CONTEST: Win Black Fawn Distro's HALL (iTunes Download)

 CONTEST!

Win an iTunes Canada download code for HALL, the new apocalyptically viral horror film release from Black Fawn Distribution

HOW TO WIN:

Email info@hexfilmfest.com with HALL CONTEST in the subject line and include the following:

1) Your full name.

2) Indicate consent (write yes or no) to sign up for the HXFF email list for future fest, film screening, and contest updates and news

3.) Your Canadian postal code

Contest closes at 11:59PM (EDT), Sunday, April 11, 2021

Contest open to residents of Canada only, the age of 18 or over. ONE ENTRY PER POSTAL CODE. MULTIPLE ENTRIES WILL BE DELETED.

One winner will be chosen at random and will receive a download code from iTunes Canada for HALL (https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/hall/id1556490624)

SYNOPSIS

When a hotel hallway is ravaged by a mysterious virus, pregnant tourist Naomi is tragically thrust into the fight of her life. Forced to crawl her way past other helpless victims, Naomi crosses paths with Val - a young mother separated from her daughter. While keeping out of sight, Naomi and Val must navigate their way down the stretch of isolated carnage, before they become infected themselves.

Directed by Francesco Giannini

Starring Carolina Bartczak,Yumiko Shaku, Julian Richings

 

REVIEWS

"Giannini has crafted a riveting, at times teasingly-abstract apocalyptic nightmare primed by domenstic violence horrors and psychological trauma”

– Martyn Conterio, CineVue

“Will have you gnawing your fingernails right down”

– Kat Hughes, The Hollywood News

"Like Steven Soderbergh's 'Contagion' blended with Terry Gilliam's '12 Monkeys,' Hall bears witness to an infernal outbreak from an elevated Ground Zero."

– Anton Bitel, Through The Trees

“Clearly, director Francesco Giannini, despite this being his first foray into the genre, has made the most of his extensive experience in film and created something definitely worthwhile for fans of slow-burn, subdued horror."

– Keri O'Shea, Warped Perspective

“The film's undertones and story come together to create an uncomfortable situation for all involved, including the viewer.”

– Emilie Black, Cinema Crazed

“As well as Giannini, I must credit the pulsing soundtrack by Michael Vignola, and claustrophobic cinematography by Graham Guertin Santerre."

– Alix Turner, Ready Steady Cut

“Timely horror/thriller is beautifully horrifying."

– Ashleigh Gozy, Load And Clear Reviews

CONTEST: Win RABID on DVD (Signed by Laura Vandervoort)!

CONTEST!

WIN RABID ON DVD! SIGNED BY STAR LAURA VANDERVOORT!

HOW TO WIN:
Email info@hexfilmfest.com with RABID CONTEST in the subject line and include the following:

1) Your full name.

2) Indicate consent (write yes or no) to sign up for the HXFF email list for future fest, film screening, and contest updates and news

3.) Your full mailing address in Canada.

Contest closes at 11:59AM, Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Contest open to residents of  Canada only, the age of 18 or over. ONE ENTRY PER EMAIL. MULTIPLE ENTRIES WILL BE DELETED.

Winners will be chosen at random and contacted on Tuesday, April 28

RABID

AVAILABLE ON EST, VOD, AND DVD

APRIL 28

– Remake of the Classic David Cronenberg 1977 Horror Feature Film –

– Starring Laura Vandervoort and Ben Hollingsworth –

– Written and Directed by The Soska Sisters –

For immediate release

Toronto, Canada – April 20, 2020 – Following the Canada-wide theatrical release, Rabid will now be available on Apple TV, Sony, Rogers, Bell, Shaw and DVD across Canada on April 28^th. Written and Directed by Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in A Trunk, American Mary) and John Serge, Rabid stars Laura Vandervoort (Jigsaw, V WARS, BITTEN) as “Rose” a demure seamstress who goes through a radical transformation after electing for plastic surgery following a disfiguring accident. Rabid is a remake of the classic 

David Cronenberg 1977 horror feature film which was executive produced by Ivan Reitman. Rabid also stars Ben Hollingsworth (CODE BLACK) as “Brad” a fashion photographer, WWE superstars CM Punk as “Billy” and his wife New York Times best-selling author AJ Mendez as “Kira.”

Drawing influence from the original movie, the remake is set in the seductive and glamourous world of high fashion and will follow Rose (Laura Vandervoort), a young woman whose disfigurement after an accident leads to a radical and untested stem-cell treatment. While turning Rose into the belle of the ball, the experimental transformation comes at a price.

