Terror-Fi Film Festival

Auckland... tonight's an awesome night for a couple of amazing films.

Local director Doug Dillaman presents the premiere his mind-bending audience participation sci-fi GUT INSTINCT with Q&A after... followed by the brilliant time-travel thriller THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT – from producers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead.

Grab your tickets here:

GUT INSTINCT (with Q&A)
Fri 8 Nov, 6:30pm, The Capitol
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3Af2QMK

THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT
Fri 8 Nov, 8:45pm, The Capitol
Tickets: https://bit.ly/4hpSElu

Auckland... we kick off the rest of the fest tonight with the phenomenal UFO SWEDEN.

This stunning sci-fi adventure wowed the crowds in Wellington, and now it's your turn to see it. It will also be your only chance to see the film on the big screen!

Grab your tickets here:
Thu 7 Nov, 8:00pm, The Capitol
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3Ujln1l

We’re incredibly proud to announce to the world that Terror-Fi is producing BLACK SHEEP 2, the sequel to the cult classic 2006 horror-comedy BLACK SHEEP – New Zealand’s most successful horror movie.

Writer/Director Jonathan King is back at the helm, from a story by King, Matthew Grainger, and Rosie Howells. Jonathan, Matt, Samantha Braun, and myself are producing. I’m incredibly grateful that we’re making this film together - with Sam and I launching Terror-Fi Films at the same time.

We’re extremely fortunate to have WTFilms handling our worldwide sales and Umbrella Entertainment distributing the film in New Zealand and Australia. Executive producers on the film are Richard Fletcher of Libertine Pictures, Philippa Campbell, and Ari Harrison and Jasmin McSweeney from Umbrella Entertainment. Wētā Workshop are back for the sequel to bring our killer sheep to life.

I would personally like to thank everyone who has supported the Terror-Fi Film Festival over the past eight years. You guys have played a massive part in this becoming a reality… and here’s to all the awesome New Zealand genre films that get made as a result!

And to my team at the Terror-Fi Film Festival and Admit One Entertainment... Sam, Nicci, and Phil... thank you for your support and everything you do!

- James Partridge (Founder / Festival Director)

Horror-Comedy ‘Black Sheep’ Sequel In Works Reuniting Original Director Jonathan King & Star Nathan Meister; WTFilms Handling Sales – AFM WTFilms has boarded sequel to of New Zealand 2006 horror-comedy Black Sheep, about sheep changed into bloodthirsty predators by genetic engineering.

Thank you Wellington for selling out our encore of HERETIC tonight! You guys are awesome!

If you missed out on TERRIFIER 3 or STRANGE DARLING, we're hosting an encore of T3 tonight and SD tomorrow.

Grab you tickets here:

TERRIFIER 3
Mon 4 Nov, 8:35pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3Yd4ZAt

STRANGE DARLING
Tue 5 Nov, 8:15pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3BXqNsE

Wellington... what a Sunday we have in store for you... with four truly remarkable films!

UFO Sweden will take you back to the awe-inspiring sci-fi adventures of the 80s & 90s. The world's first side-scrolling horror, THE WAVES OF MADNESS, will plunge you into Lovecraftian goodness.

The stunning body-horror, romance ELSE is one of those films you love to discover at a festival and talk about for a long time afterwards. And lastly we have quite possibly the 'Film of the Year'... STRANGE DARLING... which has Sold Out but we have a encore on Tuesday for those who missed out!!

Grab your tickets here...

UFO SWEDEN
Sun 3 Nov, 1:45pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3YB6IAW

THE WAVES OF MADNESS
Sun 3 Nov, 4:15pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3ABgkm5

ELSE
Sun 3 Nov, 6:00pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3AidLFx

STRANGE DARLING - Encore!
Tue 5 Nov, 8:15pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3BXqNsE

Wellington... a stunning Saturday for you!

Our Showcase of Short Films & Projects has Sold Out! But right after, we have the 25th Anniversary screening to the Kiwi cult classic SCARFIES - with director Rob Sarkies joining us for a Q&A.

Then tonight we have two incredible films. The Ukrainian sci-fi U ARE THE UNIVERSE will make you laugh, make you cry… and feel everything in between! That's followed by the blockbuster premiere of NIGHTBITCH. Amy Adams transforming into a dog… need we say more!?!

Grab you tickets here...

SCARFIES
Sat 2 Nov, 3:30pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3NF2Ton

U ARE THE UNIVERSE
Sat 2 Nov, 6:25pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/40h7zrN

NIGHTBITCH
Sat 2 Nov, 8:30pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3zYWMYR

We have some truly incredible genre short films as part of our showcase this year - in Wellington (Sat 2 Nov, 1:00pm, The Roxy) and Auckland (Sat 9 Nov, 2:00pm, The Capitol). Grab your free tickets at: terrorfifest.com/films

We're proud to announce our 2024 line-up right here:

NAUALLI
Directed by Adrian G La Pena
Country of Origin: Mexico

FOREVER YOURS
Directed by Elliott Louis McKee
Country of Origin: Germany

IMAGINARY FRIENDS
Directed by Elizabeth Crummett
Country of Origin: New Zealand

NEW FOLLOWERS
Directed by Guy Pigden
Country of Origin: New Zealand

HUSH LITTLE MOUSE
Directed by Annabelle Snelling
Country of Origin: New Zealand

NAY DAY
Directed by Derek Ugochukwu
Country of Origin: Ireland

NONLINEAR
Directed by Matthias Klein
Country of Origin: New Zealand

THE SECOND GRIMOIRE
Directed by Jonathan King
Country of Origin: New Zealand

Wellington... we have two awesome premieres for you tonight!

