Festival passes will be available mid-June (stay tuned to the site for an exact date when mid-June gets closer). There is a slight price-hike this year, because 6 new time-slots have been added (making a total of 27 features) so that you can revel in even more horror, chaos, catastrophism, filth, depravity and sublimity than ever before. As such, passes will be $70.00, and individual tickets at the door will be $7.00.

Programming for this year is extremely broad, and caters to a variety to cult tastes. In Europe, genre festivals refer to themselves as 'Fantastic', which opens them up to horror, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy, and all types of cult films. While CineMuerte's criteria is still decidedly dark, we're definitely headed more in this direction.

See you soon,
Kier-La Janisse

WHAT'S NEW Date: Event Oct. 7 ALL THE COLOURS OF DARKNESS IS IN NEGOTIATION FOR DISTRIBUTION WITH AN OFFICIAL GAME COMPANY! While this puts a temporary hold on all sales though this website (not counting orders made prior to this announcement), this means that as of next spring, quality-controlled mass-production of the game should be in motion and you can get your game in a tin as opposed to a flimsy box. You can email koroner@hotmail.com to keep updated on this process, but for the time being orders cannot be accepted. THANKS FOR THE ONGOING SUPPORT! Oct. 7 Cinemuerte Invades Texas-Yeehaw! Kier-la brings her special brand of dementia to the south. From October 27th to 31st a mini version of what we saw in Vancouver will be shown at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. A combination restaurant theatre chain in Texas. Why don't we have one of these in Vancouver? August 13 Winners of the Cinemuerte 2003 Film Festival July 15 "All the Colours of Darkness" horror film trivia board game photos. Click on images for larger view. Contact Kier-la to purchase. June 27 Hey! You can get this year's cool psychedelic poster for a measly $5.00 at Black Dog Video or at the Cinematheque during the festival. The image is exactly as shown above and is also on the deluxe program. That girl kinda looks like Kier-la, no? June 24 Richard Blackburn, director of Lemora: A Child's Tale of the Supernatural will introduce his film and more. June 24 The Saturday July 12th, 2pm TBA slot is confirmed for Zero Day. June 23 Cinemuerte V film festival program posters and deluxe detailed festival program are both out. The program poster is free and the full blown 26 page deluxe program is only $1.00. So buy one, get the in depth details and mark out the movies you want to see. Pick em up at Black Dog Video, Celluloid Drug Store, Granville Books, Videomatica and Oddity Cinema. The FREE program poster should be "all over the friggin place, wherever people tend to stack useless flyers." according to Kier-la. June 13 Detailed film descriptions posted. Photos coming soon. June 8 Final CONFIRMED films for Cinemuerte V Posted! See Below. June 8 Film Festival Pass and Ticket Information June 8 Film Festival Program Schedule Posted   Criminal Cinema is Back, Baby! See all the stuff that won't fit in the Cinemuerte festival.

Answers to some popular questions
Where are the movies playing?
The festival takes place entirely at the Pacific Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street, downtown Vancouver, one street west of Granville, between Davie and Helmcken near the Law Courts. map

Where do I buy tickets?
There are no advance tickets, only passes can be bought ahead of time. Tickets for that day's screenings are available half an hour before the first showtime of the day. Passes can be bought for $70 at Black Dog Video (3451 Cambie St. Vancouver), and include the price of the Cinematheque membership of $7 (see question below) if you do not already have one. You will still be required to fill out the appropriate membership form upon entering the theatre.

When is the best time to buy tickets?
It is best to arrive half an hour before the screening, or if possible, stop by at the first screening to buy tickets for later ones that night.

Why do I have to buy a Pacific Cinematheque membership in order to see the Cinemuerte films?
By purchasing a yearly membership, you not only are entitled to great obscure films for a year, but you are also in effect joining a private club. In doing so, the films you see are not required to be passed through the ratings board for review, because you are no longer considered 'the public', and have waived your rights to be protected by classification Board guidelines. All this means is that we can show films like Cannibal Holocaust without getting in trouble. If you were not a member, it would be legally prohibited for us to be showing you these films, as ratings are required for all films accessible to the public in Canada. The membership is $6, but this enables the Cinematheque to keep bringing in expensive, obscure films, and sometimes special guests. Please note that if you purchase a CineMuerte PASS, your membership fee is included, although you will still be required to fill out the appropriate membership form.

Where do I find the latest updates on any show changes or events?
Check this site often. Shows that are cancelled get posted on the site, as well as in the Cinematheque lobby and at Black Dog Video (3451 Cambie St. Vancouver).