Movies
The Heroes of Halyard
Presented by System Entertainment Canadian Premiere The film “The Heroes of Halyard” is inspired by historical events. In the spring of 1944, at the end of the Second World War, the largest single rescue operation of American and the Allied Air Forces’ pilots in the history of world aviation,
Bride of Chucky
After being cut apart by the police, killer doll Chucky (Brad Dourif) is resurrected by Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly), an ex-girlfriend of the serial murderer whose soul is inside the toy. Following an argument, Chucky kills Tiffany and transfers her soul into a bride doll. To find the magical amulet tha
Bhagavanth Kesari
Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari is adamant about getting even with a powerful businessman who cost him money. He is prepared to square off against the formidable foe and resolve their issues amicably. With Nandamuri Balakrishna, Kajal, Sreeleela, Arjun Rampal. Wednesday, October 18 Vancouver Premiere Doors 2:20 pm |
LEO
LEO… At the Rio! (Yes, please.) LEO is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who co-wrote it with Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy. It is the third film in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, and is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar of Seven
The Killer
THE KILLER finds director David Fincher (FIGHT CLUB, ZODIAC) on firm footing and returning to form with a stylish and engaging neo-noir thriller that proves a perfect match for leading man Michael Fassbender. Based on the French graphic novel series of the same name written by Alexis “Matz” Nolent,
BADASS Film Festival: Where the Devil Roams
Dark Carnies! Tristan Risk and Burns the Dragon (Live!) & Where the Devil Roams (2023, dir Adams Family (Hellbender), BC Premiere) The Badass 9 Dark Carnies show starts with live sideshow performances from Burns the Dragon and Tristan Risk (American Mary, The Editor, Ayla, Frankenstein Created Bikers, Amazon Hot
BADASS Film Festival: Blackout
The Ninth Annual International Vancouver Badass Film Festival w/ Genre Film & Script Awards and Live Sideshow Spectacular! Horror directing (and lately acting) legend Larry Fessenden returns with his brand new werewolf film Blackout, a follow-up of sorts to his 2022 Frankenstein film Depraved; kind of a rural upstate
Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party
Hailed as “a one band war” and “the most violent band in the world,” The Birthday Party with Nick Cave was one of the definitive post-punk groups and goth rock pioneers, creative and destructive in equal measure. Their incendiary live performances were the stuff of violent, anarchic
Aging Out (World Premiere!)
Aging Out Hosted by Breanne Williamson Join us at the Rio Theatre for the exclusive world premiere of AGING OUT, a LGBTQ+ sapphic-centred holiday RomCom with all of the laughs and none of the queer trauma. Rub elbows with cast and crew, and partake in a Step
VIFF 2023: Asog
Canadian Premiere Ten years after Super Typhoon Hiayan, many Filipinos are still crawling from the wreckage. But some can still muster the will to dance amidst the devastation. Jaya, a non-binary teacher and former television comedian, is one of those indomitable souls. In a final bid for fame, they set