1. August 3, 2011
NEWS RELEASE
WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES TWELVE
MIDNIGHT MADNESS DELIVERS WILD CINEMATIC THRILLS
Toronto – The Midnight Madness programme walks on the cinematic wild side at the Toronto International Film Festival® with a
riveting roundup of supernatural slayers, crossbow killers, corpse smugglers and a re-imagined Bonnie and Clyde for the 21st
century. Programmed by Colin Geddes, the international lineup features nine world premieres and is one of the most highly-
anticipated announcements on the radar of genre geeks around the world.
“Ravenous cinephiles will devour the roster of chillers, action thrillers and pitch-black comedies that fill this year’s slate,” said Colin
Geddes, TIFF Programmer. “Martial arts assassins, cops and robbers, escaped lunatics and vampire ballerinas will take over
Ryerson Theatre every night at midnight, and deliver the shocking and rocking experience that our loyal audience flocks to take part
in, helping make these screenings so memorable.”
The Midnight Madness selection includes films from Bobcat Goldthwait, The Blair Witch Project director Eduardo Sanchez, Japanese
cult director Katsuhito Ishii, and marks the return of a director-duo discovered in the program in 2007, Julien Maury and Alexandre
Bustillo.
The Day Douglas Aarniokoski, USA World Premiere
In a post-apocalyptic future, an open war against humanity rages. Five survivors wander along rural back-roads, lost, starving and on
the run. With dwindling food stocks and ammunition, an attempt at seeking shelter turns into a battleground where they must fight or
die. Starring Ashley Bell, Dominic Monaghan and Shannyn Sossamon.
God Bless America Bobcat Goldthwait, USA World Premiere
Loveless, jobless and possibly terminally ill, Frank has had enough of the downward spiral of America. With nothing left to lose,
Frank takes his gun and decides to off the stupidest, cruellest and most repellent members of society with an unusual accomplice:
16-year-old Roxy, who shares his sense of rage and disenfranchisement. From stand-up comedian and director Bobcat Goldthwait
comes a scathing and hilarious attack on all that is sacred in the United States of America.
The Incident Alexandre Courtès, France World Premiere
George, Max and Ricky are in a rock band and waiting for their big breakthrough. Between small gigs and rehearsals they work in
the kitchen of a high-security asylum for good pay at minimum risk – they have no physical contact with the inmates. One night just
before dinnertime, a big storm shuts down the security system, the doors open and the lunatics break loose. Help is on its way and
should soon arrive... they just have to survive until it does.
Kill List Ben Wheatley, United Kingdom Canadian Premiere
Eight months after a disastrous job in Kiev left him physically and mentally scarred, ex-soldier-turned-contract-killer Jay is pressured
by his partner Gal into taking a new assignment. As they track their prey, they descend into a disturbing world that is darker and
more depraved than anything they experienced on the battlefield.

2. Livid Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, France World Premiere
The directors of 2007’s Midnight Madness hit A L’Interieur (Inside) return with a twisted gothic nightmare. A young woman and her
friends break into a decrepit mansion looking for treasure, only to unlock a dark secret of unspeakable horror ready to dish out
bloody punishment for their greed.
Lovely Molly Eduardo Sanchez, USA (synopsis needed) World Premiere
When newlywed Molly Reynolds returns to her long-abandoned family home, frightful reminders of a nightmarish childhood begin
seeping into her new life. She soon begins an inexorable descent into evil that blurs the lines between psychosis and possession.
From the director of The Blair Witch Project.
The Raid Gareth Evans, Indonesia World Premiere
Deep in the heart of Jakarta’s slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world’s most dangerous killers and gangsters. Until now,
the run-down apartment block has been considered untouchable to even the bravest of police. Cloaked under the cover of pre-dawn
darkness and silence, an elite swat team is tasked with raiding the safe house in order to take down the notorious drug lord that runs
it. But when a chance encounter with a spotter blows their cover and news of their assault reaches the drug lord, the building’s lights
are cut and all the exits blocked. Stranded on the sixth floor with no way out, the unit must fight their way through the city’s worst to
survive their mission. Starring Indonesian martial arts sensation Iko Uwais.
Sleepless Night Frederic Jardin, France/Belgium/Luxembourg World Premiere
When Vincent, a double-dealing cop, steals a big bag of cocaine from some drug dealers they counter by kidnapping and threatening
to kill his son if the bag isn’t returned – fast. The swap is to go down at their headquarters in a big nightclub on the outskirts of Paris,
but Vincent gets caught in a spiral of deception and betrayal and must fight his way through packed dance floors and dark corridors
of the labyrinth-like club.
Smuggler Katsuhito Ishii, Japan World Premiere
After his dreams of becoming an actor go nowhere, 25-year-old Kinuta does nothing but gamble every day. Broke, framed and now
neck-deep in debt, he is recruited as a smuggler – an underground mover of everything from dead bodies to illegal goods – but one
cargo triggers the rage of a psychotic gangster hell-bent on revenge. By acclaimed cult director Katsuhito Ishii of Shark Skin Man
and Peach Hip Girl and Funky Forest fame.
You’re Next Adam Wingard, USA World Premiere
From the director-writer team that brought Festival audiences A Horrible Way To Die in 2010 comes a new experiment in tension. A
family comes under a terrifying and sadistic attack during a reunion getaway. Barricaded in their secluded country home, they have
to fight off a barrage of axes, crossbows and machetes from both inside and outside the house. Unfortunately for the killers, one of
the victims proves to have a talent for fighting back.
Tickets to screenings for this programme will be available for individual purchase as well as through the Midnight Madness
Package, which includes all 10 screenings for $156, or $100 for students and seniors. Purchase Festival ticket packages online
24 hours a day at tiff.net/festival, by phone Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET at 416-599-TIFF or 1-888-599-8433,
and in person at the TIFF Bell Lightbox Box Office at 350 King St. West from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Methods of payment include
cash, debit or Visa†. The 36th Toronto International Film Festival runs September 8 to 18, 2011.

3. About TIFF
TIFF is a charitable cultural organization whose mission is to transform the way people see the world through film. An international
leader in film culture, TIFF projects include the annual Toronto International Film Festival in September; TIFF Bell Lightbox, which
features five cinemas, major exhibitions, and learning and entertainment facilities; and innovative national distribution program Film
Circuit. The organization generates an annual economic impact of $170 million CAD. TIFF Bell Lightbox is generously supported by
contributors including Founding Sponsor Bell, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman
family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, Major Sponsor and official bank RBC, Major
Sponsor BlackBerry and Visa†. For more information, visit tiff.net.
The Midnight Madness programme is made possible through the generous sponsorship of
Cineplex Entertainment LP and SPACE.
Toronto International Film Festival is generously supported by Lead Sponsor Bell, Major Sponsors RBC and BlackBerry,
and Major Supporters the Government of Ontario, Telefilm Canada, and the City of Toronto.
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