Tuesday, 29 January 2013

December Screening: Black Christmas (Dir Bob Clark 1974)

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“Agnes, It’s Billy! Don’t tell what we did!”

It’s CHOPPING TIME! Oh yes, the Christmas spirit has arrived and will soon be dispatched with a trusty ice sculpture to the heart! Moreover, we thought we’d celebrate the new years fear with a relatively illusive Canadian classic, a nasty little tidbit we know you’re all bound to find more than a might delectable ;)

One of the most influential horror movies ever made, Bob Clark’s Black Christmas (not to be confused with the godawful Glen Morgan-directed remake from 2006) was a litte-known genre oddity when it was released back in 74' but would go on to arguably give precedence for almost every slasher flick produced this side of Carpenter’s Halloween. Featuring cemented staples of the subgenre such as a house chock full of nubile unsuspecting prey, camera work shot exclusively from the killer’s point of view, red herrings, hapless law enforcement…the works. It’s also uniquely atmospheric and genuinely creepy (something sorely lacking in many contemporary stalker pics) and propositions one of the most unforgettable villains in recent (or any!) memory.

So, if you’re feeling a little joyless and devoid of any Christmas purpose this year then why not let us give you a gift! Bar303, Northcote on Tuesday 27th December at 7:30pm is where we’ll be and as usual memberships are available on the night for all yet to be corrupted/converted.

See you then, little elves. Don’t drink too much Kool-Aid!

Bob, Matt, Sam & Dave

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