The dead are coming back to life outside the isolated Mi’gmaq reserve of Red Crow, except for its Indigenous inhabitants who are immune to the zombie plague. Traylor, the tribal sheriff, must protect his son’s pregnant girlfriend, apocalyptic refugees, and reserve riff raff from the hordes of walking white corpses. With Michael Greyeyes, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Devery Jacobs, Forrest Goodluck.

“Barnaby’s film rejects the default white gaze of so many horror films, choosing to tell a story through an unapologetically Indigenous lens.” (Austin Chronicle)

“You better have a novel wrinkle or two if you expect anyone to enjoy your zombie movie these days, and this one presents a fascinating hook.” (Thrillist)

“‘Blood Quantum’ is a refreshing break from the same sad drama that is usually regurgitated when filmmakers, even those from an Indigenous or Native background, attempt to talk about the Indian experience.” (Thrillist)

“With a unique and clever plot twist on the zombie trope, an important place in film history and some badass swordplay, ‘Blood Quantum’ is one to watch out for.” (SciFi Now)

Tuesday, April 22
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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BLOOD QUANTUM (Jeff Barnaby, 2019 / 18A) The dead are coming back to life outside the isolated Mi’kmaq reserve of Red Crow, except for its Indigenous inhabitants who are strangely immune to the zombie plague.

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