When the family cat suddenly dies, rather than having a tough conversation with their young daughter two parents opt to have it taxidermied. A funny look at the consequences of trying to protect others from an uncomfortable truth.

Dead Cat

When the family cat suddenly dies, rather than having a tough conversation with their young daughter two parents opt to have it taxidermied. A funny look at the consequences of trying to protect others from an uncomfortable truth.

An older woman searches her home for a lost possession but suddenly has to hide from an unexpected visitor. A ghost story that explores more than just a good scare.

Perennials

An older woman searches her home for a lost possession but suddenly has to hide from an unexpected visitor. A ghost story that explores more than just a good scare.

A police detective recounts an investigation into a cold case with his late fatherâs old partner as he finds himself being pressed for answers from his station Chief. A local neo-noire full of twists and turns brought to life by great excellent NL talent. A great exercise in tension and restraint.

If Not To Die

A police detective recounts an investigation into a cold case with his late fatherâs old partner as he finds himself being pressed for answers from his station Chief. A local neo-noire full of twists and turns brought to life by great excellent NL talent. A great exercise in tension and restraint.

A young man is forced to confront his past traumas after following his first day of work on a logging camp in the 1930s. An impressive period drama with gorgeous cinematography and great performances from a local cast.

Pearls

A young man is forced to confront his past traumas after following his first day of work on a logging camp in the 1930s. An impressive period drama with gorgeous cinematography and great performances from a local cast.

Emma is studying alone at night when she hears noises coming from inside her apartment. As she investigates she makes a terrifying discovery. A psychological horror that will have viewers questioning what is real.

Knock

Emma is studying alone at night when she hears noises coming from inside her apartment. As she investigates she makes a terrifying discovery. A psychological horror that will have viewers questioning what is real.

After escaping an abusive relationship, Heather is stalked by a vampiric monster that can change its shape to trick victims into inviting it inside. This film has some great effects, and a fresh-but-familiar creature, brought to life with inspired costuming. Local horror fans rejoice!

Don't Let Them In

After escaping an abusive relationship, Heather is stalked by a vampiric monster that can change its shape to trick victims into inviting it inside. This film has some great effects, and a fresh-but-familiar creature, brought to life with inspired costuming. Local horror fans rejoice!

Eugenia's relationship is failing and her home is in jeopardy. When her boss offers her an opportunity to make an easy $50,000, she accepts. But at what cost?

Obito

Eugeniaâs relationship is failing and her home is in jeopardy. When her boss offers her an opportunity to make an easy $50,000, she accepts. But at what cost?

A couple wakes up in the middle of the night to the sound of a stranger knocking on their door and trying to get inside. A thriller that ratchets up the tension with claustrophobic cinematography and powerful performances.

Who Calls

A couple wakes up in the middle of the night to the sound of a stranger knocking on their door and trying to get inside. A thriller that ratchets up the tension with claustrophobic cinematography and powerful performances.

Canada

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