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Friday, September 30, 2016

Screenings in the Bay (Friday to Sunday): The Beyond, Tarantino Weekend, San Jose Super Toy Show


There's surprisingly little horror screening in the bay area this weekend, but there are still a good handful of classics. The Balboa Theatre will be showing Quentin Tarantino's films all weekend, the Clay Theatre will be showing Aliens as their Midnight Madness movie tonight and tomorrow, and the Alamo Drafthouse will be starting the weekend off with a screening of The Beyond, accompanied by a live score! And if you're looking for a way to spend the day, might I suggest the San Jose Super Toy Show? Special guests can be found below, so keep scrolling.



Friday 30th @ 6:30pm (1hr 29min)
Horror (IMDB)
A young woman inherits an old hotel in Louisiana where after a series of supernatural 'accidents', she learns that the building was built over one of the entrances to Hell.

Accompanied by a live score by FABIO FRIZZI & THE F2F BAND




Pulp Fiction (1994)
Saturday 1st @ 2pm (2hrs 34min)
Crime/ Drama (IMDB)
The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.



Jackie Brown (1997)
Saturday 1st @ 5:15pm (2hrs 40min)
Crime/ Thriller (IMDB)
A middle-aged woman finds herself in the middle of a huge conflict that will either make her a profit or cost her life.



Inglorious Bastards (2009)
Saturday 1st @ 8pm (2hr 34min)
Adventure/ Drama/ War (IMDB)
In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same.



Kill Bill (2003)
Sunday 2nd @ 4pm (1hr 51min)
Action/ Thriller (IMDB)
A former assassin, known simply as The Bride (Uma Thurman), wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill (David Carradine) attempts to murder her on her wedding day. Fueled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even with every person who contributed to the loss of her unborn child, her entire wedding party, and four years of her life. After devising a hit list, The Bride sets off on her quest, enduring unspeakable injury and unscrupulous enemies.



Kill Bill 2 (2004)
Sunday 2nd @ 6:30pm (2hrs 17min)
Action/ Crime/ Drama (IMDB)
The Bride (Uma Thurman) picks up where she left off in volume one with her quest to finish the hit list she has composed of all of the people who have wronged her, including ex-boyfriend Bill (David Carradine), who tried to have her killed four years ago during her wedding to another man. Leaving several dead in her wake, she eventually tracks down Bill in Mexico. Using skills she has learned during her assassin career, she attempts to finish what she set out to do in the first place.



Midnight Madness

Friday 30th @ 11:55pm (2hrs 17min)
Saturday 1st @ 11:55pm
Action/ Adventure/ Scifi (IMDB)
After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.




Friday 30th @ 10:30pm (1hr 37min)
Horror/ Scifi/ Thriller (IMDB)
A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth.


Saturday 1st @ 10pm (1hr 36min)
Drama/ Horror/ Mystery (IMDB)
A disparate group of individuals takes refuge in an abandoned house when corpses begin to leave the graveyard in search of fresh human bodies to devour. The pragmatic Ben (Duane Jones) does his best to control the situation, but when the reanimated bodies surround the house, the other survivors begin to panic. As any semblance of order within the group begins to dissipate, the zombies start to find ways inside -- and one by one, the living humans become the prey of the deceased ones.


San Jose Super Toy Show

Guests will be signing autographs and taking pictures. Their booths are cash only.


-Huntress

Thursday, September 29, 2016

The Overlook Theatre Reviews: Good Tidings


of 7 viewers "Liked" "Good Tidings" (UK, 2016)
Here's what the creatures had to say:

Lord Battle - "I love a good mean spirited Christmas horror and Good Tidings is like taking the lovable bums from Street Trash, putting them into Precinct 13, located in the Silent Night Deadly Night universe, and making them square off with a much "naughtier" version of the trio from Wrong Turn. If it weren't for the 3rd act dragging on, I'd merrily give it 4 stars." - 3.5 Stars

The Impostor - "Holiday horror is a favorite sub genre of mine, especially Christmas horror. While every year we get a few indie low budget films around the holiday season, only rarely are many of them worth a yearly watch. That all changes this year with Good Tidings. It's definitely one to add to your holiday horror list. The Santa trio reminded me of the three inbred cannibals from the Wrong Turn series dressed up in Santa suits. I felt the pacing dragged in a few spots but overall very entertaining film. I look forward to owning it when it's finally released." - 3.5 Stars**

