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| Source: Horrorthon.com |
Kicking off today at the Irish Film Institute is a five-day Horror-fest, or rather the 18th annual Horrorthon - bringing to Dublin "the best of new Irish and international work in a programme sure to satisfy casual viewers and hardcore devotees alike."
The film festival full of frightful treats for the Halloween season will not only showcase new (and hotly anticipated) films, but pay tribute to some of the classics and masters of the genre.
Horrorthon Honours celebrates iconic figures from the Horror world - last year they paid tribute to Vincent Price, and this year the spotlight is on the late, great Christopher Lee who starred in many (and some of the greatest) horror films throughout his career - with screenings of The Hound Of The Baskervilles on 35mm (Friday 23rd, 1pm) and Dracula A.D. 1972 (Monday 26th, 5pm).
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| Honouree Christopher Lee. Source: Wikimedia |
The festival will also pay tribute to the late directorial genius of the genre - Wes Craven - (and let's be honest, an overall creative genius and legend) - showing a back-to-back screening of two of his classics The Serpent and the Rainbow and The People Under The Stairs from 11pm on Friday 23rd, as well as another of his genre-defining (or rather redefining) movies - and my personal favourite - Scream at 11pm on Saturday 24th.
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| Wes Craven. Source: Twitter.com/WesCraven |
SPECIAL GUESTS throughout the festival will include;
Director Richard Stanley - introducing his two features - Dust Devil (Friday 23rd, 4.45pm) and Hardware (Monday 26th, 2.50pm) - both followed by a Q&A session, as well as presenting a selection of his rarely shown shorts (Sunday 25th, 1pm).
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| Richard Stanley. Source: Horrorthon.com |
Scream Queen Caroline Munro - star of tribute screening Dracula A.D. 1972 - Caroline will introduce the film and host a Q&A session afterwards.
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| Caroline Munro. Source: Horrorthon.com |
Producer Sean Hogan and legendary illustrator Kevin O'Neill - introducing their screening of Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD (Saturday 24th, 6.30pm) with a Q&A session to follow.
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| Sean Hogan. Source: Horrorthon.com |
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| Kevin O'Neill. Source: Horrorthon.com |
The festival will open with Karyn Kusama's The Invitation today (Thursday 22nd) at 7pm, and will close with the eagerly anticipated anthology Tales of Halloween (various writers/directors) on Monday 26th at 9pm.
You can see the full (and stellar) line-up for the whole festival below, and our top picks for each day can be read here.
PRICES
Opening and closing night films cost €10.50. All other screenings are €9.50 (unless otherwise indicated). IFI Membership is required for all
films - if you are not an IFI Member then a Daily Membership fee of
€1 will be added to each IFI Horrorthon ticket price.
There is a Special Ticket Deal of 5 films for €40 or 10 films for €75.
Festival passes are also available for the following prices:
One day pass €45
Two day pass €72
Three day pass €99
Four day pass €125
Full festival pass (all 5 days) €130
The festival pass will cover all films except in instances where films
are already sold out or where film times clash, in which case you'll have to choose which title
you want to see. Passes can only be booked in person or by
calling the IFI Box Office on (01) 679 3477.
Tickets for individual screenings, however, can be booked here - simply click on the film of your choosing.
IFI HORRORTHON 2015 LINE-UP
Thursday 22nd October
Opening Film: The Invitation (7pm)
When Will and his girlfriend attend his ex-wife’s dinner party, they
quickly realise the ulterior motives behind her seeming kindness in this
tense and unnerving thriller.
Howl (9pm)
The breakdown of a late-night train during a full moon forces the
passengers to band together as an unseen presence begins to pick them
off.
Turbo Kid (10.50pm)
In post-apocalyptic 1997, one brave Kid stands up to evil overlord
Zeus (Michael Ironside) in this gory, riotous and endearing homage to
‘80s action movies. This is your one and only chance to see this gem on
the big screen. A real crowd-pleaser.
Children of the Night (11pm)
A journalist discovers a remote orphanage populated by child
vampires who are being groomed to eradicate humanity, and the
organisation dedicated to stopping them.
Mania (11pm)
A guest at last year’s festival, Jessica Cameron’s second feature
sees a lesbian couple fleeing across America after a brutal murder in
their hometown.
Friday 23rd October
Horrorthon Honours Christopher Lee: The Hound of the Baskervilles (1pm)
Lee plays the endangered Sir Henry Baskerville, watched over by Peter
Cushing’s Sherlock Holmes in Terence Fisher’s adaptation of the
detective’s most famous adventure.
Last Girl Standing (2.50pm)
The bleak Last Girl Standing follows Camryn as she attempts to deal with the guilt of being the sole survivor of a massacre five years previously.
Dust Devil (4.45pm)
A distinctive and under-appreciated film filled with ideas, Dust Devil follows Wendy, who is being pursued by a mysterious shape-shifter who preys on the lonely.
Director Richard Stanley will introduce the film and take part in a post-screening Q&A.