“It’s a tremendous honour re-imagining David’s 1977 body horror classic, Rabid. Our Rabid is a continuation of the thoughts and conversation David started, but modernized through a female perspective. The film not only honours his original Rabid, but also Cronenberg’s entire body of work,” said Writer-Directors Jen and Sylvia Soska.

The Rabid DVD (Blu-ray and Standard) contains the following special features, Audio Commentary with Directors and Writers Jen and Sylvia Soska and an interview with star Laura Vandervoort. It is released by Shout! Factory on behalf of A71.

Rabid is produced by Back 40 Pictures in conjunction with Telefilm Canada, Ontario Media Development Corporation and London based, Media Finance Capital. Michael Walker, Paul Lalonde and John Vidette are the producers.

About A71 Entertainment:

A71 Entertainment is the leading independent distributor on the Canadian Feature Film landscape that focuses on acquiring award-winning and festival selected feature films. A71 applies a high level of strategic thinking to all acquisitions from the earliest possible stages of a film’s development. The company sets itself apart by virtue of a commitment to marketing titles on all levels - from industry to audience - with a specific commitment to reaching and building a broader audience. Previous releases include, LOVE JACKED, AUDIENCE OF CHAIRS, HONEY BEE, HARPOON (Certified Fresh) and SHE NEVER DIED. Future releases include the award-winning THE CUBAN, starring Oscar and Emmy award winner Louis Gossett Jr.

Win Tickets to SUSPIRIA and MANDY at AGH BMO World Film Festival

CONTEST!

WIN tickets to see Dario Argento's SUSPIRIA (Oct 11) and Nic Cage's MANDY (Oct 12) at the AGH BMO World Film Festival Film

Our friend at the AGH BMO World Film Festival have put together a fantastic program of films for this year's fest, which runs October 11 - October 21, 2018. Of specific interest to die-hard genre fans, they are screening the superb 4K restoration of Dario Argento's 1977 horror classic SUSPIRIA as well as the deranged, run-away indie horror hit MANDY, starring Nicholas Cage at his absolute cageist!

And we want you to see both films on the big screen, we are giving away a pair of tickets to each screening! But you have to act fast! Deadline to enter is October 11th at 12:00pm ET.

• SUSPIRIA screens at 10:00pm, Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Lincoln Alexander Centre (160 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1B2)

• MANDY screens at 10:00pm, Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Lincoln Alexander Centre(160 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1B2)

HOW TO WIN:

Email info@hexfilmfest.com with AGH BMO CONTEST in the subject line and include the following:

1) Your full name.

2) Whether you would like to win a pair of tickets to SUSPIRIA, MANDY, or BOTH!

Contest closes at 11:59PM, Thursday, October 11, 2018. Winners will be chosen at random and tickets will be awarded based on preference stated in email. Tickets will be available for pickup at the venue before showtime.

Contest open to residents of Ontario, Canada, the age of 18 or over. ONE ENTRY PER EMAIL. MULTIPLE ENTRIES WILL BE DELETED.

CONTEST: Win Tickets to HEREDITARY

CONTEST! 

WIN tickets to see HEREDITARY - in theatres June 8th!

"Hereditary is the most traumatically terrifying horror movie in ages" - The AV Club

"A new generation's The Exorcist" - Time Out

100% FRESH ON ROTTEN TOMATOES 

When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited. Making his feature debut, writer-director Ari Aster unleashes a nightmare vision of a domestic breakdown that exhibits the craft and precision of a nascent auteur, transforming a familial tragedy into something ominous and deeply disquieting, and pushing the horror movie into chilling new terrain with its shattering portrait of heritage gone to hell.

HEREDITARY opens in theatres on June 8th. Two (2) lucky HXFF fan will win a pass for two to see any screening of the film at any Cineplex theatre for a showtime Monday to Thursday after its release on June 8, 2018.

HOW TO WIN:
Email info@hexfilmfest.com with HEREDITARY CONTEST in the subject line and include the following:

1) Your full name.

2) Indicate consent (write yes or no) to sign up for the HXFF email list for future fest, film screening, and contest updates and news

Contest closes at 11:59PM, Sunday, June 3, 2018. 
Contest open to residents of Ontario, Canada, the age of 18 or over.  ONE ENTRY PER EMAIL. MULTIPLE ENTRIES WILL BE DELETED.

Winners will be chosen at random and contacted on Monday, June 4, 2018.

Passes courtesy of Elevation Pictures​ and TARO PR​

CONTEST: ADVANCE SCREENING tickets to see THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT

CONTEST! 

ENTER TO WIN: ADVANCE SCREENING tickets to see THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT

See the upcoming sequel to horror cult hit THE STRANGERS before its wide-release!

