Dark Carnies! Tristan Risk and Burns the Dragon (Live!) & Where the Devil Roams (2023, dir Adams Family (Hellbender), BC Premiere)
The Badass 9 Dark Carnies show starts with live sideshow performances from Burns the Dragon and Tristan Risk (American Mary, The Editor, Ayla, Frankenstein Created Bikers, Amazon Hot Box, Odyssey of the Dead, Reptile House) returning to Vancouver for a rare live performance after several years in New Zealand!

Where the Devil Roams is a 1930s set body horror film that follows a family of carnies on a travelling murder spree. It’s Nightmare Alley meets Bonnie and Clyde by way of American Mary & Possessor.

Excellent practical effects bring the shocking gore, the family rock band brings the killer score, and the natural light camera work and effective shifts from colour to black and white helped make the film that deservedly won the award for Best Cinematography recently at Fantasia Fest 2023 (USA, 93m Western Canadian / US premiere).

Sunday, October 15
Doors 3:30 pm | Show 4:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

*Must be 19+ w/ID for entry.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
*Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale.