Are you ready to go beyond? The 11th annualBeyond Festwill return to Los Angeles later this month with a 15-day event across multiple theaters that celebrates the best genre films of the past and the present. And while the writers and actors remain on strike, several prominent directors will be guests at Beyond Fest screenings for some of their most memorable movies. This year’s guests include James Cameron forThe Abyss Special Edition, Brad Bird forThe Iron Giant, Guillermo del Toro forPacific Rim, Michael Mann forManhunter, and a special tribute to Roger Corman. The latter will feature the legendary director and producer alongside some of his previous collaborators, including Ron Howard, Jon Davison, Amy Holden Jones, Joe Dante, and Allan Arkush.
However, Beyond Fest isn’t just about retrospective screenings. Several new titles will premiere at this year’s event, includingRogue Onedirector Gareth Edwards’ new sci-fi flickThe Creator, Nicolas Cage’sDream Scenario, Macon Blair’s new remake ofThe Toxic Avenger, the Christmas slasher flickIt’s a Wonderful Knife, Joe Lynch’sSuitable Flesh, and many more.
“With over 19,000 attendees in 2022, our goal this year was to go bigger while also exposing audiences to new filmmakers who represent the future,” said Evrim Ersoy, Beyond Fest’s head of programming. “We’ve delivered on that promise with a program that has the world’s most celebrated artists like James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, and Roger Corman joining us alongside some of Cinema’s boldest new voices, including Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Demián Rugna and Macon Blair.”
“Fifty-five movies across 15 days adds up to a true celebration of the theatrical experience — the very mission at the heart of the American Cinematheque,” added American Cinematheque’s Grant Moninger. “It is an honor to give back to the incredible film-loving community that supports us year-round and the city that was literally built by cinema.”
Beyond Fest will run from September 26 to October 10, with screenings at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3, and Regency Village Theatre. Tickets are slated to go on sale atAmerican Cinematheque’s official siteat 10 a.m. PT on Friday, September 15. More information can be found at that site and onBeyondFest.com.
The complete lineup and locations for Beyond Fest 2023 are below.
Regency Village Theatre
The Abyss: Special EditionSpecial screeningDirector: James CameronCountry: U.S.Runtime: 171 minutes1989Guests: Director James Cameron
Aero Theatre Presented by Neon
The CreatorSpecial screeningDirector: Gareth EdwardsCountry: U.S.Runtime: 133 minutes2023
KillWest Coast premiereDirector: Nikhil Nagesh BhatCountry: IndiaRuntime: 106 minutes2023Guests: Director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat
The Royal HotelWest Coast premiereDirector: Kitty GreenCountry: U.S.Runtime: 91 minutes2023
Crash – NC-17 CutSpecial screeningDirector: David CronenbergCountry: U.S.Runtime: 100 minutes1996Guests: With virtual intro by podcaster Karina Longworth
ManhunterSpecial screeningDirector: Michael MannCountry: U.S.Runtime: 120 minutes1986Guests: Director Michael Mann
Caligula: The Ultimate CutSpecial screeningPrincipal Photography: Tinto BrassCountry: U.S., ItalyRuntime: 173 minutes1979Guests: Actor Malcolm McDowell and archivist/author Thomas Negovan, moderated by critic/historian Stephen Farber
Rock ’N’ Roll High SchoolSpecial screeningDirectors: Allan Arkush, Joe DanteCountry: U.S.Runtime: 93 minutes1979Guests: Director Allan Arkush
Grand Theft AutoSpecial screeningDirector: Ron HowardCountry: U.S.Runtime: 84 minutes1977
PiranhaSpecial screeningDirector: Joe DanteCountry: U.S.Runtime: 94 minutes1978Guests: Director Joe Dante
The RavenSpecial screeningDirector: Roger CormanCountry: U.S.Runtime: 86 minutes1963GUESTS: Director Roger Corman
The Toxic AvengerWest Coast premiereDirector: Macon BlairCountry: U.S.Runtime: 102 minutes2023Guests: Director Macon Blair
When Evil LurksWest Coast premiereDirector: Demián RugnaCountry: ArgentinaRuntime: 99 minutes2023Guests: Director Demián Rugna
