National Canadian Film Day (#CanFilmDay) is a massive, coast-to-coast-to-coast salute to Canadian cinema. On Wednesday, April 16, theatres across the country will be opening their doors, dimming the lights, and firing up their projectors for totally free – yes, FREE – screenings of Canadian films. Stand up for Canadian filmmakers and the industry by sitting … Read more
Director Robert Harmon‘s criminally overlooked film THE HITCHER is a violent thrill-ride featuring strong performances from Rutger Hauer and C. Thomas Howell in a tense, cat-and-mouse gem that, “did for hitch-hiking what JAWS did for ocean swimmers.” In other words, this newly restored slice of 80s-era “cinema obscura” is perfect for inclusion in the Rio … Read more
New Zealand writer-director James Ashcroft‘s deliciously creepy THE RULE OF JENNY PEN is a psychological horror with dashes of demented satire that feeds off our collective fear of aging, in this very capable two-hander that offers pitch-perfect turns from John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush. Rush stars as arrogant Judge Stefan Mortensen, who suffers a near-fatal … Read more
The Rio Theatre is delighted to welcome Austin, Texas ensemble The Invincible Czars back to our stage for a double bill night featuring two classics from the silent era – THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and THE CABINET OF DR CALIGARI – accompanied with a live, original score. PHANTOM OF THE OPERA The iconic moment … Read more
From the filmmaker whom the Vatican once called, “the most dangerous director in the world.” Jess Franco’s 1971 retelling of the “Dracula’s Guest” story, VAMPYROS LESBOS, has gained a following over the decades via its erotic flights of surreal imagery, a memorable psychedelic soundtrack, and iconic performance by his muse, Soledad Miranda. Ewa Stoemberg (SHE … Read more
Visionary filmmaker Robert Eggers (THE VVITCH, THE LIGHTHOUSE, THE NORTHMAN) latest cinematic vision is a lifelong passion project borne from a stage play production he co-directed in high school based off of F.W. Murnau‘s iconic 1922 silent film “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror.” The experience left a deep impression, and sparked his love of the … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre for a bloody fantastic slice of cinematic Canadiana, courtesy of director George Mihalka‘s 1981 classic slasher, MY BLOODY VALENTINE. Even better? Filmmaker George Mihalka will be appearing in-person to intro the film, and participate in a Q&A after the film. On Valentine’s Day, someone always loses their heart. Twenty … Read more
On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Year’s Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives when the terror of Y2K becomes a reality and all machines rise up against humanity. With Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, Daniel Zolghadri, Lachlan Watson. “Charming and playful in a … Read more
The Smith family’s much-needed vacation to the remote Swedish island of Svalta takes a dark turn when they arrive during preparations for a mysterious local festival that celebrates a dark history. Unsettled by the unfriendly locals and strange rituals, they try to make the best of their trip, stubbornly enjoying the island’s isolation and natural … Read more
Two young missionary “sisters” are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant, in one of the most talked about performances of 2024), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. With Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, Topher Grace. “There is no … Read more
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