Thursday, May 1, 2025
7:00 PM
Mauch Chunk Opera House | 14 W Broadway Jim Thorpe
ALMA AND THE WOLF - OPENING NIGHT FEATURE
Hors d'oeuvres | Cash Bar
Join us on the red carpet as filmmakers & film lovers gather to celebrate the opening of the 8th Annual JTIFF! Your ticket includes passed hors d’oeuvres, plus LIVE MUSIC presented by GREAT CIRCLES, featuring UPHOLSTERY, with mind-blowing visuals by LUMINOUS ABSTRACT, culminating with the screening of the critically-acclaimed feature film, ALMA AND THE WOLF.​​
ALMA AND THE WOLF
Directed by Michael Patrick Jann
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A rainy morning on the Oregon coast. A sheriff’s deputy encounters a former classmate wandering the backroads, covered in blood. A shocking act of violence has shaken the quiet community of Spiral Creek and a wolf has been seen prowling the woods with some unusual companions in tow.
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“a unique blend of psychological horror and supernatural mystery with hints of folk horror and body horror. The film subverts expectations and turns conventions on their head throughout.” - Alex DiVincenzo, BLOODY DISGUSTING
Winner of the Audience Award - the 2025 Boston Underground Film Festival
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PENNSYLVANIA PREMIERE
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JTIFF is proud to present Director Michael Patrick Jann who will be traveling all the way from Los Angeles to screen his brand new horror film, ALMA AND THE WOLF, at JTIFF and have a Q&A session with our audience following the screening. Note that this will only be the second time this film has ever been screened for an audience, so don't miss it!
OPENING NIGHT LIVE MUSIC
Presented by Great Circles, UPHOLSTERY creates dark music for curious minds. The Philadelphia-based art-rock troupe draws on a wide range of musical influences - from Portishead to Talking Heads, cabaret to post-punk - to create music that is visceral and thought-provoking. The band's discography consists of studio-produced concept albums, as well as musical selections from its telenovela-theater alter-ego, Señor Papos. Upholstery’s live performances often feature theatrical stagecraft and puppetry, so be prepared for the unexpected!
