A series of down-on-their-luck individuals enter the decrepit and spine-chilling Rialto theater, only to have their deepest and darkest fears brought to life on the silver screen by The Projectionist – a mysterious, ghostly figure who holds the nightmarish futures of all who attend his screenings.
Practical Effects
Gooey body horror that rejects CGI like a bad organ transplant.
Direction
David Slade's segment hits different—tight, cruel, unforgettable.
Acting
Mickey Rourke cosplaying as cryptic ticket-taker with zero effort.
Director
Mick Garris
Mickey Rourke
The Projectionist
Sarah Elizabeth Withers
Samantha
Elizabeth Reaser
Helen
Zarah Mahler
Anna
Faly Rakotohavana
Riley
Maurice Benard
Father Benedict
Mariela Garriga
Sister Patricia
Mark Grossman
David
Richard Chamberlain
Dr. Mirari
Adam Godley
Dr. Salvadore
Annabeth Gish
Charity
Eric Nelsen
Fred / The Welder
Patrick Wilson
Eric Sr.
Orson Chaplin
Jenkins
Kevin Fonteyne
Jason
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Joe Dante's segment was originally written for Masters of Horror in 2005 but deemed too dark even for Showtime.
The Rialto theater is named after the iconic LA grindhouse where Tarantino and Rodriguez soaked up exploitation films—this whole movie is their fevered lovechild.
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