Renowned director Guillermo del Toro to make a notable appearance at a significant film event
Renowned director Guillermo del Toro is set to deliver a series of lectures at TIFF Lightbox, focusing on Canadian horror films. The event, titled "From Rabid to Skinamarink: Canadian Movie Madness," is part of the Toronto International Film Festival Cinematheque and will run from July 9 to 13.
The lecture series promises an insightful journey through Canadian horror cinema, with del Toro handpicking influential films to discuss. The lineup includes cult classics like David Cronenberg’s Rabid (1977), as well as more recent offerings such as Cube (1997) and Ginger Snaps (2000).
The series will be held at TIFF Lightbox, located at 350 King St. W., Toronto, and includes in-person programming, screenings, and Q&A opportunities with the director. Tickets for the events are available to the public, making it accessible for cinema enthusiasts and fans of del Toro’s work and horror cinema in general.
Additionally, del Toro recently shared some insights about his upcoming Netflix film, Frankenstein, in a conversation at the Cannes Film Festival. The director described the movie as an emotional story that delves into questions about fatherhood and sonhood. Contrary to some expectations, he clarified that it is not a horror movie but a personal endeavor. Frankenstein is scheduled for release in November 2025.
At the TIFF Lightbox, del Toro's lecture series will also cover 'movies-and-tv', extending beyond Canadian horror films to insightful discussions on entertainment, including his upcoming Netflix film, Frankenstein, which is not a horror movie but an emotional story about fatherhood and sonhood. The series, running from July 9 to 13, will provide 'news' about this personal endeavor along with screenings of cult classics like Rabid and Ginger Snaps.
