VHS 2024 Vancouver Edition
October 25-27 at Cineplex International Village
VHS 2024: Vancouver Edition
VHS take over Cineplex International Village Cinemas in downtown Vancouver, October 25th - 27th. VHS: The Vancouver Edition will bring three days of fresh and frightening programming – including four feature films, two shorts programs, industry panel discussions, filmmaker Q&As and a live podcast taping of the hit CBC podcast, Let’s Make A Horror.
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VHS: the Vancouver edition Opening Night
Friday, October 25
Close and Lock the Patio Door followed by Let’s Make a Horror Live Podcast Taping
friday, oct 25 - 6:00 PM
VHS: The Vancouver Edition opens with a night of firsts — Our first LIVE PODCAST TAPING, their first film festival & our first FAN FILM!
The first first of Friday night is a screening of the short film CLOSE AND LOCK THE PATIO DOOR. This tension-filled short was made by the fine folks responsible for the hit CBC podcast, LETS MAKE A HORROR!
Lauded by The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Vulture Magazine, the Let’s Make A… Podcast takes you inside a real writers’ room where three comedians attempt to make a seriously good script.
Close and Lock the Patio Door is the culmination of those efforts — come and see the film, experience the podcast live and celebrate a night of firsts.
Close and Lock the Patio Door (CAN)
After Hugo drunkenly ruins a wedding, he travels to a secluded cabin to dry out. But his picture-perfect retreat isn’t quite perfect. The caretaker, Mila, is oddly nosy, the only thing in the fridge is vodka, and the rental instructions have one unsettling rule: “Always close and lock the patio door.”
never hike alone 2
Friday Oct 25 - 8:30 PM
USA - 1 hr 13 min
Directed by Vincente DiSanti
Starring Thom Mathr
The unofficial sequel to Friday the 13th Part VI — 20 years after the last sighting of Jason Voorhees, Crystal Lake resident and former victim Tommy Jarvis still lives with the haunting notion that Jason will one day return. Thom Matthews reprises his role from the original series in this beloved crowd-funded indie film that more than does justice to the original series.
The Red Stone (Mex)
Directed by Jaime Jasso
Catch the Canadian Premiere of The Red Stone playing ahead of Never Hike Alone 2. In the times of Don Porfirio Díaz, a history teacher is surprised by paranormal events triggered by one of her findings.
Saturday, October 26
VHS Talks Panel Series - The Directors
saturday, oct 26 - 12:00 PM
VHS artistic director Meghan Hemingway sits down with horror directors to discuss their work in the horror genre. What inspires them? How do they select their projects? How do they shape their artistic vision? What specific challenges does this genre present?
This is not to be missed.
Featuring:
Mackenzie Donaldson
Stephanie Izsak
Karen Lam
Kailey & Sam Spear
Dead & Undead: Shorts Program 3
saturday, oct 26 - 2:00 PM
Featuring:
Queen of the Underworld
The Neighbourhood at the End of the World
Cheat Meal
Hollow
The Underground
Still
Lupe Q and the Galactic Corn Cake
The Trip
Family Descent
Queen of the Underworld (CAN)
Directed by Stephanie Izsak
The Underground (CAN)
Directed by Rachel Talalay
Lupe Q and the Galactic Corn Cake (CAN)
Directed by Javier Badillo
The Trip (USA)
Directed by Arabella Anderson
Family Descent (CAN)
Directed by Brodi-Jo Scalise
The Neighbourhood at The End of The World (CAN)
Directed by Shane Day
Cheat Meal (USA)
Directed by Drew Bierut
Hollow (USA)
Directed by Allison Miller
all the lost ones - with special guest, director MAckenzie donaldson
saturday, oct 26 - 5:30 PM
CAN - 1 hr 40 min
Western Canadian Premiere
Directed by Mackenzie Donaldson
Starring Jasmine Matthews, Devon Sawa & Sheila McCarthy
In a world ravaged by climate disaster, government-imposed measures have sparked a brutal civil war. The United Conservancy, an anti-government militia, has seized control of half the country and is advancing relentlessly North. But amidst the chaos and destruction, a small group of survivors have managed to stay hidden in the remote areas of the Northeastern Seaboard.
VHS is thrilled to welcome director Mackenzie Donaldson for a conversation about the film following the screening.
Never Let You Go (USA)
Directed by Alex Dominici
A young woman’s traumatic past resurfaces when a mysterious box arrives on her doorstep, setting forth a horrifying reality. Never Let You Go plays ahead of the feature film presentation.
SCARED SHITLESS
saturday, oct 26 - 8:30 PM
CAN - 1 hr 16 min
BC Premiere
Directed by Vivieno Caldinelli
Starring Steven Ogg, Daniel Doheny, Mark McKinney
A plumber and his germophobic son are forced to get their hands dirty to save the residents of an apartment building, when a genetically engineered, blood-thirsty creature escapes into the plumbing system.
The World Premiere of the music video “VHS” by Freeze the Fall will screen beforehand
SUNDAY, October 27
VHS Talks - Indigenous Voices in Horror
sunday, oct 27 - 12:00 PM
VHS Talks -- Indigenous Voices in Horror discussion aims to amplify Indigenous representation and highlight Indigenous storytelling in the horror genre. Let's look at how Indigenous creators are reclaiming their narratives, challenging stereotypes, and reshaping the horror genre through culturally specific stories that often intertwine horror with tradition, history, and lived experiences. Moderated by Sasha Mark.
If you self identify as Indigenous please email us here for a discount code.
Moderated by:
Sasha Mark
Featured Panelists:
June Scudeler
Quelemia Sparrow
Jordan Waunch
Don't Look Back - Indigenous Horror Shorts
Sunday, Oct 27 - 2:00 PM
Featuring
The Saint & Bear
OChiSkwaCho
Redlights
Reclaim
Unborn Biru
Cu-Ckoo
Uncommon Ground
If you self identify as Indigenous please email us here for a discount code.
The Saint & The Bear (CAN)
Directed by Dallas Soonias
Unborn Biru (NOR)
Directed by Inga Elin Marakatt
Cu-Ckoo (RUS)
Directed by Evgeny Nikolaev
Uncommon Ground (CAN)
Directed by Faith Sparrow-Crawford
OChiSkwaCho (CAN)
Directed by Jules Koostachin
Redlights (CAN)
Directed by Eva Thomas
Reclaim (CAN)
Directed by Ashley Qilavaq-Savard
Altona - with special guests, the affolter brothers
Sunday, Oct 27 - 5:30 PM
CAN - 1 hr 34 min
Vancouver Premiere
Directed by The Affolter Brothers
Starring Gabriel Carter
Do not miss this gripping documentary. Altona uses a mix of archival footage, animation and survivor interviews to tell the harrowing story of two teenagers who were assaulted and left to die in a burning house in Altona, Manitoba.
Join us for a conversation with The Affolter Brothers following the screening.
The Sorrow (CAN)
Directed by Thomas Affolter
A retired army general and his live-in nurse find they are not alone in a house filled with dark secrets. Catch The Sorrow playing ahead of Altona.
VHS 2024 Wrap Party and Award Ceremony
Sunday, Oct 27 - 8:15 PM
Join us as we celebrate the best in independent horror! There will be GOLDEN VHS TAPES, and DIABOLICA wine, filmmakers, fun, prizes and merriment!