Horrorthon 2012

Horrorthon 2012 ran from October 25th to 29th 2012. Back to the Horrorthon Archive.

IFI HORRORTHON: ANTIVIRAL

(OPENING FILM) Premiered at Cannes, Brandon Cronenberg (son of David) follows in his father’s footsteps with the story of a clinic selling injections of illnesses harvested from sick celebrities to obsessed…

Thursday 25th Oct 2012 19.30

IFI HORRORTHON: ROOM 237

Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining has been the subject of much debate and speculation, and various theories on its hidden meanings are explored by director Rodney Ascher in this fascinating documentary.…

Thursday 25th Oct 2012 21.50

IFI HORRORTHON: DETENTION OF THE DEAD

The Breakfast Club meets Shaun of the Dead when a group of high school teens in detention find themselves surrounded by a zombie apocalypse. The balance of comedy and blood…

Thursday 25th Oct 2012 23.50

IFI HORRORTHON: MANBORG

An homage to ‘80s sci-fi/action, Manborg tells of a soldier brought back to life as a cyborg in a dystopian future where he must fight demon hordes. It’s a blast.…

Friday 26th Oct 2012 13.00

IFI HORRORTHON: MIDNIGHT SON

Scott Leberecht’s slow-burning film manages to find a new spin on the nature of vampirism and restore the eerie nature of a subgenre that has recently lost its teeth. Showing…

Friday 26th Oct 2012 14.20

IFI HORRORTHON: CALIBRE 9

When a meek city planner obtains a gun possessed by the soul of a murdered prostitute, the scene is set for some Taxi Driver-style vengeance in this highly stylish action…

Friday 26th Oct 2012 16.30

IFI HORRORTHON: CITADEL

One of the best and most-awarded of Irish horror films in some time, Ciarán Foy’s Citadel is an urban horror story in which a grieving husband must protect his daughter…

Friday 26th Oct 2012 18.30

IFI HORRORTHON: SILENT HILL: REVELATION

This sequel sees Heather Mason discover on her 18th birthday that her life and identity have been lies. Searching for the truth leads her to the demonic world of Silent…

Friday 26th Oct 2012 20.30

IFI HORRORTHON: ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS/DEEP RED

Two of the undisputed masters of the genre are celebrated in this unmissable double bill. Argento’s Deep Red is the definitive giallo, while Fulci’s film will satisfy even the most…

Friday 26th Oct 2012 22.30

IFI HORRORTHON: SLICE AND DICE: THE SLASHER FILM FOREVER

This fine documentary assembles some of the biggest names in horror, such as Tobe Hooper, to discuss the origins and enduring legacy of the slasher film. Showing as part of IFI…

Friday 26th Oct 2012 23.00

IFI HORRORTHON: RITES OF SPRING

When a group of vicious kidnappers hide on a farm, they encounter women who have been abducted in order to pay an annual tribute to a fearsome creature. Chaos ensues. …

Friday 26th Oct 2012 23.15

IFI HORRORTHON: EUROCRIME!

Mike Malloy’s epic documentary concerns the violent Italian 'poliziotteschi' cinematic movement of the 1970s. It’s a must for any fan of exploitation - entertaining, engaging, and informative throughout. Showing as part…

Saturday 27th Oct 2012 12.30

IFI HORRORTHON: V/H/S

When a group of thugs is hired by an unknown third party to steal a video tape from a desolate house, they discover more than they bargained for in this…

Saturday 27th Oct 2012 15.00

IFI HORRORTHON: DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS

On the centenary of Bram Stoker’s death, Christopher Lee’s iconic Count returns to the big screen in this Hammer classic, preying on four unsuspecting visitors to his castle. Showing as…

Saturday 27th Oct 2012 17.10

IFI HORRORTHON: AMERICAN MARY

One of the highlights of this year’s Frightfest, the Soska Sisters’ American Mary sees Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps) portray a disillusioned medical student using her skills in the underground world…

Saturday 27th Oct 2012 19.00

IFI HORRORTHON: AMONG FRIENDS

The directorial debut of this year’s guest of honour, Danielle Harris’ film tells of a dinner party that goes wrong when the hostess decides it’s time that her guests pay…

