CALGARY HORRORCON XII
JUNE 15 -16 2024
FILM SCREENINGS
SATURDAY
11:25
Don’t Let Them In
Don’t Let Them In
Country: Canada
Runtime: 14:38
While dealing with the aftermath of escaping an abusive relationship, Heather starts to believe there is a vampiric shape shifting creature trying to trick her into getting inside her home. Memories of witnessing a traumatic event years ago involving the same creature come flooding back after she is mysteriously gifted the creatures calling card – a smooth stone engraved with a strange symbol. With the help of a supportive friend, Heather must finally confront her demons in the form of the monster that is haunting her, and summon her inner strength to finally defeat it.
Runtime: 14:38
While dealing with the aftermath of escaping an abusive relationship, Heather starts to believe there is a vampiric shape shifting creature trying to trick her into getting inside her home. Memories of witnessing a traumatic event years ago involving the same creature come flooding back after she is mysteriously gifted the creatures calling card – a smooth stone engraved with a strange symbol. With the help of a supportive friend, Heather must finally confront her demons in the form of the monster that is haunting her, and summon her inner strength to finally defeat it.
11:38
Eye of the Blizzard
Eye of the Blizzard
Country: Canada
Runtime: 20:00
A hunter, Joe, is forced to seek shelter from a strange man, named Bob, living in a cabin. But both men are hiding devilish secrets. As the night goes on, insanity, bloodshed, and the misuse of kitchen appliances, shall take over in this darkly comedic horror film from up and coming director, Becca Lynn Dearden.
Runtime: 20:00
A hunter, Joe, is forced to seek shelter from a strange man, named Bob, living in a cabin. But both men are hiding devilish secrets. As the night goes on, insanity, bloodshed, and the misuse of kitchen appliances, shall take over in this darkly comedic horror film from up and coming director, Becca Lynn Dearden.
12:00
High End Dying
High End Dying
Country: Canada
Runtime: 12:24
When elite level chef Eloise Vaughn receives a scathing review from famed critic Alistair Brown, she invites him back for a private dinner service aimed at redeeming her name. Alistair accepts, and as the service commences, the pairs shared history is revealed, as are the extreme lengths Eloise is willing to go to impress him.
Runtime: 12:24
When elite level chef Eloise Vaughn receives a scathing review from famed critic Alistair Brown, she invites him back for a private dinner service aimed at redeeming her name. Alistair accepts, and as the service commences, the pairs shared history is revealed, as are the extreme lengths Eloise is willing to go to impress him.
12:13
Artifacts Of Fear
Artifacts Of Fear
Country: UK
Runtime: 1:55:00
Two teens bite off more they can chew in an antiques store when the horrors ensue in this hammer-inspired anthology. Starring Laurence R. Harvey (Human Centipede 2), Nathan Head (Circus of horrors, Dr Who) and Rami Hilmi (Extraordinary rendition, rose, Halloween The Wake).
Runtime: 1:55:00
Two teens bite off more they can chew in an antiques store when the horrors ensue in this hammer-inspired anthology. Starring Laurence R. Harvey (Human Centipede 2), Nathan Head (Circus of horrors, Dr Who) and Rami Hilmi (Extraordinary rendition, rose, Halloween The Wake).
2:10
INTERMISSION
15 MINUTES
INTERMISSION
15 MINUTES
2:25
REDHEAD
REDHEAD
Country: USA
Runtime: 1:37:00
Cannibalism and depravity drive Autumn Blacksmith, now widowed, to engage in a relentless revenge binge. Will she kill every man around her?
Runtime: 1:37:00
Cannibalism and depravity drive Autumn Blacksmith, now widowed, to engage in a relentless revenge binge. Will she kill every man around her?
4:02
INTERMISSION
15 MINUTES
INTERMISSION
15 MINUTES
4:17
CHRISTMAS SLASHER
CHRISTMAS SLASHER
Country: USA
Runtime: 1:16
As the holiday season rolls in, a murderous zombie reindeer wreaks havoc on the small town of Vixen, Minnesota. The local townsfolk are being viciously attackedand killed. Even the hunters are being hunted! As the film shifts forward ten years after the murders in Vixen, the film centers around Alita Claus (Destiny Soria), when she and a group of her best friends from college decide to spend Christmas break in a cabin deep in the woods. Accompanying Alita is her boyfriend Brandon (Landon Munoz), Cody (Keylan Hayes) and his girlfriend Jasmine (Jasmine V. Anderson) and Rudy (Mathew LaSpina) who is secretly in love with Alita. On the agenda, is hunting, drinking, games and of course sex…however things quickly go awry. Not only is the zombie reindeer still on the loose, but also Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves! The once jolly couple who brought the Spirit of Christmas to millions, are now psychotic monsters who have put the entire group on the hit list. Can Alita save her friends before it’s too late? And why is her last name ‘Claus?’
Runtime: 1:16
As the holiday season rolls in, a murderous zombie reindeer wreaks havoc on the small town of Vixen, Minnesota. The local townsfolk are being viciously attackedand killed. Even the hunters are being hunted! As the film shifts forward ten years after the murders in Vixen, the film centers around Alita Claus (Destiny Soria), when she and a group of her best friends from college decide to spend Christmas break in a cabin deep in the woods. Accompanying Alita is her boyfriend Brandon (Landon Munoz), Cody (Keylan Hayes) and his girlfriend Jasmine (Jasmine V. Anderson) and Rudy (Mathew LaSpina) who is secretly in love with Alita. On the agenda, is hunting, drinking, games and of course sex…however things quickly go awry. Not only is the zombie reindeer still on the loose, but also Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves! The once jolly couple who brought the Spirit of Christmas to millions, are now psychotic monsters who have put the entire group on the hit list. Can Alita save her friends before it’s too late? And why is her last name ‘Claus?’
4:18
Amityville vs. The Galactic Samurai Schoolgirls
Amityville vs. The Galactic Samurai Schoolgirls
Country: USA
Runtime: 17:19
Runtime: 17:19
4:35
Ancient Evil: FrankenCock
Ancient Evil: FrankenCock
Country: USA
Runtime: 7:30
A fast paced, twisted tale of obsession and dark desires, a brilliant but unhinged surgeon, Dr. Frank Stien, redefines the boundaries of life and death. After an accident leaves him without his own manhood, he uses forbidden knowledge to construct a Frankenstein monster from his own severed appendage. As the creature awakens, it quickly descends into madness and threatens to consume them both. “Ancient Evil: FrankenCock,” is a provocative, insane, and chilling exploration of the consequences of playing god with the very essence of humanity.
Runtime: 7:30
A fast paced, twisted tale of obsession and dark desires, a brilliant but unhinged surgeon, Dr. Frank Stien, redefines the boundaries of life and death. After an accident leaves him without his own manhood, he uses forbidden knowledge to construct a Frankenstein monster from his own severed appendage. As the creature awakens, it quickly descends into madness and threatens to consume them both. “Ancient Evil: FrankenCock,” is a provocative, insane, and chilling exploration of the consequences of playing god with the very essence of humanity.
4:43
BABYSHIFTER
BABYSHIFTER
Country: UK
Runtime: 6:37
Kyle Kenners, the Peterborough Prowler has come upon his latest victim, another babysitter to help satisfy his bloodlust, but all this seemed a little too easy and he’s about to find that he’s not the only thing that goes bump in the night.
Runtime: 6:37
Kyle Kenners, the Peterborough Prowler has come upon his latest victim, another babysitter to help satisfy his bloodlust, but all this seemed a little too easy and he’s about to find that he’s not the only thing that goes bump in the night.
4:50
From Me To You
From Me To You
Country: UK
Runtime: 19:55
In a world transformed by the revelation of extraterrestrial existence, Ryan, on the brink of middle age, embarks on a journey to escape societal expectations. His quest leads him to Vietnam, where tensions rise over the influx of aliens. Broke and disillusioned, he finds himself entangled in the seedy underbelly of back street dives and casinos, setting off a chain of events that will haunt him forever.
Runtime: 19:55
In a world transformed by the revelation of extraterrestrial existence, Ryan, on the brink of middle age, embarks on a journey to escape societal expectations. His quest leads him to Vietnam, where tensions rise over the influx of aliens. Broke and disillusioned, he finds himself entangled in the seedy underbelly of back street dives and casinos, setting off a chain of events that will haunt him forever.
4:50
ARLINGTON
ARLINGTON
Country: USA
Runtime: 11:36
Four best friends have their plans fall through on Saturday night. Refusing to give up on the fun night ahead, they mistakenly decide to visit a decrepit house with a sinister secret. Inspired by true events.
