Shirley Stoler in THE HONEYMOON KILLERS (1970) @ The ARKADIN/ | $9

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IF something comes up and you can't make it, simply email [arkadincinema@gmail.com](mailto:arkadincinema@gmail.com) for a prompt refund.
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June 2026 Schedule
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General Admission - $9

5228 Gravois Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63116
Microcinema in the Heart of Bevo!
https://arkadincinema.com/events/
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PLENTY of Public Parking a block closer to the Bevo Mill @ Walsh/Duke & Gravois!
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After the movie, we will gather in the lobby for lively, provocative, and insightful conversation--OR as close as we can come to that, anyway--HA!
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JERRY SAYS: Like Tim Lucas, I believe Shirley Stoler was AKA Shirley Kilpatrick, changing her name after the filming of The Astounding She-Monster (1958), one of my FAVORITE movies I saw on our local Zone 2 show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4z7PiPhLyA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Murdock_(actor)

Read more HERE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Stoler
https://books.google.com/books?id=B7kUCwAAQBAJ&pg=PT149#v=onepage&q&f=false
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**Part of the series, "**John Waters Says WATCH THIS FILM".
https://arkadincinema.com/events/category/john-waters-says-watch-this-film/
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“Stoler is Divine, Annie Wilkes, Joan Rivers and Nurse Ratchet merged into one unforgettable performance. The film’s low budget, often amateurish editing, and hand-held camerawork blend beautifully and make the film into a work of art.” – Stefan Birgir Stefans

Martha Beck (Shirley Stoler) is sullen, overweight, and lonely. Desperate for affection, she joins Aunt Carrie’s Friendship Club and strikes up a correspondence with Ray Fernandez (Tony Lo Bianco), a charismatic smooth talker who could be the man of her dreams—or a degenerate con artist. Based on a shocking true story and shot in documentary-style black and white by the confident and inspired Leonard Kastle, in what would be his only foray into filmmaking, THE HONEYMOON KILLERS is a stark portrayal of the desperate lengths to which a lonely heart will go to find true love. THE HONEYMOON KILLERS was one of John Waters’ picks when he visited the Criterion Closet, and he said Shirley Stoler’s performance was so vivid and raw that when he finally met her in person, he was afraid she might kill him!
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The Arkadin does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. However, we encourage researching titles to determine if a screening may contain content that could be upsetting to you. Please feel free to contact us for guidance on specific films. Information about content can also be found on Common Sense Media, IMDB and [DoesTheDogDie.com](https://www.doesthedogdie.com/), as well as through general internet searches.
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NOTE: On Rotten Tomatoes, this movie has a 95% on the Tomatometer and an 68% on the Popcornmeter.

https://arkadincinema.com/event/the-honeymoon-killers-1970/ [Includes Trailer]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Honeymoon_Killers
https://www.scripts.com/script/the_honeymoon_killers_10130