Toronto After Dark Film Festival returns October 18-22, 2023 with our 17th thrilling edition! 

Toronto After Dark Film Festival is one of the world’s leading showcases of new horror, sci-fi and action movies, enjoyed by thousands of attendees each year including film lovers, press, industry and filmmakers.

A thrilling cinematic blast for movie fans and filmmakers, Toronto After Dark has been Voted Runner-Up for Best Film Festival in the City by audiences (blogTO) and one of the Top Genre Film Festivals in the World by filmmakers (MovieMaker).

Each year around 1,000 filmmakers from around the world submit films in competition for a coveted screening slot at our October film showcase.