First up we have the World Premiere of New Zealand director Doug Dillaman’s trippy post-apocalyptic sci-fi GUT INSTINCT, where you're an active participant in this one-of-a-kind, epic, eye-popping experiment.

Then we have the NZ Premiere of the tense time-travel thriller THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT. This is a rabbit hole you’ll be glad you went down!

Grab your tickets here...

GUT INSTINCT
Fri 1 Nov, 6:30pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3YlqkYG

THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT
Fri 1 Nov, 8:45pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3A77HQd

For all tickets to Terror-Fi 2024: terrorfifest.com/films

Fans of films like ‘The Endless’ and ‘Something in the Dirt’ will adore this brilliant time-travel thriller… directed by Michael Felker and produced by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead.

Tense and trippy… this is a rabbit hole you’ll be stoked you went down. This Terror-Fi exclusive will be your only chance to see the film on the big screen!

Grab your tickets here...

WELLINGTON
Fri 1 Nov, 8:45pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3A77HQd

AUCKLAND
Fri 8 Nov, 8:45pm, The Capitol
Tickets: https://bit.ly/4hpSElu

CHRISTCHURCH
Fri 15 Nov, 8:30pm, Alice Cinemas
Tickets: https://bit.ly/4hpdOQv

Join us to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of SCARFIES, the riotous black comedy that features Taika Waititi in his first acting role. Kiwi cult classics don’t come much better than this!

Director Rob Sarkies will be in attendance for a Q&A in Wellington!

Grab your tickets here...

WELLINGTON
Sat 2 Nov, 3:30pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3NF2Ton

AUCKLAND
Sat 9 Nov, 4:00pm, The Capitol
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3UkImZF

CHRISTCHURCH
Sat 16 Nov, 1:50pm, Alice Cinemas
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3NG9JK3

Be the first to see the incredible body-horror romance ELSE - a stunningly beautiful fever dream with French indie filmmaking sensibilities - one of those ‘hidden gem’ films you love to discover at a festival!

This Terror-Fi exclusive will be your only chance to see the film on the big screen in New Zealand!

Grab your tickets here...

WELLINGTON
Sun 3 Nov, 6:00pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3AidLFx

AUCKLAND
Sun 10 Nov, 6:15pm, The Capitol
Tickets: https://bit.ly/40ftShH

CHRISTCHURCH
Sun 17 Nov, 6:00pm, Alice Cinemas
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3AjkO0D

We’re incredibly excited to present the World Premiere of New Zealand director Doug Dillaman’s trippy post-apocalyptic sci-fi GUT INSTINCT, where you are an active participant in this one-of-a-kind, epic, eye-popping experiment.

There will be some treats to enjoy during the film… at the narrator’s command! Doug will also be joining us for a Q&A in Wellington and Auckland!

Grab your tickets here...

WELLINGTON
Fri 1 Nov, 6:30pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3YlqkYG

AUCKLAND
Fri 8 Nov, 6:30pm, The Capitol
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3Af2QMK

CHRISTCHURCH
Thu 14 Nov, 6:30pm, Alice Cinemas
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3BZbpfn

U ARE THE UNIVERSE is indie filmmaking at its finest. This breathtakingly and beautiful sci-fi will make you laugh, make you cry… and feel everything in between!

This Terror-Fi exclusive will be your only chance to see the film on the big screen!

Grab your tickets here...

WELLINGTON
Sat 2 Nov, 6:25pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/40h7zrN

AUCKLAND
Sat 9 Nov, 6:15pm, The Capitol
Tickets: https://bit.ly/48pABYf

CHRISTCHURCH
Sat 16 Nov, 6:30pm, Alice Cinemas
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3A5csd4

With ‘Super 8’ vibes and a Scandi sense of humour, UFO SWEDEN takes you on a delightfully entertaining sci-fi adventure… the type cinemas were made for… leaving you with a satisfied grin all over your face!

This Terror-Fi exclusive will be your only chance to see the film on the big screen!

Grab your tickets now...

WELLINGTON
Sun 3 Nov, 1:45pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3YB6IAW

AUCKLAND
Thu 7 Nov, 8:00pm, The Capitol
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3Ujln1l

CHRISTCHURCH
Sun 17 Nov, 3:20pm, Alice Cinemas
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3UoDnr8

They’re baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack… in 4K!

We're incredibly excited to be hosting the World Premiere of the 4K Remaster of the New Zealand horror comedy classic BLACK SHEEP. Kiwi classics don’t cone much better than this!

Writer/Director Jonathan King will be in attendance for Q&As in Wellington and Auckland! In Wellington, there’s also a special Lamb Sandwich ticket option!

As this is our dress up event (Halloween dress up in Wellington) so we’d love you to get creative and come as your genre take on a Kiwi classic – Zombie Buzzy Bee or Killer Kiwifruit perhaps? Prizes for best dressed at each cinema!

Grab your tickets here...

WELLINGTON (with Q&A)
Halloween, Thu 31 Oct, 7:30pm, The Roxy
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3A7y1JZ
- with delicious Lamb Sandwich preorder option

AUCKLAND (with Q&A)
Sun 10 Nov, 2:00pm, The Capitol
Tickets: https://bit.ly/4dZaHfj

CHRISTCHURCH
Thu 14 Nov, 8:30pm, Alice Cinemas
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3NBKVmr

BLACK SHEEP was digitised to 4K at Park Road Post as part of Umbrella’s commitment to discovering, restoring and releasing Australasian cinematic treasures.