Beyond Fest’s Full 2023 Line Up Includes ‘The Creator’, ‘The Toxic Avenger’ and More
The 11th anniversary edition of the most popular genre festival in the States will also feature the world premiere of Christmas horror ‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’ and a screening of ‘The Abyss’ with James Cameron in attendance.
Beyond Fest 2023 takes place September 26th - October 10th.
Now entering its 11th year, the highest-attended genre film festival in the US, Beyond Fest is back and bigger than ever.
The event, which has brought first looks at new movies and more to fans for years, is back this month, comprising 55 features, including 5 world premieres, 3 North American Premieres, 7 US premieres, and 18 West Coast Premieres.
When and where is Beyond Fest 2023 happening?
(Left) Nicolas Cage in 'Dream Scenario.' Courtesy of A24.
This year’s event runs between September 26th – October 10th.
In partnership with the American Cinematheque and presented exclusively by distributor NEON, Beyond Fest will screen at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3 and Regency Village Theatre.
Here’s what Head of Programming Evrim Ersoy has to say about this year’s fest:
"With over 19,000 attendees in 2022, our goal this year was to go bigger while also exposing audiences to new filmmakers who represent the future. We’ve delivered on that promise with a program that has the world’s most celebrated artists like James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, and Roger Corman ing us alongside some of Cinema’s boldest new voices including Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Demián Rugna and Macon Blair.”
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What could I see at the 2023 Beyond Fest?
John David Washington as Joshua in 20th Century Studios' 'The Creator.' Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Among the offerings at this year’s event are Nicolas Cage, will close things out.
The Creator
FOE’.
We can also expect to see Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or winner ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ and Kitty Green’s slow-burn outback thriller ‘The Royal Hotel’.
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in James Cameron's 'The Abyss.' Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Talking of icebergs, Avatar’ sequels, but Beyond Fest has him!
The Abyss
There will also be a celebration of genre legend Allan Arkush.
Grand Theft Auto
A rich girl steals her dad's Rolls Royce and heads off to Las Vegas to get married. However, her angry parents, a jealous suitor, and a bunch of reward seekers are... Read the Plot
Elsewhere, there will be a chance to see the remake of Troma classic ‘Peter Dinklage as the mutated, mop-wielding hero, and so much more.
Peter Dinklage in 'The Toxic Avenger.' Credit: Legendary Pictures.
The Toxic Avenger
A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Read the Plot
How can I get tickets for the 2023 Beyond Fest?
A scene from 'All of Us Strangers.' Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.
Tickets will be on sale via americancinematheque.com on Friday, September 15th at 10AM PST.
Visit beyondfest.com and americancinematheque.com for details.
(L to R) Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi in Guillermo del Toro's 'Pacific Rim.' Photo: Warner Bros.
Other Movies Playing at Beyond Fest 2023:
- 'The Raven' (1963)
- 'The Wicker Man' (1975)
- 'Grand Theft Auto' (1977)
- 'Piranha' (1978)
- 'Rock 'n' Roll High School' (1979)
- 'Caligula' (1980)
- 'Manhunter' (1986)
- 'The Abyss' (1989)
- 'True Romance' (1993)
- 'Cemetery Man' (1994)
- 'Crash' (1997)
- 'The Iron Giant' (1999)
- 'Final Destination' (2000)
- 'Adam Chaplin' (2011)
- 'Pacific Rim' (2013)
- 'It’s A Wonderful Knife' (2023)
- 'All of Us Strangers' (2023)
- 'A Suitable Flesh' (2023)
- 'Totally Killer' (2023)
- 'Foe' (2023)
- 'V/H/S/85' (2023)
- 'The Toxic Avenger' (2023)
- 'The Royal Hotel' (2023)
- 'Kill' (2023)
- 'The Creator' (2023)
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