as well as a perfect introduction for viewers new to the genre.” (Rotten Tomatoes)
“For sheer mind-expanding sci-fi strangeness this is hard to beat.” (Time Out)
“Most alluring are the crumbling neon cityscapes, real world/cyberspace fusion and the musings on identity.” (Total Film)
Monday, July 1
Doors 7:00 pm | Movie 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time
Advance tickets HERE
Why not make it a double bill with GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE at 9:30 pm HERE?
GHOST IN THE SHELL “Kôkaku kidôtai” (Mamoru Oshii,1995, 83 mins / 14 A / Japanese with English subs) In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as ‘The Puppetmaster’ begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance <[email protected]> and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.)
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale.