Movie Box Review

The following video clip is from the introduction by Todd Brown, Toronto After Dark Programmer, to the screening of the Danse Macabre and The Forbidden Door on Thursday August 20, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the screening of I Sell the Dead on Friday October 24, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. The post screening Q&A was led by Adam Lopez (Toronto After Dark Film Festival founder and director) and included from I Sell the Dead Glenn McQuaid (director) , Larry Fessenden (actor & producer), legendary screen actor Angus Scrimm, Brenda Cooney (actor) and Peter Phok (producer).

See my review of I Sell the Dead here.

Director Glenn McQuaid discusses the film and his love of the horror genre:


Larry Fessenden discuss his involvement with the film and introduces Angus Scrimm:


Angus Scrimm responds to an audience question regarding if he played the violin:


Producer Peter Phok speaks to the production side of the film including locations:


Larry Fessenden on why they chose to premiere at Toronto After Dark and where to go from here:


The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 ran from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the screening of South of Heaven on Wednesday October 22, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

See my review of South of Heaven here.

South of Heaven writer/director J.L. Vara discusses inspiration and influences for the characters:



J.L. Vara discusses locations, sets and effects:



J.L. Vara response to audience question regarding the kind of direction did he gave to the actors:



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 ran from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the screening of Who is KK Downey? on Tuesday October 21, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival with Peter Kuplowsky - Programming Manager, Pat Kiely (director/producer/actor) and Matt Silver (writer/actor).

See my review of Who is KK Downey? here.

Matt Silver and Pat Kiely describe how Kidnapper Films came to be as well as the inspiration for the characters and story of Who is KK Downey? (includes spoilers)



Pat Kiely response to audience question regarding the Voltaire scene (includes spoiler).



Pat Kiely and Matt Silver respond to audience questions regarding whose hair is real in the film as well as upcoming projects.



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 ran from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the introduction of the screening of the short Lazer Ghosts 2: Return to the Laser Cove on Wednesday October 22, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. See my review of Lazer Ghosts 2: Return to the Laser Cove here.

Peter Kuplowsky introduces Lazer Ghosts 2 Return to Laser Cove director Steven Kostanski whom discusses the company Astron 6:



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 ran from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the screening of Tokyo Gore Police on Thursday October 23, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. International features programmer Todd Brown introduces Tokyo Gore Police including discussing director Yoshihiro Nishimura as well as a few prominent faces in the Japanese film industry to look for.

See my review of Tokyo Gore Police here.

Please note the following clip includes mild spoilers.



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 ran from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the screening of Home Movie on Thursday October 23, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. The clips contain some discussions that speak to the plot of the film and therefore may contain spoilers. See my review of Home Movie here.

Adam Lopez and Home Movie producer Andrew van den Houten introduce the film:

Home Movie Producer Andrew van den Houten discuss the casting and working with child actors:



Home Movie Producer Andrew van den Houten discusses if any animals were harmed during the production:



Home Movie Producer Andrew van den Houten response to then question regarding how much the actors filmed scenes of the movie:


The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 ran from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the screening of Donkey Punch on Saturday October 18, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. The clips contain discussions that speak directly to the plot of the film and therefore contain spoilers. See my review of Donkey Punch here.

Donkey Punch director Olly Blackburn shares where the idea of the film came from:


Olly Blackburn speaks of the different rating classification the film has received world wide (this vid got a little shaky):


Olly Blackburn responds to an audience question about the violence against women:


Olly Blackburn response to an audience question regarding the music & score:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 runs from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the screening of Trailer Park of Terror on Sunday October 19, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

Festival Director & Founder Adam Lopez introduces Trailer Park of Terror director Steven Goldmann and in true zombie day style the zombie audiences is very loud & interactive!



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 runs from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the screening of Repo! The Genetic Opera on Saturday October 18, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. See my reviews of Repo! The Genetic Opera here.

The film is introduced by co-writer/composer/actor Terrance Zdunich:


Terrance Zdunich describes where the idea for Repo! The Genetic Opera came from:


Choreographer Tre Armstrong speaks to the experience of the working on the film:


Terrance Zdunich shares the news that Repo! the Genetic Opera is being released in Toronto:


For more information on Repo! The Genetic Opera check out their website. The site has a lot of great information and cool footage including a selection of Anthony Stewart Head's audition (under Legal Assassin Feature).

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 runs from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the screening of Brain Dead on Sunday October 19, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

The film is introduced by director Kevin Tenney:


director Kevin Tenney of Brain Dead discusses CGI vs old school effects and the make up/effects in Brain Dead:


Director Kevin Tenney speaks to the casting of the women in the film:


The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 runs from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the World Premiere screening of Deadspiel on Sunday October 19, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. The film is introduced by director Jay Molloy and producer Pat Corcoran.



Long live zombie curling!

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 runs from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the screening of Mirageman on Saturday October 18, 2008 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. International features programmer Todd Brown introduces Mirageman, the latest film from those who brought us Kiltro including the star of Mirageman Marko Zaror.



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 runs from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Here is my Toronto After Dark pre-fest Vlog!
Discussed topics are highly anticipated films at this years festival, box office & sold out screening as well as what to expect here at Movie Moxie throughout the festival.

Notes & Links from Vlog:
-Clarification: Repo! The Genetic Opera - the film is sold out but there will be limited number of tickets available on the night of the screening. Line up begins 1 hr before the screening and the tickets will be released 15 min before the show. For more details on the screening and box office in general click here.
- Thoughts on this years Canadian and International shorts selections are here.
- Information on announced filmmakers & guests is here.
- Toronto After Dark talks to the Space Channel - and rumours of the guests that may attend the closing Gala screening of I Sell the Dead!

Trailers for features discussed:
Mirageman
Let the Right One In
Mutant Chronicles

For more information, check out the Toronto After Dark Film Festival website, Film Listings, Film Schedule, Box Office Info, Zombie Walk Page and Venue Information(which includes the lowdown on Parties & Pub After Dark).

Be sure to check back here at Movie Moxie for daily coverage throughout the festival including film reviews, pictures and vlogs.


Detail of 2008 poster

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 runs from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Check out this vid of Festival Director & Founder Adam Lopez as he gets the [REC] crowd all ready for this years Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Eight of the features have already been announced, and we are only days away from hearing the what the remaining films are. Who is ready for brains?

Films mentioned: Trailer Park of Terror, Repo! The Genetic Opera, Tokyo Gore Police, Let the Right One In and short film Treevenge.

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2008 runs from October 17-24/08 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.