TIFF Midnight Madness Lineup Unveiled

By Pickle August 13, 2024

TIFF’s Midnight Madness Returns with a Thrilling Lineup of World Premieres

This year’s Midnight Madness line-up continues to celebrate the best in genre cinema, showcasing films that push the boundaries and offer a unique cinematic experience

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is set to captivate the night owls and cult film enthusiasts with its iconic Midnight Madness programme, presented by Intrepid Travel. This year’s lineup promises a wild ride through action, horror, fantasy, and the bizarre, featuring ten films, including five World Premieres, and will kick off with the North American Premiere of Coralie Fargeat’s highly anticipated horror thriller The Substance, starring Demi Moore.

The Midnight Madness programme is known for its late-night screenings at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre, which is rumored to be haunted, adding an extra layer of excitement for attendees. The films showcased in this programme are celebrated for their unique blend of shock, fantasy, and the surreal, making them a favorite among festivalgoers looking for unconventional and provocative cinema.

Featured World Premieres

The Substance | Coralie Fargeat | United Kingdom/USA/France | North American Premiere

A gripping horror thriller starring Demi Moore that sets the stage for Midnight Madness.

Else | Thibault Emin | France/Belgium | World Premiere

A gripping and enigmatic thriller that promises to leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

Friendship | Andrew DeYoung | USA | World Premiere

A dramatic and comedic exploration of relationships and the unexpected.

Ick | Joseph Kahn | USA | World Premiere

The latest offering from TIFF 2017 People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award winner, blending horror with sharp satire.

The Gesuidouz | Kenichi Ugana | Japan | World Premiere

A supernatural and mystical journey into the unknown.

The Shadow Strays | Timo Tjahjanto | Indonesia | World Premiere

An eerie and atmospheric thriller from the director who last attended TIFF in 2016.

Additional Highlights

Dead Talents Society | John Hsu | Taiwan | North American Premiere

A unique and haunting take on the supernatural.

Escape from the 21st Century | Yang Li | China | International Premiere

A high-energy, time-travel adventure.

It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This | Rachel Kempf, Nick Toti | USA | Canadian Premiere

A punk rock horror that combines music and mayhem.

Dead Mail | Joe DeBoer, Kyle McConaghy | USA | Canadian Premiere

A thrilling narrative that delves into the macabre

This year’s Midnight Madness line-up continues to celebrate the best in genre cinema, showcasing films that push the boundaries and offer a unique cinematic experience. With returning filmmakers like Joseph Kahn, Timo Tjahjanto, and Coralie Fargeat, the programme promises a memorable and electrifying experience.

Tickets for TIFF ’24 will be available for TIFF Members by level starting on Friday, August 16, with the full festival schedule set to be released on Tuesday, August 13. For more details, visit tiff.net/join. The full TIFF 2024 Rights List for accredited industry professionals will be available in late August.