The Substance

Coralie Fargeat’s smash hit sci-fi satire The Substance returns for a fresh round of encores hot off of its Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Motion Picture Golden Globe Award for Demi Moore!

Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading celebrity who, desperate to regain her youthful looks, turns to a mysterious black-market drug known as “The Substance.” This cell-replicating liquid temporarily creates a younger, enhanced version of those who ingest it — but their rejuvenation comes with horrifying consequences.

Blending satirical commentary on society’s obsession with beauty and aging with shocking body horror elements, Fargeat’s visual storytelling, and the film’s bold performances – particularly from Moore – have garnered early praise following its premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it took home the award for Best Screenplay. The Substance is a bold and unsettling exploration of the lengths people will go to defy aging, with Fargeat continuing to push boundaries in the horror genre.

Coralie Fargeat’s smash hit sci-fi satire The Substance returns for a fresh round of encores hot off of its Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Motion Picture Golden Globe Award for Demi Moore!
Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading celebrity who, desperate to regain her youthful looks, turns to a mysterious black-market drug known as “The Substance.” This cell-replicating liquid temporarily creates a younger, enhanced version of those who ingest it — but their rejuvenation comes with horrifying consequences.
Blending satirical commentary on society’s obsession with beauty and aging with shocking body horror elements, Fargeat’s visual storytelling, and the film’s bold performances – particularly from Moore – have garnered early praise following its premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it took home the award for Best Screenplay. The Substance is a bold and unsettling exploration of the lengths people will go to defy aging, with Fargeat continuing to push boundaries in the horror genre.

  1. 1:15 pm
  2. 4:15 pm

Nosferatu

Robert Eggers’ chilling new vision of Nosferatu is making its way to The Frida Cinema! A breathtaking reimagining of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 masterpiece, the film stars an incredible cast comprised of Bill Skarsgard, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Aaaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and Frida favorite Willem Dafoe.

A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

Join us on January 2nd for the opening night party, where we will have themed drinks and photo opportunities! And as always, we encourage your best cosplay!

Robert Eggers’ chilling new vision of Nosferatu is making its way to The Frida Cinema! A breathtaking reimagining of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 masterpiece, the film stars an incredible cast comprised of Bill Skarsgard, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Aaaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and Frida favorite Willem Dafoe.
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
Join us on January 2nd for the opening night party, where we will have themed drinks and photo opportunities! And as always, we encourage your best cosplay!

  1. 1:30 pm
  2. 4:30 pm

The Big Sleep

Our Classic Movie Night series kicks off 2025 with The Big Sleep, Howard Hawks’ noir adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s iconic novel.

Private detective Philip Marlowe, played by Humphrey Bogart, is hired by the wealthy General Sternwood to investigate a blackmail scheme involving his daughter, Carmen. What begins as a straightforward case unravels into a labyrinth of deception, murder, and corruption, as Marlowe discovers connections to gambling dens, organized crime, and a missing person. Along the way, he encounters the General’s other daughter, the sharp-witted and enigmatic Vivian, portrayed by Lauren Bacall, with whom he shares a smoldering chemistry.

Our Classic Movie Night series kicks off 2025 with The Big Sleep, Howard Hawks’ noir adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s iconic novel.
Private detective Philip Marlowe, played by Humphrey Bogart, is hired by the wealthy General Sternwood to investigate a blackmail scheme involving his daughter, Carmen. What begins as a straightforward case unravels into a labyrinth of deception, murder, and corruption, as Marlowe discovers connections to gambling dens, organized crime, and a missing person. Along the way, he encounters the General’s other daughter, the sharp-witted and enigmatic Vivian, portrayed by Lauren Bacall, with whom he shares a smoldering chemistry.

  1. 7:15 pm

Krull

Our 80s Sword and Sorcery series continues with Krull, Peter Yates’ 1983 science fantasy favorite!

Set in a magical world under siege by an evil alien overlord known as the Beast, the film follows Prince Colwyn (Ken Marshall). Embarking on a daring quest after his bride, Princess Lyssa (Lysette Anthony) is kidnapped by the Beast’s forces, Colwyn journeys to the villain’s fortress to rescue her. Armed with the legendary weapon called the Glaive, a mystical, star-shaped blade, the prince gathers an eclectic band of companions, including a wise seer, a comical thief (Alun Armstrong), and a skilled cyclops warrior (Bernard Bresslaw). Together, they traverse breathtaking landscapes, confront deadly traps, and battle monstrous creatures in their journey to defeat the Beast and restore peace to the planet.

Our 80s Sword and Sorcery series continues with Krull, Peter Yates’ 1983 science fantasy favorite!
Set in a magical world under siege by an evil alien overlord known as the Beast, the film follows Prince Colwyn (Ken Marshall). Embarking on a daring quest after his bride, Princess Lyssa (Lysette Anthony) is kidnapped by the Beast’s forces, Colwyn journeys to the villain’s fortress to rescue her. Armed with the legendary weapon called the Glaive, a mystical, star-shaped blade, the prince gathers an eclectic band of companions, including a wise seer, a comical thief (Alun Armstrong), and a skilled cyclops warrior (Bernard Bresslaw). