ba/nned horror
Inspired by the ‘video nasty’ list created in the UK in the early 80’s, identifying films that found critiscm from religious organizations, press, and cultural commentators for graphic violence, nudity, or other obscene creations in the art of film. With the full, uncut version of Ken Russell’s seminal The Devils releasing in October, we are celebrating formerly banned films that push the boundaries of horror cinema. Whether they were ahead of their time, or genuinely groundbreaking in their accomplishments, these are films that demand to be seen in the theater with an audience.
Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971)
- Fri, Oct 16
- Sat, Oct 17
- Sun, Oct 18
- Mon, Oct 19
- Tue, Oct 20
- Wed, Oct 21
- Thu, Oct 22
Director: Ken Russell Run Time: 112 min. Release Year: 1971
Starring: Dudley Sutton, Gemma Jones, Max Adrian, Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave
Hell will hold no surprises for them...
Possession (1981)
- Sat, Oct 17
- Sun, Oct 18
Director: Andrzej Żuławski Run Time: 124 min. Release Year: 1981
Starring: Heinz Bennent, Isabelle Adjani, Johanna Hofer, Margit Carstensen, Sam Neill
Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled.
The Evil Dead (1981)
- Wed, Oct 21
- Fri, Oct 23
Director: Sam Raimi Run Time: 85 min. Release Year: 1981
Starring: Betsy Baker, Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Theresa Tilly
The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Director: Tobe Hooper Run Time: 83 min. Release Year: 1974
Starring: Allen Danziger, Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Teri McMinn, William Vail
Who will survive and what will be left of them?