For those fanatics who revel in the best of bizarre cinema, the wait is finally over. The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced its highly anticipated 2024 Midnight Madness lineup. World Premiere. Midnight Madness is presented by Intrepid Travel and will make its midnight premiere at the historic (and allegedly haunted) Royal Alexandra Theatre.
Demi Moore makes a triumphant return
Leading the way is the North American premiere of Coralie Fargeat’s hit horror thriller The Substance, starring the legendary Demi Moore. The film marks a major return for Moore, whose character fits perfectly with the edgy and uplifting spirit of Midnight Madness. Her performance in “Material” has already caused a stir, making it a must-see for fans and critics alike.
The beauty of TIFF
TIFF is known for its celebration of the art of film, and Midnight Madness is no exception. This much-loved section of the festival highlights the wild and weird, from body horror to time travel, from supernatural comedy to martial arts action, from quirky thrillers to provocative satire, from found footage to horror-themed punk rock . At midnight, the Royal Alexandra Theater is surrounded by like-minded moviegoers, creating an unforgettable moviegoing experience that allows moviegoers to face the unknown in the company of strangers.
Extraordinary midnight madness lineup
This year’s Midnight Madness lineup is a testament to the festival’s commitment to showcasing the best in genre films. Notable alumni are returning, including Joseph Kahn, who won TIFF’s 2017 People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award, Timo Tjahjanto, who last attended in 2016, and who debuted at TIFF in 2017 Coralie Fargeat’s debut novel.
Midnight Madness 2024 shows (in alphabetical order):
Dead Mail (Joe DeBoer, Kyle McConaughey | USA)
Canadian Premiere
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Dead Talent Association (John Hsu | Taiwan)
North American premiere
Else (Thibaud Emin | France/Belgium)
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Escape from the 21st Century (Yang LI | China)
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Friendship (Andrew DeYoung | USA)
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Ick (Joseph Kahn | USA)
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It doesn’t get better than this (Rachel Kempf, Nick Toti | USA)
Canadian Premiere
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The Gesuidouz (Ugana Kenichi | Japan)
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Shadow Lost (Timo Tjahjanto | Indonesia)
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With such a diverse and dynamic cast, Midnight Madness plans to continue its reputation as a centerpiece of groundbreaking and genre-defining films. This year’s festival will be an extraordinary celebration of avant-garde and horror cinema, ensuring that TIFF remains at the forefront of international cinema.
For more details on the film and to watch Midnight Madness lead programmer Peter Kuplowsky’s terrifying summary, visit the TIFF website.
