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In a Violent Nature

When a group of teens takes a locket from a collapsed fire tower in the woods, they unwittingly resurrect the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime. The undead killer soon embarks on a bloody rampage to retrieve the stolen locket, methodically

Ice Guardians: Gino Odjick Foundation Fundraiser

Newsweek’s “Top 10 Documentary for 2016”, ICE GUARDIANS explores one of the most controversial and provocative positions in the history of sport. ICE GUARDIANS journeys into the lives of those who perform what is undoubtedly the toughest job within the National Hockey League today: The Enforcer. Very few understand

I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing (Canadian Film Day Screening!)

A charming, whimsical story about a waifish daydreamer with artistic aspirations. Structured around a video-recorded confession, in Patricia Rozema’s fanciful character study, aspiring photographer Polly (comedian Sheila McCarthy) lands a job at a Toronto art gallery run by Gabrielle (Paule Baillargeon), who is also a painter. Polly is impressed with

I Used To Be Funny

Aly Pankiw‘s Toronto-set feature debut focuses on a young stand-up comedian (Rachel Sennott, BOTTOMS, SHIVA BABY) struggling with PTSD and the decision to join the search for a missing teen she used to nanny. With Olga Petsa, Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees. “Features a mic-drop performance from Rachel Sennott.” (New York

I Am Chris Farley

Join us at the Rio Theatre for an exclusive Vancouver run of the highly anticipated new documentary I AM CHRIS FARLEY. Chris Farley’s brother, comedian Kevin Farley (who also served as an executive producer on the film), will be present at screenings on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29

I Am Alfred Hitchcock (With Filmmaker Q&A!)

Just as the rules of filmmaking were being written, Alfred Hitchcock was already tearing them up and making his own. From fighting censorship, to using manipulative tactics to control actors, to scandalous content, to meticulous preparation, his six decades of filmmaking revolutionized the visual storytelling medium. Hitchcock’s journey was an

Hunting Matthew Nichols (Advance Screening)

Two decades after her brother and his friend mysteriously disappear, Tara Nichols, a documentary filmmaker, sets out to solve their missing person’s case. When an unsettling piece of evidence is revealed, Tara and her crew investigate the disturbing circumstances surrounding the case and attempt to uncover the truth about her

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she’s too sensitive to kill! When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha’s life is in jeopardy. Luckily, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life to save hers. But their

Humane

With her debut feature film HUMANE, acclaimed photographer Caitlin Cronenberg transitioned into the role of filmmaker, and joins the ranks of one of the most prolific Canadian “family businesses” alongside her iconic father David, and brother Brandon (POSSESSOR, INFINITY POOL). HUMANE takes place over a single day, mere months after

House of Gucci

Director Ridley Scott‘s highly stylized (and polarizing) HOUSE OF GUCCI  is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga, in one of the most talked about performances of the year), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: info@riotheatre.ca

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