Because who doesn't need more BOXER'S OMEN in their life?Back from the dead and ready for another terror-filled rotation of the planet, SHOCK AROUND THE CLOCK presents a cavalcade of punk zombies, undead bloodsuckers, and malevolent maniacs, all in the luxury of the newly renovated Drexel Theater! Columbus's longtime terror tradition, this year's celebration of cinematic excess features a powerhouse lineup of films and special attractions, including:
-A rare screening of Carl Theodor Dreyer's dreamlike classic
VAMPYR, with
LIVE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT by the stellar Sue Harshe. You might remember Sue from her memorable live score to THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI at the 2011 SHOCK AROUND THE CLOCK. We're very excited to welcome her back to the Nightmarathon for what promises to be a singular cinematic experience.
-The
OHIO PREMIERE of the affectionate 80's horror/fantasy throwback
BEYOND THE GATES, with
producer and co-writer Stephen Scarlata IN PERSON to discuss the film with the Nightmarathoid faithful! Produced by Barbara Carmpton, it's the story of two brothers whose quest to find their missing father leads them to a VCR board game with access to another world. Featuring cast members from RE-ANIMATOR: THE MUSICAL, it's been called "fun and spooky" by Dread Central.
-The
MIDWEST PREMIERE of the absolutely deranged Mexican shocker
WE ARE THE FLESH, the debut feature from director Emiliano Rocha Minter. A nightmare descent into depravity, it's been tearing up the festival circuit this year. Fangoria calls it "the real deal" and " a singular vision unlike anything else you may experience," and 2-time Academy Award-winning director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu has given it his seal of approval. Definitely not for the squeamish!
-The
OHIO PREMIERE of the wild, splatterific, STDs gone bonkers
THE NIGHT OF SOMETHING STRANGE. FrightFest UK calls it "Outrageous, offensive, bloody to the BRAINDEAD max, and hilariously entertaining." We can't wait to experience it with this audience!
-A rare 35mm screening of Dan O'Bannon's zombie splatter comedy classic
THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD!
-A tribute to the late David Bowie with a screening of his iconic, erotic vampire chiller
THE HUNGER! Also starring the luminous Catherine Deneuve and the sensual Susan Sarandon, it's the tale of upscale New York bloodsuckers fighting off the passage of time and the encroaching dawn.
-The
NEW DCP RESTORATION of the late Andrzej (POSSESSION) Zulawski's
THE DEVIL! Immediately banned upon release in Poland, it led to Zulawski's exile to France. The Cinefamily has called it "a blood-splattered rampage through a war-charred 1790s Poland that turns the historical epic inside out, and dances on its carcass."
-An ultra-rare 35mm screening of the spectacularly bonkers Shaw Brothers kung fu, black magic, day-glo blood splattered epic
THE BOXER'S OMEN!
-A tribute to the late Wes Craven with his underrated horror thriller
THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS!
-A rare 35mm screening of David Cronenberg's disturbing classic
THE BROOD!
-Horror Marathon hero Vincent Price in Roger Corman's classic
THE TOMB OF LIGEIA!
-The one, the only, the legend Tom Atkins (and his mustache) in the cult classic
HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH!
PLUS!
-Coffinloads of 35mm trailers and shorts!
-The 8th Annual Costume Contest (with $100 First Prize!)
-The 8th Annual Scream Contest
-And more surprises!
Tickets for SHOCK AROUND THE CLOCK are ON SALE at the Drexel Theatre (2254. E. Main St./cash or charge), Laughing Ogre Comics (4258 N. High St./cash only) or via PayPal at
http://www.horrormarathon.com. Advance tix are $40, with a bump to $45 the day of show (if there are any left.) Reserve your place now for what promises to be one HELL of a good time!