- Discussion of "Freaks" (1932)Link visible for attendees
This week's pick for Cult/Camp is Freaks (1932), directed by Tod Browning.
From Criterion.com: The most transgressive film produced by a major American studio in the 1930s, Tod Browning’s crowning achievement has haunted the margins of cinema for nearly one hundred years. An unforgettable cast of real-life sideshow performers portray the entertainers in a traveling circus who, shunned by mainstream society, live according to their own code—one of radical acceptance for the fellow oppressed and, as the show’s beautiful but cruel trapeze artist learns, of terrifying retribution for those who cross them. Received with revulsion by viewers upon its initial release, Freaks permanently damaged Browning’s career but can now be seen for what it is: an audacious cry for understanding and a singular experience of nightmarish, almost avant-garde power.
Please watch the film before attending. To help locate where the film is streaming, visit justwatch.com.This is by the Cult/Camp Film Discussion group. Please RSVP on their page:
https://www.meetup.com/cult-camp-eclectic-movie-discussion-group/events/300246690/
Not open - Creature Feature: An Improvised Monster of the Week ShowOtherworld Theatre Performance Venue and Bar, Chicago, IL
Join the CinEvil Society as they search for the world's most evil film! Be the test audience as your villainous host screens a select horror movie to see if it can terrify you into submission. Unfortunately, the aging VHS tapes used to copy these fiendish films from late night tv in the 80’s have degraded over the years, and the missing scenes must be re-created by a cast of damned improvisers freshly summoned from the netherworld. Even though they’ve never seen the original movie. What creature will feature next? The hungry C.H.U.D.? The groovy Ghoulies? Or the big balls of Phantasm? Dare to buy a ticket to this late night fright and find out!
DIRECTED BY KEVIN DOLAN - CREATED BY JUDSON RUSSELLCAST: Ruby Avina, Kaleb Lightfoot, Saoirse Sine, Colleen Prendergast, Burell Kingery, Cameron Pfeifer, Blaine Wohlgemuth, Judson Russel, Abby Seeber, Christina Torres, Michelle Lerch, and Emily Sekura
Tickets $20 https://events.humanitix.com/creature-feature
- Chicago Horror Film FestivalFacets, Chicago, IL
🎬 Welcome to the Chicago Horror Film Festival! 🎬
Get ready for three days of spine-chilling excitement as we bring you the very best in indie horror cinema from around the globe! From May 3rd to May 5th, join us for an electrifying cinematic experience featuring 200+ handpicked films across three screens.
🌟 What to Expect:
Three Days: Immerse yourself in the world of horror over three intense and unforgettable days.
Three Screens: With three screens running simultaneously, you'll have your pick of terrifying tales to explore.
Over 200 of the Best: Discover the cream of the crop in indie horror filmmaking, curated to send shivers down your spine.
👻 Whether you're a die-hard horror aficionado or just looking for an adrenaline-pumping thrill, the Chicago Horror Film Festival promises an unforgettable journey into the dark and twisted realms of cinema.
Mark your calendars, gather your fellow horror enthusiasts, and prepare for an unforgettable experience at the Chicago Horror Film Festival! Don't miss out on this spine-tingling event.
Friday May 3rd (6pm-12am)
Saturday May 4th (Noon - 12am)
Sunday May 5th (11am-11pm) - ChiTown Movies Presents -Nightmare on Elm StreetChiTown Movies, Chicago, IL
One ticket per vehicle for up to 6 adults.
All spaces have excellent views of our large screen. You may face forward or back your car into your space. Buy your ticket in one of our 4 sections (small cars and small SUV’s only for green section). Your space within those rows will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis on the night of the show. Our restaurant delivers right to your vehicle and features great tacos, wings. burgers, pizza, movie-theater popcorn, drinks, and snacks with our healthiest items on our $1 menu. Outside food or beverage is not allowed.
The movie starts at 10:30pm. Gates open at 10:15pm.
Tickets are non-refundable.
https://www.universe.com/events/chitown-movies-presents-nightmare-on-elm-street-tickets-24ZQPK