Horror Film Fest Returns This Month
By Kris Ketonen
Looking for a big-screen scare during the Halloween season? Terror in the Bay has you covered. The horror film fest returns for its eighth edition this month, bringing horror features and shorts to the city from around the world.
“What began as a gathering of passionate horror enthusiasts has transformed into a vibrant, multifaceted event that captivates the imagination and draws participants from all over the world,” festival director Chris Borgo says. “It is a truly special feeling for every member of our team, who pour their heart and soul into the festival, to see the community come together and embrace the eerie charm that Terror in the Bay has to offer.”
Borgo says more than 50 films will screen this year. “We’re thrilled to bring you a lineup of world, North American, and Canadian film premieres that promise to be unforgettable, featuring episodes from the highly anticipated Canadian anthology series Tales From The Void, inspired by chilling tales from the Reddit NoSleep community and premiering this fall on Screambox,” Borgo says. “Additionally, we can’t wait to showcase one of our partners’ most significant films to date, 1978, from Black Mandala Productions.”
“We will also be screening a thrilling horror western titled, A Town Called Purgatory, starring Ken Arnold, who once played shortstop for the Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks,” he adds. Also in the lineup is the locally made Laura, written and directed by Confederation College film professor Andrew Simpson.
“In addition to film screenings, we’re delighted to share that Paramount Live will be gracing our all-Canadian horror film night with a performance of the opening number from their play Carrie on Friday, October 18, and we invite attendees to embrace the spirit of the night by dressing up, as prizes for Best Costume and Best Couples Costume will be awarded on the final night, Saturday, October 19.”
And, he adds, the popular Blood Red Carpet will also return, giving attendees a chance to get their photos taken throughout the festival.
This year’s Terror in the Bay festival runs from October 16–19 at the Paramount Theatre on Court Street. For more information, visit terrorinthebay.com.
