We are so excited about this year's programme but are keeping all the detail under wraps just a little longer. In the meantime here are a couple of snippets!

Opening night

BYZANTIUM The story centres on two mysterious women, Eleanor (Saorise Ronan – THE HOST, HANNA) and Clara (Gemma Arterton – PRINCE OF PERSIA, QUANTUM OF SOLACE) who seek refuge in a run-down coastal resort. Clara meets lonely Noel (Daniel May), who provides shelter in his deserted guesthouse, Byzantium. Schoolgirl Eleanor befriends Frank (Caleb Landry-Jones – ANTI-VIRAL) and tells him their lethal secret; they were born 200 years ago and survive on human blood.

As knowledge of their secret spreads, their past catches up on them with deathly consequence. We have seen a lot of takes on the classic vampire tale and few of them dare to play with myth and method, and do so successfully. However, Neil Jordan is no stranger to the breed, and once again employs a fresh approach that delivers a unique take on bloodlust.

The script by Moira Buffini (based on her play of the same name) keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout!

All-nighters

THE DEFIANCE ALLNIGHTER

United. Divided. Defiant. We bring you a collection of films that show what us humans do best to alien creatures...
we band together and kick-ass! Come join the fight!

The films are:

• Independence Day
  (Dir. Roland Emmerich, 1998, 145mins, USA)
• Critters
  (Dir. Stephen Herek, 1986, 82mins, USA)
• Masters of the Universe
  (Dir. Gary Goddard, 1987, 106mins, USA)
• Tremors
  (Dir. Ron Underwood, 1990, 96mins, USA)
• District 9
  (Dir. Neil Blomkamp, 2009, 112mins, South Africa)

MST3K LAUGHATHON

It ran for 11 years in the USA and we miss it. Those of you who know, know. Those of you who don’t, Google, then come and join the clan. The funniest films (and no, they are not comedies) with the nicest hosts. Be up all night with people who ‘get you’.

The horrors include:

• THE QUEST OF THE DELTA KNIGHTS
  (Dir. James Dodson, 1993)
• INVASION OF THE NEPTUNE MEN
  (Dir. Koji Ota, 1961)
• DEVIL FISH
  (Dir. Lamberto Bava, 1984)
• THE FINAL SACRIFICE
  (Dir. Tjardus Greidanus, 1990)
• FUTURE WAR
  (Dir. Anthony Doublin, 1997)

ANIMÉ ALLNIGHT

A collection of amazing animated films, from brand new to old school.

The line up is:

• 009 Re: Cyborg (in 3D)
  (Dir. Kenji Kamiyama, 2012, 106mins, Japan)
• Berserk Golden Age Arc I
  (Dir. Toshiyuki Kubooka, 2012, 80mins Japan)
• War of the Worlds: Goliath (in 3D)
• Street Fighter II
  (Dir. Gisaburö Sugii, 1994, 102mins, Japan)
• Loups=Garous
  (Dir. Junichi Fujisaku, 2010, 99mins, Japan)

Thanks to Manga, Kaze and Animé Limited for their continued support.

Tickets on sale next week and more film news to come!