Goodnight Mommy (7.10pm)
Two young twin boys become increasingly convinced that the woman
returning home from hospital, face hidden under surgical bandages, is no
longer their mother. Easily one of the most anticipated horror films
this year.
Deathgasm (9.10pm)
This irreverent and very funny New Zealand ode to heavy metal horror
sees an ancient entity summoned by two high school guitarists, with
serious consequences. Another crowd pleaser not to be missed.
Tribute to Wes Craven: The Serpent and the Rainbow & The People Under The Stairs (11pm)
Screening in memory of horror maestro Wes Craven, this double bill
highlights two of his lesser celebrated films - each deserving of greater
recognition.
Worry Dolls (11pm)
Worry Dolls sees a notorious serial killer’s collection of
talismans spreading an ancient curse in a peaceful town, causing a
series of random and horrific murders.
Feed the Devil (11.10pm)
Outsiders who trespass on Native American land while chasing easy money face the consequences in Feed The Devil, as myth becomes terrifying reality.
Saturday 24th October
Nina Forever (1pm)
Rob’s new relationship with co-worker Holly becomes complicated when
Nina, his dead girlfriend, appears every time he and Holly have sex,
taunting them.
The Hallow (2.45pm)
The safety of a couple’s new-born son is put at risk when the
denizens of the forest surrounding their home are disturbed in this
atmospheric chiller.
Emelie (4.45pm)
Babysitter Anna subjects her charges to an escalating series of
psychological torments, malicious and often perverse, in this tense and
genuinely discomfiting debut feature.
Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD (6.30pm)
The history of cult comic 2000AD, home of Judge Dredd, is traced from inception to present in this definitive and engaging documentary.
Producer Sean Hogan and artist Kevin O’Neill will introduce the film and take part in a post-screening Q&A.
The Green Inferno (9pm)
Eli Roth’s most extreme film, The Green Inferno follows a group of students whose plane crash leaves them at the mercy of a tribe of savage cannibals.
Tribute to Wes Craven: Scream (11pm)
Following The Last House On The Left and A Nightmare On Elm Street, Craven redefined the genre for a third time in this post-modern classic.
The Devil's Woods (11pm)
In an attempt to salvage their relationships, a group of friends
enjoy a weekend of camping in a rural Irish village with a dark history.
Scherzo Diabolico (11.10pm)
A bored accountant kidnaps his boss’ teenage daughter, but is
unprepared for the brutal vengeance she seeks following her release from
captivity.
Sunday 25th October
Richard Stanley Shorts Programme (1pm)
This collection of rarely-seen work from the director comprises The Sea Of Perdition, The Mother Of Toads, Children Of The Kingdom, and documentary The White Darkness.
Director Richard Stanley will introduce the screening.
Short Film Showcase (2.50pm)
After combing through the best new work from filmmakers around
the world, we’re pleased to present this selection which, as always,
will have something for everyone.
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (5.10pm)
Famed for Ray Harryhausen’s stop-motion effects, the film follows
Sinbad on his thrilling adventures as he and his crew seek the legendary
Fountain of Destiny.
Surprise Screening (7.30pm)
This year’s film - one of IFI Horrorthon’s most popular screenings - is
not one to miss. Tickets go quickly, so be sure to get yours early!
Jeruzalem (9.15pm)
Two young American women are touring Jerusalem when the Biblical end
of days begins, and the fury of hell is unleashed upon the city.
The Exorcist III (11pm)
George C. Scott and Jason Miller reunite as the former investigates a
series of violent and disturbing murders in Georgetown with possible
Satanic motives. 25th Anniversary screening.
Night People (11pm)
In this anthology film, two burglars loitering in a victim’s home
pass the time telling horrific tales, before the house makes its
presence felt.
Face of the Devil (11.10pm)
After surviving a terrifying encounter with an ancient spirit in a
remote jungle, seven friends realise that their escape is not yet
complete.
Monday 26th October
The Nesting (1pm)
Following the tragic death of his fiancée, heartbroken Jody retreats
to an isolated farmhouse in which he is plagued by supernatural
occurrences suggesting her presence.
Hardware (2.50pm)
Marking a notable debut for its director, Hardware sees a young sculptor in a post-nuclear future trapped in her apartment with a killer robot.
Director Richard Stanley will introduce the film and take part in a post-screening Q&A.
Horrothon Honours Christopher Lee: Dracula A.D. 1972 (5pm)
This Hammer classic reunites Lee and Peter Cushing. Dracula roams
1970s London, eager to take revenge on the descendants of his old
nemesis, Van Helsing.
Actress Caroline Munro will introduce the film and take part in a post-screening Q&A.
Rabid Dogs (7.10pm)
This remake of a Mario Bava film sees three desperate criminals take
their hostages on a violent and chaotic road trip following a bungled
heist.
Closing Film: Tales of Halloween (9pm)
Halloween night sees suburban residents terrorised by an assortment
of supernatural creatures in this excellent anthology, sure to end this
year’s festival on a high note and setting the tone for Halloween.
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