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😈 You’d be absolutely effing mad out of your head to miss this one.

👋 Hey everyone! If there was ever a horror film about a book that could bring about the end of the world, then this would probably be my ultimate choice. It was directed by the absolute legend that is John Carpenter and like many of this master’s films, this one began life with a struggle at the box office and a rather Marmite reception from critics.

But as always, years later, horror fans rescued it from the gutter, pulled it from obscurity and transformed it into the cult classic it deserves to be today. And in honour of the late, great Sam Neill, this is the perfect time to revisit one of his most wonderfully unhinged performances.

The film follows an insurance investigator searching for a hugely successful horror novelist who has mysteriously disappeared. He soon discovers that the author’s books may actually be rewriting reality itself, as the line between fiction and reality collapses and the world descends into a cosmic nightmare.

The Meetup: We’ll be meeting up 5:00pm for drinks at Joshua’s Tavern, where we’ll chat about your favourite horror novel. Then we’ll head over to the Prince Charles Cinema for the 6:00 pm screening. You’ll find me in seat D14, but feel free to pick your favourite seat.

After the film at around 8:00 pm, we’ll regroup to share our thoughts, discuss what we’ve just witnessed and give it our Letterboxd scores. You’ll also find the full ticket information, cinema address and map down below, so you won’t get lost.

It’s almost as if horror fans sometimes understand the source material better than everyone else.

I look forward to seeing you guys there!
Jonny

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👉 HEADS UP

  • If you sign up and later can’t make it, please 🙏 drop us a message (or change your RSVP) — You can also follow me @jonnyhideout or our club @thehideoutmax on instagram for fun updates.

🗓 SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN

  • 5:00 PM: Drinks (Joshuas Tavern)
  • 6:00 PM: Fim (Prince Charles Cinema)
  • 8:00 pm: Review

🎟️ TICKET INFO & PRICES

📍VENUE ADDRESS

  • Joshuas Tavern: 38 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DX
  • Prince Charles Cinema: 7 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BY

🎬 PLOT DETAILS

  • An insurance investigator begins discovering that the impact a horror writer's books have on his fans is more than inspirational. Trailer

📱STAY CONNECTED

  • Join our WhatsApp or Telegram groups (available by request), or hop onto our WhatsApp Channel or Telegram Channel for quiet updates without the chat. Whatever you prefer!

🔊 HOW WE ROLL

  • Have fun, be respectful, and no abuse of any kind
  • Three-time no-show limit (applies after your first attended event), please update your RSVP if your plans change
  • This group is for over-18s only

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