Runtime: 11:36
Four best friends have their plans fall through on Saturday night. Refusing to give up on the fun night ahead, they mistakenly decide to visit a decrepit house with a sinister secret. Inspired by true events.
4:50
THE ASTRAL WOODS
THE ASTRAL WOODS
Country: USA
Runtime: 1:22:24
In a world transformed by the revelation of extraterrestrial existence, Ryan, on the brink of middle age, embarks on a journey to escape societal expectations. His quest leads him to Vietnam, where tensions rise over the influx of aliens. Broke and disillusioned, he finds himself entangled in the seedy underbelly of back street dives and casinos, setting off a chain of events that will haunt him forever.
Runtime: 1:22:24
In a world transformed by the revelation of extraterrestrial existence, Ryan, on the brink of middle age, embarks on a journey to escape societal expectations. His quest leads him to Vietnam, where tensions rise over the influx of aliens. Broke and disillusioned, he finds himself entangled in the seedy underbelly of back street dives and casinos, setting off a chain of events that will haunt him forever.
SUNDAY
11:25
THE JOB
THE JOB
Country: France
Runtime: 12:00
A young woman takes up a job from a rich family in exchange for a scholarship and ends up in a paranormal environment.
Runtime: 12:00
A young woman takes up a job from a rich family in exchange for a scholarship and ends up in a paranormal environment.
11:37
ON AIR
ON AIR
Country: Canada
Runtime: 4:46
A couple of wannabe social influencers try to increase their viewership by breaking into the crime scene of an unsolved vicious mass murder, only to discover that they have fallen into the killer trap.
Runtime: 4:46
A couple of wannabe social influencers try to increase their viewership by breaking into the crime scene of an unsolved vicious mass murder, only to discover that they have fallen into the killer trap.
11:42
ALL ABOUT VALERIE
ALL ABOUT VALERIE
Country: Australia
Runtime: 17:45
Valerie Broom is a celebrated musical theatre superstar but her career feels like it’s slipping out of her fingers as motherhood takes priority and her much younger understudy vies to take her place on stage. Although she has a wonderful family and the support of her novelist husband, she’s not willing to sacrifice her career. To take the pressure off and support them as full time working parents, the Broom’s hire a live-in nanny, Grace. She is the epitome of an ingenue but Valerie quickly realises that Grace isn’t what she seems and begins to resent her presence when their family dynamics shift and she loses grip on reality.
Runtime: 17:45
Valerie Broom is a celebrated musical theatre superstar but her career feels like it’s slipping out of her fingers as motherhood takes priority and her much younger understudy vies to take her place on stage. Although she has a wonderful family and the support of her novelist husband, she’s not willing to sacrifice her career. To take the pressure off and support them as full time working parents, the Broom’s hire a live-in nanny, Grace. She is the epitome of an ingenue but Valerie quickly realises that Grace isn’t what she seems and begins to resent her presence when their family dynamics shift and she loses grip on reality.
12:00
POACHER POACHER
POACHER POACHER
Country: USA
Runtime: 6:50
An innovative startup provides the hunt of a lifetime in this dark wildlife-conservation comedy.
Runtime: 6:50
An innovative startup provides the hunt of a lifetime in this dark wildlife-conservation comedy.
12:07
OBSCURUM
OBSCURUM
Country: UK
Runtime: 3:33
A lone driver’s (Daisy) late-night journey on a desolate highway takes a terrifying turn when a car malfunction and a chilling encounter leave her questioning reality. Obscurum is a heart-pounding exploration of isolation and the primal terror that lurks in the shadows, leaving audiences to question what truly awaits Daisy in the encroaching darkness.
Runtime: 3:33
A lone driver’s (Daisy) late-night journey on a desolate highway takes a terrifying turn when a car malfunction and a chilling encounter leave her questioning reality. Obscurum is a heart-pounding exploration of isolation and the primal terror that lurks in the shadows, leaving audiences to question what truly awaits Daisy in the encroaching darkness.
12:10
Uncle Sleazo’s Toxic and Terrifying TV Hour
Uncle Sleazo’s Toxic and Terrifying TV Hour
Country: USA
Runtime: 1:27:34
Runtime: 1:27:34
1:40
INTERMISSION
15 MINUTES
INTERMISSION
15 MINUTES
1:55
Unspeakable: Beyond the Wall of Sleep
Unspeakable: Beyond the Wall of Sleep
Country: USA
Runtime: 1:30:37
RESTRICTED 18+
Runtime: 1:30:37
RESTRICTED 18+
3:25
INTERMISSION
15 MINUTES
INTERMISSION
15 MINUTES
3:40
Canniversary
Canniversary
Country: New Zealand
Runtime: 3:57
A character’s sobriety is tested when his office crush invites him to a Cannabis-themed party.