Clark Little - "I'm not a big fan of the "slasher" movie. But every once in a while, this sub-genre gets elevated and I jump on the bandwagon. Good Tidings is not that movie. The Christmas spin and the cretinous, slasher Santas add a flair to a dull premise and it almost made me not fall asleep. Which is a big compliment. I fall asleep often. I need to see my doctor." - 2.5 Stars**

Huntress - "Obvious indie setbacks aside, Good Tidings was a great addition to the Christmas horror sub genre. One interesting choice the filmmakers made was coldly introducing us to the villains before anyone else, and in a potentially sympathetic, although still awful, situation. And while almost all sympathy for these Santa suit wearing madmen fades soon after, some sympathy remains when you find out who the real mastermind is. Oh and these are easily some of the creepiest Santas I've ever seen in a movie." - 3.5 Stars

Dabbles - "Another holiday film. The acting is great. Production work gets an "A", and the writing - so good. The only thing is the pacing." - 3 Stars

The Great Hornito - "The opening scene of Good Tidings had me a little scared I was gonna watch a goofy trio movie but the next scene really set the tone for a surprisingly good Christmas survival slasher. Good Tidings was suspenseful, the acting was good, and the characters felt like real life people. All in all it was an awesome Wrong Turn Christmas movie." - 4 Stars

KillDozer - "Writer/director Stuart W. Bedford brings to the screen a holiday tale for those who like the opposite side of the holiday spirit. This Santa slasher brings to mind classics like Clown House,and Tales From the Crypt's "All Through the House". The character design of our insane Santas is amazing and fun. This is a Christmas horror that stays true to the season in every way and is not just a cheap way to cash in on the recent holiday horror boom. The characters are well played and I can honestly say I was sympathetic toward each of their situations in life before the carnage begins. I appreciated the way clever tricks were used to play out each kill while still leaving something to the imagination. Solid editing but a weird score that threw me off a few times along with the pacing that felt slow toward the end. All in all this is a solid indie Christmas horror film that is perfect for any family gathering. Round up some friends grab some popcorn and settle in with a film that lives up to it"s tag line "Christmas can be a killer"." - 3 Stars



The Overlook Theatre Final Rating*


(Below is for after you've seen the film)


Why do we sympathize for the homeless during the Holiday season? Is it the lack of decorations? Maybe it's the idea of not having a holiday feast with the family? Or we can be honest with ourselves and acknowledge the extreme lack of gifts that no one should have to put up with. If horror films are created to exercise our fears though terrible situations that are ultimately resolved in about 90 minutes, then holiday horror movies are terrible situations that should relate to the holiday. Now if Christmas is a holiday about family and giving gifts, then Good Tidings may be the most hard hitting Christmas horror to date.
The Overlook Theatre haunts the San Francisco Bay Area, where many homeless live, but are well taken care of (arguably). The community portrayed in Good Tidings is far from what it looks like here, to a certain extent. The thing about most homeless people is that they choose to be homeless. Obviously this isn't true for everyone but the situations portrayed in Good Tidings are very real. Ex-cons, recovering addicts, and people with mental illness make up the population or surrogate family of Good Tidings.
After our screening concluded there was one conversation that dominated our post film discussion and that's the motivation of the Santa trio. Now in the credits they acknowledged the group with names of the Three Stooges. This however shows through in their mannerisms so I doubt the reference goes beyond that.
My favorite theory was that these three were at one time members of this community, but ultimately turned away because they are evil incarnate, not unlike Michael Myers himself. This theory is supported by our opening scene which could easily be showing us the newly rejected trio committing their first murderous act and discovering they like it. Also finding the suits would be a great reason to launch a very personal assault against a bunch of derelicts.
 I personally still feel there is a darker subtext beneath those Santa masks. I think they represent the abused and abandoned, either with severe trauma or mental illness, and are now lashing out at those who could have the picture-esque Holiday-greeting-card type of Christmas they've always wanted, but have squandered it for a vice.

(Be sure to check out our interview with writer/producer/actor Stuart Jopia here.)

