“BROKEN HOMES FOR THE HOLiDAY Triple Bill in 35mm”
January 9, 2009
The Watcher in the Woods
7:30 pm
Directed by John Hough, Vincent McEveety
Cinematography by Alan Hume
Containing Bette Davis, Carroll Baker, Lynn-Holly Johnson, David McCallum, Kyle Richards
The phrase “They don’t make ’em like they used to” applies to this astoundingly creepy live-action horror flick that was deemed too scary for young adults, getting it pulled from theaters after only one week. Bette Davis gives a truly hypnotic performance as an old hermit who lost her child many years before. Very few saw this truly scary film in the theatre upon it’s original release… so don’t miss this rare chance! Preceded by a bunch of adolescent adventure trailers.
Stand By Me
9:45 pm
Directed by Rob Reiner
Written by Stephen King
Containing River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland
Stephen King’ s personal favorite adaptation will break your heart in all the most important ways. Bring out the younger siblings and the grand-parents for this quintessential broken-home classic that includes a soundtrack that will have you all nostalgic for Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis & The Chordettes. BRAND NEW RESTORED 35mm Print is preceded by a handful of upcoming films & some classic River Phoenix trailers.
The Candy Snatchers
11:45 pm
Directed by Guerdon Trueblood
Cinematography by Robert Maxwell
Containing Tiffany Bolling, Susan Sennett
This disturbing 1970s obscurity follows a gang of kidnappers as they snatch a 16yr old girl to blackmail her rich parents. Sadly for the girl, her parents couldn’t care less making her only chance of survival, an autistic abused boy who lives in a trailer park. Emphasizing surreal ambience, this exploitation classic is that nightmarish afterschool special that you always wished someone had made. RARE original grindhouse 35mm print. Preceded by some of the most mean-spirited, broken-family trailers I could find.