“A road trip to visit relatives takes a dangerous turn when a family arrives at a secluded mobile home park that's mysteriously deserted -- until three masked psychopaths show up.”



THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT stars Bailee Madison (Tv’s GOOD WITCH), Christina Hendricks (MADMEN, THE NEON DEMON), and Martin Henderson (SMOKIN’ ACES)

THE STRANGERS PREY AT NIGHT opens in theatres on March 9. One (1) lucky HXFF fan will win a pass for two to see an advance screening of the film, Monday March 5, 2018 at 7:00PM at the Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto, ON (259 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M6) 

HOW TO WIN:

Email info@hexfilmfest.com with THE STRANGERS in the subject line and include the following:

1) Your full name.

2) Indicate consent (write yes or no) to sign up for the HXFF email list for future fest and contest updates and news

3) Answer this question: WHAT FILM ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THE 2018 HEXPLOITATION FILM FESTIVAL? (see schedule)

Contest closes at 11:59PM, Wednesday, February 28, 2018. 
Contest open to residents of Ontario, Canada, the age of 18 or over.  ONE ENTRY PER EMAIL. MULTIPLE ENTRIES WILL BE DELETED.

Winners will be chosen at random and contacted on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Passes courtesy of Elevation Pictures​s TARO PR​ Strangers: Prey At Night​

Contest: Rename the Fright Night Theatre Film Festival and Win a Life-Time Pass

The Fright Night Theatre Film Festival is Mutating...
and We Need Your Help!

We don't know if it's because of exposure to radioactive ooze, a voodoo curse, the result of an alien virus, or simply just some form of putrid puberty, but Hamilton's long-standing horror, cult, and exploitation genre screening series and film festival is under going come chilling ch-ch-ch-changes.

That's right; for our 10th year and 2018 film festival, we are re-branding to change both our name and our look. Same great films and annual festival: new name!  And we want your help in re-naming our fearsome fest. In exchange, we're offering a free, life-time festival pass to the lucky winner. Read below for details!

CONTEST: RENAME THE FRIGHT NIGHT THEATRE FILM FESTIVAL

HOW TO WIN:

1.) Download and complete the official contest entry form HERE

2.) Return the form to aaron@frightnighttheatre.com with the subject-line RENAME FNTFF by 12:00 AM ET on Monday, April 22, 2017. This contest is open to all residents 18 years or older of Canada and the USA but prize is nontransferable. No cash value. See entry form for complete rules and guidelines.

CONTEST: Win Roger Corman's Death Race 2050 on Blu-Ray

ENTER TO WIN:

DEATH RACE 2050 on BLU-RAY!

"Legendary filmmaking icon, Roger Corman, is back with his most outrageous film yet in this sensational, action-packed and darkly humourous reboot of the original Death Race 2000! It’s the year 2050 and America is controlled by an all-powerful corporate government ruled by The Chairman (Malcolm McDowell). The masses have been brainwashed with violent virtual-reality entertainment. The event of the year is the Death Race, in which a motley crew of violent drivers compete in a cross-country road race, scoring points for shamelessly running people over and driving each other off the road. The reigning champion and fan favourite, Frankenstein (Manu Bennett), who’s half-man half-machine, wants to take the crown, but his rebel spy co-pilot threatens his legacy."

Roger Corman's DEATH RACE 2050 comes to Bluray Tuesday, January 17! We have two copies to giveaway courtesy of Universal Home Media.



HOW TO WIN:

Email aaron@frightnighttheatre.com with the subject-line DEATH RACE CONTEST. Please include your full name and mailing address in Ontario.

Contest closes at 11:59PM, Wednesday, January 18, 2017. This contest is open to residents of Ontario, Canada, eighteen years and older. Only winners will be notified.

Win Tickets to SAVE YOURSELF at Blood in the Snow (Nov 29)

Our very good friends at the Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival in Toronto have given us a pair of tickets to give away to the Sunday, Nov 29th screening of the new Canadian horror-thriller from Ryan M. Andrews: SAVE YOURSELF

Five female filmmakers en route to screen their new horror film in Los Angeles, experience their own real life terror when they cross paths with a deranged scientist hellbent on using them for his mysterious experiments. Save Yourself stars Bobbie Phillips, Jessica Cameron. Tristan Risk, Ry Barrett, Tianna Nori, and Caleigh Le Grand.

