Join us at the Rio Theatre for an exclusive screening of writer-director Lowell Dean's (WOLFCOP) wrestling horror comedy, DARK MATCH. Set in the 1980's the follows a small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn, too late, that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match.

DARK MATCH features real-life wrestling icon Chris Jericho (TERRIFIER 2 and 3), Ayisha Issa, Steven Ogg (THE WALKING DEAD), Sara Canning, Michael Eklund (THE CALL) and Jonathan Cherry, with cinematography by Karim Hussain (POSSESSOR, WE ARE STILL HERE).

Writer-director Lowell Dean along with actors including Chris Jericho, Ayisha Issa, Steven Ogg, Michael Eklund, Sara Canning, Jonathan Cherry, Leo Fafard and Mo Jabari will be joining us live for an in-person Q&A.

"It's a stroke of casting genius for an indie Canadian film to bring on board one of our country's finest wrestling exports." (Exclaim! Magazine)

"A bloody fun ride, Dark Match packs an entertaining punch!" (That Shelf)

Saturday, February 8
Doors 4:15 pm | Movie 4:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

DARK MATCH (Lowell Dean, 2024 / 94 min / NR) A small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn, too late, that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match.