The most important genre film festival in the U.S. celebrates its 21st anniversary with a signature mixture of the wildest and weirdest movies from around the globe. Expect it all, from the world premiere of Victorian Psycho to a special gala screening of the new Resident Evil; new restorations like original gore flick, Blood Feast; and a pair of hush-hush secret screenings. Wrap up the whole wild week with a special closing night party featuring the gentle tunes of everyone’s favorite intergalactic troubadours, Gwar. – Richard Whittaker