HOW TO ENTER

EMAIL US with subject line SAVE ME and include your full name by Thursday, Nov 26 at 5pm (ET)

Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the Nov 29,  7:30pm screening of Save Yourself at the Carlton Cinemas in Toronto.  Contest deadline is Thursday, 5:00PM, November 27, 2015

CONTEST: HAUNTED HAMILTON COSTUME BALL & HORROR RAMA WEEKEND TICKETS

When you buy tickets to our October 10th double-feature of THE EDITOR and BLOODY KNUCKLES, you will be automatically entered to win one of two hot-ticket horror event prize packs:

1.) HORROR-RAMA WEEKEND TICKETS

Win a weekend pass for two to Horror-Rama: Toronto's only ALL HORROR fan event (October 17-18). Presented by Suspect Video, Fangoria magazine, and Anchor Bay Entertainment, HORROR-RAMA raises hell at the GOREgeous Hyatt Regency Hotel on King St. West, right in the heart of downtown Toronto. Exciting and rare horror and cult film guests and vendors await you at Horror-Rama (a $90.00 value).

http://horrorramacanada.com
https://www.facebook.com/HorrorRamaCanada

2.) HAUNTED HAMILTON HALLOWEEN BALL TICKETS


If you've got it, haunt it at CARNIVALE: Haunted Hamilton's 15th annual Halloween Costume Ball, this year rocking out Oct 31 in the Grand Central Ballroom at historic Liuna Station (a $90.00 value).

We are giving away tickets for two to the hottest costume party in Hamilton, hosted by Haunted Hamilton Founder & Owner, "Stephanie Spooky Queen" Lechniak and featuring:

* Special Guest MC, Mysterion the Mind Reader (https://www.facebook.com/MysterionThe...)
* With Special Musical Guests, Ginger St. James & SnowHeel Slim (www.gingerstjames.com)
* Opening Act by Frankie & Jimmy (http://frankieandjimmy.bandcamp.com)
* A Spooky Act by Contortionist Troy James
* Performance by Fire Artist HOT CARL
* An EXTREME performance by VOODOO RAY (warning, NOT for the faint of heart!)
* HUGE DJ DANCE with jumbo video screen, fog and special FX lighting
* Over $5,000 worth of best costume prizes
* Live entertainment
* Full Cold Buffet & Desserts
* 2 stocked Cash Bars

www.Haunted-Hamilton.com

www.Facebook.com/HauntedHamilton

Purchase your tickets for THE EDITOR & BLOODY KNUCKLES (Oct 10) today and you could win! >> ADVANCE TICKETS <<

CIRCUS OF THE DEAD to Make Canadian Premiere at Fright Night Theatre

On May 9, Fright Night Theatre is sending in the clowns for the Canadian Premiere of the gory killer clown epic CIRCUS OF THE DEAD

Straight from the blood-soaked indie film world of Texas, Circus of the Dead is the ferocious feature-film debut from Billy Pon (DOLLBOY). To celebrate the Canadian debut of this gruesome new horror picture, Fright Night Theatre will be transforming the lovely Staircase Theatre into a Bloody Big Top Experience for a night of killer clowns and creepy circus thrills.

SYNOPSIS

After a night at the circus, a family man must fight for his life when a marauding troupe of sadistic clowns led by the deviant Papa Corn (Bill Oberst Jr.) ensnares him in an all-night crime spree through oil-soaked West Texas. Armed with guns, knives, and a 68 Camaro, Papa Corn and his insane clown posse bring blood, gore, and mayhem to all they encounter.  Circus of the Dead is the Devil's Rejects meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre of killer clown movies. If you're not already afraid of clowns, you will be.....

THE GORIEST SHOW ON EARTH featuring...

* CREEPY CLOWN MAKEUP CONTEST!
* DISCOUNT ADMISSION FOR CLOWNS!
* CIRCUS GAMES!
* PRIZE RAFFLES sponsored by FANGORIA!
* LICENSED VENUE!

BUY TICKETS

Saturday, May 09, 2015

8:00pm - The Staircase Theatre
(27 Dundurn St. N.)
Doors and Seating @ 7:00pm

ONE SCREENING ONLY!
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY

Screens With Short Film: CLOWN & OUT || North American Premiere ||  (dir. Tom Lox)

Admission

• $10.00 (advance) BUY ONLINE
• $12.00 (at-the-door, cash only)
• $2.00 DISCOUNT at-the-door for attendees in clown makeup

Join Facebook Event

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS! Praise for CIRCUS OF THE DEAD

“There’s a TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE vibe to this entire film as the level of lunacy reaches a fever pitch early on in this film and doesn't let up until the end.” - Ain’t It Cool Horror

"[A] phenomenal film that will be damned hard to beat.” - Horror Society

“With it’s unflinching and unapologetic display of the blackest, most evil of capabilities that can exist in people, Circus of the Dead does what we ultimately want a horror film to do…it horrifies.” - Legless Corpse

"If you are prepared to see a film so menacing it will stay with you for days, "Circus of the Dead" is a must!” - Horror News Network

"This might be the bad guy horror fans have been waiting for. Billy Oberst Jr's performance as Papa Corn is one of the most exciting things I have seen in an indie horror film in the last few years.” - Nathan Thomas Milliner, Horror Artist

POSTERS

IMAGES

VENUE

ALL ABOARD....FOR TERROR!