- Lord Battle

The Overlook Theatre materialized in a residence for a special screening on  9/8/2016
*Based on the star ratings turned in by character reviewers, others viewed and got to "Dislike" or "Like" but that does not effect the rating.
**Viewed the film remotely, which may have impacted the reviewer's opinion.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Treasures From The ComiCombs Issue #41: Bloodshot Reborn, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, Britannia


Welcome back for your weekly dose of comic books! As the month winds down, the amount of new releases tends to be limited. This week I have a few new issues from some ongoing titles that you should definitely check out. If that's not enough, I also have the winner of last week’s duel review that featured Locke & Key Vol.1 and Harrow County Vol. 1 so read on to see which book won.



Bloodshot Reborn #17 (Valiant)

First up this week is Bloodshot Reborn from Valiant. Jeff Lemire has done an exceptional job writing this title. The current arc sees Ray (Bloodshot) trapped on a mysterious island with a few others infected by the nanites (they give Bloodshot his ability to recover from any injury bullets and severed limbs alike) where they are being hunted by a terrifying enemy. This may sound a bit familiar but Jeff Lemire has put a fresh take on the idea. 



Ghost stories of an Antiquary Vol.1 (Selfmadehero)

It’s all too common to see a novel make its way to the big screen but much more of a rarity to see it translated into graphic novel form. This week Selfmadehero releases Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, a collection of four short stories written by M.R. James translated into a graphic novel. Before you start decorating your house with ghosts and witches, pick this book up and give it a read!



Britannia #1

This series is set at the height of Nero’s Reign where Antonius Axia has been sent to Britannia to investigate some unnatural happenings. I don’t want to give away any of the story so you’re just going to have to take my word on it. Rest assured that this is something relevant to fans of the Overlook. With an all star art team of Juan Jose Ryp and Jordie Bellaire, this is a must read.
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Last week we familiarized ourselves with two books, Locke & Key and Harrow County. I really liked both of these books so the decision was difficult but the winner of the duel review is Harrow County Vol. 1: Countless Haints.



I really don’t have any negative things to say about Locke & Key, Joe Hill did a great job with the story so it came down to how the story was presented. Locke & Key has a lot going on. The first volume served more as a bit of an intro into a much larger story that is to be told. Harrow County Vol. 1 was tighter in that aspect, and a bit more focused. I really liked Tyler Crook's art, it was very creepy and he really captured the feel of the setting. Cullen Bunn did an excellent job with the protagonist, as you almost immediately find yourself rooting for her. 

I recommend reading both books and I’m pretty excited to see where each of these series go but as always, only one book stays and this week it’s Harrow County Vol.1 Countless Haints
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That wraps it up for this week. I hope you’re all ready for October and I hope to bring you more great comics to get you in the mood! Make sure to support your local comic shop! I’ll be taking a bit of a break for rest of the year so come back in two weeks and I’ll have even more comic books to feed your appetite!


- The Creature of the ComiCombs

Monday, September 26, 2016

Bluray Tuesday: Featuring The Shallows, The Neon Demon and Lady in White

September 27th 2016


The first Bluray Tuesday of the Fall season is upon us. Many exciting releases both new and old to add to our growing collections. First up is one of my favorite films of this year The Neon Demon. This is definitely a collection-worthy film. Check out our review here if you missed it. Next up today is Blake Lively's new shark horror film The Shallows. We also reviewed this one so you can check that out here as well. Scream Factory releases 80's cult classic Lady in White for the first time on bluray. Also for the first time on bluray are two other 80's horror films both in their unrated forms from Vestron Video, Blood Diner and Chopping Mall. I'm sad to say I haven't seen these but that will change this week for sure. Warcraft, based on the popular role playing game, hits shelves today with a few retailer exclusives including bonus disc at Best Buy and character cards exclusively at Target. So what will you be buying, renting or just skipping this week? We would love to know what you are excited to add to your own collections. Check out our Instagram and Facebook pages. We love conversation and talking all things horror. Until Next Week!

The Neon Demon: Amazon - $16.99

Jesse (Elle Fanning) moves to Los Angeles just after her 16th birthday to launch a career as a model. The head of her agency tells the innocent teen that she has the qualities to become a top star. Jesse soon faces the wrath of ruthless vixens who despise her fresh-faced beauty. On top of that, she must contend with a seedy motel manager and a creepy photographer. As Jesse starts to take the fashion world by storm, her personality changes in ways that could help her against her cutthroat rivals.

The Neon Demon (Blu-ray)
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The Shallows:  Amazon - $19.99
4K: Amazon - $26.99

Still reeling from the loss of her mother, medical student Nancy Adams (Blake Lively) travels to a secluded beach for some much-needed solace. Despite the danger of surfing alone, Nancy decides to soak up the sun and hit the waves. Suddenly, a great white shark attacks, forcing her to swim to a giant rock for safety. Left injured and stranded 200 yards from shore, the frightened young woman must fight for her life as the deadly predator circles her in its feeding ground.

Special Features:
  • Four Featurettes:
    • Shooting in The Shallows
    • How to Build a Shark
    • Finding The Perfect Beach: Lord Howe Island
    • When Sharks Attack
  • Deleted Scenes
4K Blu-ray Technical Specs:
  • Audio
    • Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible)
    • Multiple subtitle options
The Shallows (Blu-ray) 

The Shallows 4K (Blu-ray)

Lady In White (1988): Amazon - $19.99

On Halloween, 1962, ten year old Frankie Scarletti's classmates lock him in the coffin-like confines of his fourth grade cloakroom where he is forced to spend the night unbeknownst to anyone....alive. When the darkness comes, Frankie is horrified to discover the ghost of a little girl murdered in the very same room ten years earlier. How he comes to solve the mystery of who killed her and bring her to final peace, makes for a terrifying and heartwarming journey into the realm of human experience.

Special Features: 

 DISC ONE:
  • Director's Cut of the film (117 minutes)
  • EXTENDED Behind the Scenes Footage – production and post production
  • Introduction by Frank LaLoggia
  • Audio Commentary with Frank LaLoggia
  • Behind the Scenes Footage with introduction by Frank LaLoggia
  • Deleted Scenes with introduction by Frank LaLoggia
  • Promotional Short Film
  • Theatrical & Alternate Trailer
  • TV & Radio Spots
  • Behind the Scenes Photo Montage
  • Extended Photo Gallery
DISC TWO:
  • Extended Director's Cut (126 minutes) with never-before-seen footage
  • Original Theatrical Cut (113 minutes)
Lady in White (Blu-ray)
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Blood Diner (1987): Amazon - $27.99

Two cannibalistic brothers kill various young women to make their flesh part of their new special dish at their rundown restaurant while seeking blood sacrifices to awaken a dormant Egyptian goddess.  

Special Features:
  • NEWLY remastered in high-definition from the original film elements
  • Audio Commentary with Director Jackie Kong
  • Featurettes
    • Queen Kong
    • The Cook, The Uncle, and The Detective
    • Open for Business
    • Scoring for Sheetar!
    • You Are What They Eat
  • Archival Interview with Project Consultant Eric Caidin
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots
  • Still Gallery
Blood Diner (Blu-ray)

 Chopping Mall (1986): Amazon - $39.99

Eight teenagers are trapped after hours in a high tech shopping mall and pursued by three murderous security robots out of control.

Chopping Mall (Blu-ray)
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Warcraft: Amazon - $19.99
3D: Amazon - $27.99
4K: Amazon - $26.99

Looking to escape from his dying world, the orc shaman Gul'dan utilizes dark magic to open a portal to the human realm of Azeroth. Supported by the fierce fighter Blackhand, Gul'dan organizes the orc clans into a conquering army called the Horde. Uniting to protect Azeroth from these hulking invaders are King Llane, the mighty warrior Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel) and the powerful wizard Medivh. As the two races collide, leaders from each side start to question if war is the only answer.

Special Features:
  • Deleted/Extended Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • The World of Warcraft on Film
  • The Fandom of Warcraft
  • Warcraft: Bonds of Brotherhood Motion Comic
  • Warcraft: The Madame Tussauds Experience
  • ILM: Behind the Magic of Warcraft
  • Warcraft Teaser - 2013 
Warcraft (Blu-ray) 

Warcraft 3D (Blu-ray) 

Warcraft 4K (Blu-ray) 

Bonus Disc: Best Buy - $19.99
Warcraft (Blu-ray) 

Collectible Cards: Target - $19.99
Warcraft (Blu-ray)
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Cell: Amazon - $17.99

Stephen King's best-selling novel is brought to terrifying life in this mind-blowing thriller starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. At the Boston airport, Clay (Cusack) witnesses a scene of chaotic mayhem when an electronic signal turns hundreds of cell phone users into rabid killers. Desperate to find his estranged wife and son, Clay teams with a train driver (Jackson) to battle the horde of murderous "phoners" as the city descends into apocalyptic madness.

Special Features:
  • Audio Commentary with Director Tod Williams
  • "To Cell and Back" Featurette
Cell (Blu-ray) 

Horror House on Highway 5: Vinegar Syndrome - $23.99
SITE EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TO  3,000 COPIES

Horror House on Highway Five is a 1985 independent low budget slasher, concerning a sociopath dressed up as Richard Nixon, who goes rampaging through the night traveling down a highway to terrorize passing motorists.

Horror House on Highway 5 (Blu-ray)
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Hellbent: Vinegar Syndrome - $23.99
SITE EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TO 2,000 COPIES

An evil black-clad manager claims the soul of a would-be rock star whose life spins out of control, heading toward heavy-metal doom and folk-rock purgatory

Hellbent (Blu-ray)
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Central Intelligence: Amazon - $22.99
4K: Amazon - $29.99

Bullied as a teen for being overweight, Bob Stone (Dwayne Johnson) shows up to his high school reunion looking fit and muscular. While there, he finds Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart), a fast-talking accountant who misses his glory days as a popular athlete. Stone is now a lethal CIA agent who needs Calvin's number skills to help him save the compromised U.S. spy satellite system. Together, the former classmates encounter shootouts, espionage and double-crosses while trying to prevent worldwide chaos.

Special Features:
  • Unrated, Extended Version (4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray Exclusive)
  • Director Commentary
  • Gag Reel
  • Alternate Scenes
  • Line-O-Rama
  • Couch Scene
  • Dance-Off
  • The 4K Blu-ray release features the unrated version and the theatrical version in 4K with HDR and a Digital HD copy of the theatrical version. 
Central Intelligence (Blu-ray) 

Central Intelligence 4K (Blu-ray) 

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates: Amazon - $19.99
4K: Amazon - $25.99

Mike and Dave Stangle are young, adventurous, fun-loving brothers who tend to get out of control at family gatherings. When their sister Jeanie reveals her Hawaiian wedding plans, the rest of the clan insists that they both bring respectable dates. After placing an ad on Craigslist, the siblings decide to pick Tatiana and Alice, two charming and seemingly normal waitresses. Once they arrive on the island, however, Mike and Dave realize that their companions are ready to get wild and party hard.

Special Features:
  • 14 Deleted Scenes
  • 16 Extended Scenes
  • Alternate Storyline Pig Sequence
  • Bits on Bits on Bits
  • Line-O-Rama
  • Gag Reel
  • Funny Or Die Shorts
  • Director Commentary
  • Gallery
  • Red Band Trailer
  • Theatrical Trailer
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (Blu-ray) 

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates 4K (Blu-ray) 

Slugs: Amazon - $22.99

People are dying mysteriously and gruesomely, and nobody has a clue what the cause is. Only health worker Mike Brady has a possible solution, but his theory of killer slugs is laughed at by the authorities. Only when the body count begins to rise and a slug expert from England begins snooping around does it begin to look like Mike had the right idea after all.

Slugs (Blu-ray) 

Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom: Amazon - $14.99

After visiting his father in Arkham Sanitarium, young Howard Lovecraft ignores his father’s ominous warning and uses the legendary Necronomicon to open a portal to a strange, frozen world filled with horrifying creatures and grave danger. Alone and scared, Howard befriends a hideous creature he names Spot who becomes his companion throughout their treacherous journey across the Frozen Kingdom.

Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom (Blu-ray) 

An American Werewolf in London: Amazon - $14.99 
35th Anniversary

David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne), two American college students, are backpacking through Britain when a large wolf attacks them. David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he's plagued by violent nightmares of his mutilated friend, who warns David that he is becoming a werewolf. When David discovers the horrible truth, he contemplates committing suicide before the next full moon causes him to transform from man to murderous beast.
Special Features:
  • NEW RESTORATION of the film
  • Exclusive Sleeve
  • Beware the Moon
  • I Walked with a Werewolf
  • Making An American Werewolf in London
  • An Interview with John Landis
  • Makeup Artist Rick Baker on An American Werewolf in London
  • Casting of The Hand
  • Outtakes
  • Storyboards
  • Photograph Montage
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Cast Members David Naughton and Griffin Dunne
An American Werewolf in London (Blu-ray) 