V/H/S 85West Coast premiereDirectors: David Bruckner, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Natasha Kermani, Mike Nelson, and Scott DerricksonCountry: U.S.Runtime: 110 minutes2023Guests: Directors Scott Derrickson, David Bruckner, Natasha Kermani, Gigi Saul Guerrero
Adam ChaplinExtended version – theatrical premiereDirectors: Emanuele De Santi, Giulio De SantiCountry: ItalyRuntime: 94 minutes2011
Anatomy of a FallWest Coast premiereDirector: Justine TrietCountry: FranceRuntime: 151 minutes2023
FoeWest Coast premiereDirector: Garth DavisCountry: AustraliaRuntime: 110 minutes2023
Totally KillerWest Coast premiereDirector: Nahnatchka KhanCountry: U.S.Runtime: 106 minutes2023Guests: Director Nahnatchka Khan
Suitable FleshWest Coast premiereDirector: Joe LynchCountry: U.S.Runtime: 100 minutes2023Guests: Director Joe Lynch
Cemetery Man4K Restoration – world premiereDirector: Michele SoaviCountry: ItalyRuntime: 105 minutes1994
All of Us StrangersWest Coast premiereDirector: Andrew HaighCountry: U.K.Runtime: 105 minutes2023
True RomanceSpecial screening – Hosted by Rucking FottenDirector: Tony ScottCountry: U.S.Runtime: 120 minutes1993
Iron GiantSpecial screeningDirector: Brad BirdCountry: U.S.Runtime: 86 minutes1999Guests: Director Brad Bird
Pacific RimSpecial screeningDirector: Guillermo Del ToroCountry: U.S.Runtime: 131 minutes2013Guests: With Director Guillermo Del Toro in attendance
The Raid: Redemption4K Restoration – North American premiereDirector: Gareth EvansCountry: IndonesiaRuntime: 101 minutes2011
Final DestinationSpecial screeningDirector: James WongCountry: U.S.Runtime: 98 minutes2000Guests: Jeffrey Reddick
Welcome Space BrothersWorld premiereDirector: Jodi WilleCountry: U.S.Runtime: 1012023Guests: Director Jodi Wille with moderator Daniel Noah and special Unarian guests in attendance
It’s Wonderful LifeWorld premiereDirector: Tyler MacIntyreCountry: U.S.Runtime: 90 minutes2023Guests: Director Tyle MacIntyre
The Wicker ManSpecial screeningDirector: Robin HardyCountry: U.S.Runtime: 96 minutes1973Guests: Actor Britt Ekland
The Church4K Restoration – world premiereDirector: Michele SoaviCountry: ItalyRuntime: 110 minutes1989
Dream ScenarioWest Coast premiereDirector: Kristoffer BorgliCountry: U.S.Runtime: 100 minutes2023
Neon theatre at Los Feliz 3
Spooktacular!West Coast premiereDirector: Quinn MonahanCountry: U.S.Runtime: 105 minutes2023GUESTS: With director Quinn Monahan, Linda Blair and Kane Hodder, Spencer Charnas and Spooky World founder David Bertolino
Mancunian Man: THhe Legendary Like of Cliff TwemlowWest Coast premiereDirector: Jake WestCountry: U.S.Runtime: 124 minutes2023Guests: With Director Jake West and actor John Saint Ryan
Enter the Clones of BruceWest Coast premiereDirector: David GregoryCountry: U.S.Runtime: 100 minutes2023Guests: Director David Gregory and producer/expert Michael Worth
History of EvilWorld premiereDirector: Bo MirosseniCountry: U.S.Runtime: 90 minutes2023
To Fire You Come at LastNorth American premiereDirector: Sean HoganCountry: U.K.Runtime: 46 minutes2023Guests: Director Sean Hogan
Raging GraceSpecial screeningDirector: Paris ZarcillaCountry: U.K.Runtime: 99 minutes2023
So UnrealWest Coast premiereDirector: Amanda KramerCountry: U.S.Runtime: 95 minutes2023Guests: Director Amanda Kramer
OmenU.S. premiereDirector: BalojiCountry: Belgium, Netherlands, The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, France, South AfricaRuntime: 90 minutes2023
The FuneralU.S. premiereDirector: Orcun BehramCountry: TurkeyRuntime: 90 minutes2023
FemmeU.S. PremiereDirector: Sam H. Freeman, Ng Choon PingCountry: U.K.Runtime: 99 minutes2023
Hostile DimensionsNorth American premiereDirector: Graham HughesCountry: U.K.Runtime: 80 minutes2023Guests: Director Graham Hughes
NowhereSpecial screeningDirector: Gregg ArakiCountry: U.S., FranceRuntime: 78 minutes1997Guests: Director Gregg Araki
All You Need is DeathWorld premiereDirector: Paul DuaneCountry: IrelandRuntime: 90 minutes2023
SlashersNew restoration – world premiereDirector: Maurice DeverauxCountry: U.S.Runtime: 99 minutes
The Cassandra Cat4K Restoration – U.S. PremiereDirector: Vojtěch JasnýCountry: PolandRuntime: 101 minutes1963
Mayhem!U.S. premiereDirector: Xavier GensCountry: FranceRuntime: 96 minutes2023
Night of the HuntedWorld premiereDirector: Franck KhalfounCountry: U.S.Runtime: 90 minutes2023Guests: Director Franck Khalfoun