Saturday 27th Oct 2012 21.00

IFI HORRORTHON: TULPA

This well-crafted homage to giallo is set in the secretive Tulpa club, where the emphasis is on the pleasure of the senses. When deaths occur, member Lisa resolves to track…

Saturday 27th Oct 2012 23.15

IFI HORRORTHON: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Mel Brooks’ classic salute to 1930s' horror is still a career highlight for everyone involved. Its affection for the genre informs the humour, but Brooks’ scattershot approach makes it a…

Saturday 27th Oct 2012 23.15

IFI HORRORTHON: BAD MEAT

Despite a troubled production history, there is much to enjoy in the story of a boot camp for troubled teens in which the aggressive overseers contract a disease that turns…

Saturday 27th Oct 2012 23.30

IFI HORRORTHON: THE MONSTER SQUAD

This screening marks the 25th anniversary of this hugely enjoyable film which sees a group of kids, dedicated horror fans, battling Dracula and his team of monster movie favourites. Showing…

Sunday 28th Oct 2012 14.00

IFI HORRORTHON: SHIVER

Danielle Harris plays Wendy, a quiet young woman stalked by a deranged and vicious serial killer. When this psychopath eventually abducts her, she must find the courage to fight back.…

Sunday 28th Oct 2012 16.00

IFI HORRORTHON: SURPRISE FILM

Often a controversial slot at IFI Horrorthon, we’ve been working hard to secure something that should definitely please our audience. We hope we’ve succeeded. See you there! Showing as part…

Sunday 28th Oct 2012 18.20

IFI HORRORTHON: EXCISION

We cannot recommend strongly enough that you see Excision, a dark and disturbing tale of a social misfit with twisted dreams of a career as a surgeon. It’s one of…

Sunday 28th Oct 2012 20.30

IFI HORRORTHON: HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH

Despite the absence of Michael Myers, this is an enjoyable stand-alone film about a plot to murder children on Hallowe'en with something sinister hidden in their masks. Showing as part…

Sunday 28th Oct 2012 22.20

IFI HORRORTHON: AFTER

After a bus crash, two people find themselves alone in their hometown, from which all other inhabitants seem to have vanished, and with an ominous cloud approaching. Showing as part…

Sunday 28th Oct 2012 23.00

IFI HORRORTHON: THE DEVIL’S BUSINESS

Seán Hogan’s short but effectively creepy two-hander follows two hitmen, the pro and the novice, as they wait for their latest target. At first, everything seems to have gone smoothly…

Sunday 28th Oct 2012 23.00

IFI HORRORTHON: SHORT FILM SHOWCASE

This ever-popular slot showcases the best in Irish and international horror shorts from the past12 months. As always, there will be something to suit every kind of horror fan. Showing…

Monday 29th Oct 2012 11.00

IFI HORRORTHON: NIGHTMARE FACTORY

Gore fans will not want to miss this documentary on legendary effects group KNB EFX, whose work includes Day of the Dead and The Walking Dead. Showing as part of IFI…

Monday 29th Oct 2012 13.00

IFI HORRORTHON: THE BURNING MOON

A delinquent brother reads his kid sister two completely unsuitable bedtime stories involving a serial killing blind date and a psychotic priest. Notoriously gory, it’s not for the faint-hearted. Showing…

Monday 29th Oct 2012 14.40

IFI HORRORTHON: SLEEP TIGHT

The co-director of [Rec] turns his attention to a different kind of horror in this tale of a misanthropic concierge obsessed with a fellow tenant despite his contempt for her…

Monday 29th Oct 2012 16.20

IFI HORRORTHON: HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS

The acting debut of this year’s guest of honour, Danielle Harris here plays Jamie, Michael Myers’ niece, who must evade his murderous intentions when he returns to Haddonfield. This screening…

Monday 29th Oct 2012 18.15

IFI HORRORTHON: NIGHTBREED: THE CABAL CUT

(CLOSING FILM) This year’s closing film is the long-awaited extended version of Clive Barker’s Nightbreed. Much stronger than the original, the added detail makes for a richer telling of Barker’s…

Monday 29th Oct 2012 20.20