AppId is over the quota
Three screenings down, three more to go. Is it us or is this year creeping by uber fast? Somehow it feels like there’s just not enough horror in the galaxy to satisfy our diseased palettes. However, we’re hoping our devilish August double feature will change all that!
That’s right, fellins. Next month we aim to lead all of you into the confessional booth with a devious pairing of unholy abominations fit to deliver even the most sinful among you from the evils of bad cinema. That is, anything that isn’t horror cinema! We feel everybody needs a little divine intervention from time to time and why not do so in the company of a rockus crowd of fellow fright fans?
Oh yes. The Melbourne Horror Film Society is proud to bring you: POSSESSION NIGHT!
First up we’ll kick off the evening’s festivities with one of the most underrated genre titles of the 90s – William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist III. Before you can say “another lame sequel about a possessed little girl?” this bad boy will rip the rosary beads right out from under your neck before you even get to your first Hail Mary. A gritty, sombre and unforgivably moody detective thriller, the film tells the story of Georgetown police lieutenant Kinderman (George C. Scott) on the hunt for a serial killer who targets victims connected to the catholic church. Through the consultation of a mental patient dubbed ‘The Gemini Killer’ (the always reliable Brad Dourif), Kinderman puts his life on the line in a last ditch effort to catch the maniac and put an end to the unspeakable evil. Critically and commercially misunderstood upon its initial release, The Exorcist III has since garnered quite the cult following among a devoted legion of fans who recognize the film for its philosophically challenging subtext and impressively sinister atmosphere, standing alone as a distinctly unique entry from its more renowned original.
To cap the night off we will then treat you all to the sheer lunacy that is William Girdler’s terminally bonkers possession flick The Manitou. Sure to be one of the most absurdly entertaining 104 minutes you’ll ever spend at the movies, this one details the unfortunate events surrounding a psychic’s girlfriend (Susan Strasberg) who finds out that a gestating lump on her back is a growing reincarnation of a 400 year-old demonic Native American spirit, hell bent on wrecking havoc upon the earth for the decimation of mankind. Think we’re kidding? Let’s just say the inclusion of a hopelessly confused Tony Curtis only makes the nonsense all the more enjoyable.
So what are you waiting for? Mark the date and join us for a drink and some eclectic sinema at Bar303, Northcote on Tuesday August 28th at 7pm sharp! As usual our membership fees are minimal: a mini membership will cost you $10 while a full membership will only set you back $20.
Oh, and there’ll be giveaways too 
See you then, fellins!
Bob, Matt, Sam & Dave
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