This Saturday, Fright Night Theatre Presents the classic high-concept monster movie HORROR EXPRESS (1972) starring screen legends Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee

SCREENING DETAILS

Saturday, May 31, 2014.

8pm - $5.00 (cash only)

Elaine Mae Theatre

25 Dundurn St. N. 

Hamilton, ON

CONTEST

Everyone who pays full admission will be automatically entered into a draw to win a copy of GOREZONE #28 and GOREZONE #29 courtesy of FANGORIA

FULL DETAILS ON OFFICIAL EVENT PAGE

CRETIN COSTUME CONTEST PRIZES

Our generous sponsors at FANGORIA and HAMMER CITY RECORDS have sent us some amazing prizes to give away as part of our Cretin Costume Contest. 

Attend the Hamilton Premiere of RETURN TO NUKE 'EM HIGH (Vol.1) on March 1st dressed up like one of the post-apocalyptic radioactive punks from the film for your chance to win. The most original and creative costumes will be awarded one of three prize packs.

FIRST PLACE - Fangoria Prize Pack (over $150 in value)

A gift assortment of Fangoria magazines, horror movies, and merch

• Fangoria #326-330
• Gorezone #1 &2
• Fangoria Legends presents JOHN CARPENTER
• KISS #2: The Official Album and Tour Magazine
• Blurays: Blood for Irina & Nightmare City
• Fangoria T-shirt – your choice of size (S, M, L) - not pictured
• Free admission for one to SINISTER CINEMA - not pictured

SECOND PLACE - Hammer City Records Prize Pack ($50 value)

A hard rocking goodie bag for Canadian punk and metal maniacs.

• CDS: Main Man: A Tribute to Dee Dee Ramone / Unruled: Butchers of Warfare / Get Thee to a Nunnery / Legion: 666
• Records: Ride at Dawn: Chrome Pillars / The Class Assassins
• Poster - not pictured
• Swag: buttons, stickers, beer cozy, patch, key chain, etc.
• Free admission for one to SINISTER CINEMA

THIRD PLACE - Horror in the Hammer Movie Pack ($50 value)

A package of over 11 horror movies on DVD including Troma's original Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986). Also, free admission to SINISTER CINEMA - not pictured.

The only way to win is to be present at the Hamilton Premiere of RETURN TO NUKE 'EM HIGH (Vol. 1) in your wildest, craziest Cretin costume.

Tickets are $12 at the door. Doors @7pm. Seating is limited, so come early to ensure you get a ticket before they're sold out.

CRETIN COSTUME CONTEST @ Fright Night Theatre!

In the original Troma classic Class of Nuke 'Em High and its sequel Return to Nuke 'Em High, Tromaville high school is overrun by a gang of mutated, radioactive post-apocalyptic punks called THE CRETINS. 

To celebrate the Hamilton Premiere of Return to Nuke 'Em High (Volume 1), we are holding a CRETIN COSTUME CONTEST!

Thanks to our amazing sponsors FANGORIA MAGAZINE & HAMMER CITY RECORDS, we'll be giving away fantastic prize packages to those who show up in the wildest and most imaginative Cretin costumes.

• FIRST PLACE: Fangoria Prize Pack valued at over $150
• SECOND PLACE: Hammer City Records Prize Pack valued at $50
• THIRD PLACE: Horror in the Hammer DVD Prize Pack valued at $40

How to Dress Like a CRETIN

The Cretin aesthetic is a DIY mixture of punk, rockabilly, and rock-n-roll mixed with a Mad Max post-apocalyptic waste-lander style with the trappings of comic book gang uniformity ala The Warriors. Adorning themselves with tattoos, hair dye, and elaborate makeup, Cretins embrace an anything goes assault on fashion and good taste. Common cretin accessories include:

• leather
• chains / studs / spikes
• piercings
• weirdly misappropriated cultural icons
• lots of wild face paint
• mohawks and shaved heads

Use the following examples to inspire your own cretin costume, and grab your tickets to the Hamilton Premiere of RETURN TO NUKE 'EM HIGH (Vol. 1) for your chance to win some awesome prizes!

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