Runtime: 3:57
A character’s sobriety is tested when his office crush invites him to a Cannabis-themed party.
3:45
Through The Meat Grinder
Through The Meat Grinder
Country: USA
Runtime: 2:50
A woman rebels against her husband’s expectations.
Runtime: 2:50
A woman rebels against her husband’s expectations.
3:47
KILLER IN THE HOUSE
KILLER IN THE HOUSE
Country: UK
Runtime: 7:02
Two friends hide under their kitchen table when a masked killer invades their home…
Runtime: 7:02
Two friends hide under their kitchen table when a masked killer invades their home…
3:55
In the Middle of the Night
In the Middle of the Night
Country: USA
Runtime: 10:19
Jobe has lost his love for life, he wants to end it. Until he meets Betty, A vivacious beautiful women that has a bad habit of robbing graves. Together, in the light of the moon, the two set out to find a lost amulet and fence the item to her animated corpse grandma!
Runtime: 10:19
Jobe has lost his love for life, he wants to end it. Until he meets Betty, A vivacious beautiful women that has a bad habit of robbing graves. Together, in the light of the moon, the two set out to find a lost amulet and fence the item to her animated corpse grandma!
4:05
SUSHI NOH
SUSHI NOH
Country: Australia
Runtime: 18:42
Trapped in the care of her lonely uncle, a young girl’s nightmares about a bizarre kitchen appliance manifest into reality.
Runtime: 18:42
Trapped in the care of her lonely uncle, a young girl’s nightmares about a bizarre kitchen appliance manifest into reality.
4:24
Cul-de-sac
Cul-de-sac
Country: UK
Runtime: 11:00
A couple of city dwellers move to the suburbs and are bombarded by their hyperactive neighbours who aggressively try to get them to try a strange, new health product.
Runtime: 11:00
A couple of city dwellers move to the suburbs and are bombarded by their hyperactive neighbours who aggressively try to get them to try a strange, new health product.
4:35
Midnight Frights
Midnight Frights
Country: Belgium
Runtime: 8:38
1970. Every evening, Anne and Jean-Luc host the mysterious television program “Midnight Frights”. The program features disturbing, frightening and bloody stories… but all with a touch of humor and light-heartedness. This evening, they tell us the story of Nicole, a groupie of the famous rock star Curtis Wilde.
Runtime: 8:38
1970. Every evening, Anne and Jean-Luc host the mysterious television program “Midnight Frights”. The program features disturbing, frightening and bloody stories… but all with a touch of humor and light-heartedness. This evening, they tell us the story of Nicole, a groupie of the famous rock star Curtis Wilde.
4:43
Bookworm
Bookworm
Country: Spain
Runtime: 13:42
Spain, 1979. Irene is an aspiring writer who obsesses with the delicate ghost at the library she works
Runtime: 13:42
Spain, 1979. Irene is an aspiring writer who obsesses with the delicate ghost at the library she works
4:57
It Came From Within
It Came From Within
Country: USA
Runtime: 5:03
Amelia is struggling to understand a new disease that only infects women, and must regain control of her body before time runs out.
Runtime: 5:03
Amelia is struggling to understand a new disease that only infects women, and must regain control of her body before time runs out.
5:02
H. P. Lovecraft’s The Old Ones
H. P. Lovecraft’s The Old Ones
Country: USA
Runtime: 1:24:00
In 1930, sea captain Russel Marsh saw the light, and for 93 years his body was not his own. Inhabited by a Great Old One, he committed unspeakable acts in the name of the Esoteric Order of Dagon. Now free, he is in search of a way to go back in time to reverse the horrors wrought upon the world. But the cult has other plans and will stop at nothing to destroy him.
Runtime: 1:24:00
In 1930, sea captain Russel Marsh saw the light, and for 93 years his body was not his own. Inhabited by a Great Old One, he committed unspeakable acts in the name of the Esoteric Order of Dagon. Now free, he is in search of a way to go back in time to reverse the horrors wrought upon the world. But the cult has other plans and will stop at nothing to destroy him.
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