DARK MATCH

Saturday November 16, 2024
6:30 pm

Canada, 2024, 94 minutes

Language
English

Director
Lowell Dean

Writer
Lowell Dean

Producers
John K. MacDonald, Michael Feehan, & Michael Peterson

Cast
Steven Ogg, Sara Canning, & Chris Jericho

Presented By

Directors Guild of Canada - Saskatchewan

Synopsis

DARK MATCH is a fun-filled horror film that delves into the counterculture of independent professional wrestling. The film follows Jake, a former champion who finds himself drawn back into the ring after a series of personal setbacks. Struggling with addiction and haunted by past failures, Jake’s journey becomes one of redemption as he navigates a wrestling event unlike any he’s had to work before. With its raw and visceral fight scenes, DARK MATCH not only captivates with its action but also offers a poignant look at the human spirit’s resilience.

Directed and written by Saskatchewan’s own Lowell Dean, the film features Canadian wrestling legend Chris Jericho and a host of independent western Canadian wrestlers, including Saskatoon native Mitch Clarke. DARK MATCH is a movie for fans of horror and indie wrestling, and anyone who wants to support local filmmakers.

Special Guest

Lowell Dean – Writer & Director

Lowell Dean is a Canadian filmmaker with a talent for the twisted. He is best known for writing and directing the horror comedy WOLFCOP and its sequel ANOTHER WOLFCOP. These films quickly achieved cult status following their theatrical release across Canada and the USA. They won awards such as the Audience Choice Award for Best Canadian Feature at the Fantasia International Film Festival, Best Horror Feature at the Arizona Underground Film Festival, and the Special Jury Award at the Fantasporto Fantasy Film Festival. They also garnered nominations for five Canadian Comedy Awards, including Best Writing and Best Directing. The success of the WOLFCOP films spawned a franchise, complete with special editions, soundtracks, action figures, and comic books.

Most recently, Lowell wrote & directed DARK MATCH, a wrestling horror film starring Steven Ogg, Ayisha Issa, and Chris Jericho, which recently had its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival. He also wrote and directed the post-apocalyptic love story DIE ALONE, starring Carrie-Anne Moss, Douglas Smith, and Frank Grillo, which has a US and Canadian theatrical release in late 2024.

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Duration: 7 Minutes
Country: Canada
Language: French
Genres: fantasy, horror

Director: Maxime Mompérousse
Writers: Marie-Noël Lanthier
Producers: Kipola Wakilongo
Cast: Tracy Marcelin, Félix-Antoine Duval, Joephillip Lafortune

Synopsis

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