See a classic slice of northern cinema free on National Canadian Film Day

The Calgary Underground Film Festival is kicking off National Canadian Film Day this Wednesday by offering a free screening of 1995’s Blood & Donuts.

The movie follows the story of a young vampire holed up in a 24-hour diner in ’90s Toronto.

It has been described as a “very Canadian horror film” by movie review site Oh, the Horror! and was selected for the Toronto International Film Festival and the Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival in 1995, and by the Singapore International Film Festival in 1996.

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Calgarians hoping to check out the movie need only arrive at the Globe Cinema before 9:45 pm on Wednesday, April 18 – though, as seating is limited, arriving early to secure a spot is recommended.

The Calgary Underground Film Festival is running from April 16 to April 22, and tickets to screenings usually cost $8 to $10 per person. Full festival passes are also being offered for $99 to $120, or multipacks can be purchased at a discounted rate if you purchase five or more tickets in one go.

Films being screened at the festival include Tigers are not Afraid, Fake Tattoos, You Were Never Really Here, Revenge, Roller Dreams, Mexman, Paper Year, and more.

A full list of films can be found at the Calgary Underground Film Festival website.

Free screening of Blood & Donuts

When: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Time: 9:45 pm

Where: Globe Cinema – 617 8th Avenue SW, Calgary

Admission: Free!

Calgary Underground Film Festival 2018

When: Monday, April 16 to Sunday, April 22, 2018

Time: All day

Where: Globe Cinema – 617 8th Avenue SW, Calgary

Tickets: Available online, regular admission $10, $120 for the full festival pass