Dark Match (Filmmakers in Attendance for Q&A)
Dark Match (Filmmakers in Attendance for Q&A)
Join us at the Rio Theatre for an exclusive screening of writer-director Lowell Dean‘s (WOLFCOP) wrestling horror comedy, DARK MATCH. Set in the 1980’s the follows a small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn, too late, that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match.
DARK MATCH features real-life wrestling icon Chris Jericho (TERRIFIER 2 and 3), Ayisha Issa, Steven Ogg (THE WALKING DEAD), Sara Canning, Michael Eklund (THE CALL) and Jonathan Cherry, with cinematography by Karim Hussain (POSSESSOR, WE ARE STILL HERE).
Writer-director Lowell Dean and actors Chris Jericho, Ayisha Issa, Steven Ogg, Michael Eklund, Sara Canning, Jonathan Cherry, Leo Fafard and Mo Jabari will be joining us live for an in-person Q&A.
“It’s a stroke of casting genius for an indie Canadian film to bring on board one of our country’s finest wrestling exports.” (Exclaim! Magazine)
“A bloody fun ride, Dark Match packs an entertaining punch!” (That Shelf)
Saturday, February 8
Doors 4:15 pm | Movie 4:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE
DARK MATCH (Lowell Dean, 2024 / 94 min / 14A) A small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn, too late, that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes are OK.
*We encourage guests to purchase tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. Unless otherwise noted, tickets will be available for purchase at our box office on the day of the show, prior to showtime (subject to availability). Our box office will be open 30 minutes before showtime.
*We have a small lobby, and kindly encourage patrons to arrive at least 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure time for entry, locating seats, and getting snacks at concession.
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, no exchanges.