- The Impostor

Screenings in the Bay (Monday to Friday): Troll 2, The Beyond, Aliens


I hope everyone is having a good Monday! But if not, I think this week's movie lineup will brighten your mood - every day this week has at least one tempting screening scheduled. The week is dominated by the 80's with a couple of cult movies interlaced. If Troll 2, The Beyond, They Live and Aliens are movies you'd love to re-watch (or watch for the first time), this week will make you smile, especially since one of these well known titles is accompanied by a live score!
Keep reading for details.


Terror Twosday

Tuesday 27th @ 10:15pm (1hr 35min)
Comedy/ Fantasy/ Horror (IMDB)
A family vacationing in a small town discovers the entire town is inhabited by goblins in disguise as humans, who plan to eat them.


Weird Wednesday 

Wednesdat 28th @ 10:15pm (1hr 33min)
Comedy (IMDB)
Two guys get a billion dollars to make a movie, only to watch their dream run off course. In order to make the money back, they then attempt to revitalize a failing shopping mall.


Co-Presented by Arrow Video

Pinky Violence was a subgenre of sexed-out, ultra-violent exploitation movies that ruled Japan for over a decade. And Meiko Kaji was the reigning warlord of Pink.


Thursday 29th @ 9pm (1hr 25min)
Thriller/ Erotic (Google)
The leader (Meiko Kaji) of a band of female hoodlums takes action when a mob boss (Tatsuya Fuji) tries to induct her gals in the sex trade.

-with- 


Thursday 29th (1hr 27min)
Drama/ Thriller (Google)
After being used and betrayed by the detective she had fallen in love with, young Matsu is sent to a female prison full of sadistic guards and disobedient prisoners.



Friday 30th @ 6:30pm (1hr 29min)
Horror (IMDB)
A young woman inherits an old hotel in Louisiana where after a series of supernatural 'accidents', she learns that the building was built over one of the entrances to Hell.

Accompanied by a live score by FABIO FRIZZI & THE F2F BAND



Daven's Double Feature

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Tuesday 27th @ 7pm (1hr 55min)
Horror/ Scifi (IMDB)
In San Francisco, a group of people discover the human race is being replaced one by one, with clones devoid of emotion.

-with-


The Fly (1986)
Tuesday 27th @ 9:15pm (1hr 36min)
Drama/ Horror Scifi (IMDB)
A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.


One Step Beyond: The Mask (1960)
Wednesday 28th @ 7:30pm (30min)
Drama/ Fantasy/ Mystery (IMDB)
During World War II, Lt. Wilenski bails out of a crippled plane over the Sahara Desert, but the harsh and unrelenting conditions in the desert almost result in his death. After his rescue, however, he and his rescuers are stunned to discover that he not only has somehow acquired the memory of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh and more!

-with-


Blood of the Mummy's Tomb (1971)
Wednesday 28th around 8pm (1hr 34min)
Horror (IMDB)
This Hammer classic is about an archaeological expedition brings back to London the coffin of an Egyptian queen known for her magical powers. Her spirit returns in the form of a young girl and strange things start to happen!

Balboa Classics

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Thursday 29th @ 7:30pm (2hrs 39min)
Drama/ Mystery/ Thriller (IMDB)
A New York City doctor, who is married to an art curator, pushes himself on a harrowing and dangerous night-long odyssey of sexual and moral discovery after his wife admits that she once almost cheated on him.



Midnight Madness

Friday 30th @ 11:55pm (2hrs 17min)
Action/ Adventure/ Scifi (IMDB)
After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.



Cult Night

Friday 30th @ 10:30pm (1hr 37min)
Horror/ Scifi/ Thriller (IMDB)
A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth.




Monday 26th @ 9pm (1hr 34min)
Horror (IMDB)
"Hard-drinking, pill-popping, bong-ripping Lou and her best friend Sadie spend their days adrift in a drug-induced haze. But one wild night out becomes a bad trip that never ends when Lou wakes up with symptoms of an unexplained, highly abnormal pregnancy. As her due date approaches with alarming swiftness, the fear, paranoia, and conspiracy theories begin to pile up about the pregnancy."


-Huntress