A BAY OF BLOOD 1971
After having established the giallo genre with BLOOD AND BLACK LACE in ‘64, Mario Bava once again forever alters the horror landscape with A BAY OF BLOOD in ‘71. This primal scream of a film doesn’t merely hint at what’s to come later in its decade with TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE and HALLOWEEN. Rather, it bursts onto the scene as *the first slasher*, fully formed, without threadbare hallmarks of anything labeled with the “proto-” prefix. A BAY OF BLOOD seriously delivers the goods in the slasher thrills department, and was the source material for two of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2’s greatest kills…this thing’s even set at a lakeside cabin (hint, hint!) Whether you’re a first-time or repeat viewer of A BAY OF BLOOD, you owe it to yourself to luxuriate in this newly-restored masterpiece.
Friday, February 13
Director: Mario Bava
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Starring: Claudine Auger, Luigi Pistilli, Claudio Camaso​
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Runtime: 85 min., Italy
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Language: English
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THE UGLY STEPSISTER 2025
In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, and she will go to any length to catch the prince’s eye. Emilie Blichfeldt’s THE UGLY STEPSISTER has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, recognizing the exceptional work of Thomas Foldberg and Anne Cathrine Sauerberg. (American Cinematheque)
Saturday, March 21
Sunday, March 22
Director: Emilie Blichfeldt
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Starring: Lea Myren, Ane Dahl Torp, Thea Sophie Loch Ness​
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Runtime: 109 min., Norway
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Language: Norwegian w/ English subtitles
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THE CABIN IN THE WOODS 2011
This modern meta-horror classic by Drew Goddard (THE MARTIAN) starts as a standard “cabin in the woods” movie starring Chris Hemsworth, but subverts all expectations by its final act. It’s got the DNA of Goddard’s best Buffy the Vampire Slayer episodes, but even more genre-bending fun in a feature-length package. THE CABIN IN THE WOODS rewards repeat viewings – go see it on the big screen. (Alamo)
Saturday, March 28
Director: Drew Goddard
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Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz​
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Runtime: 95 min., USA
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Language: English
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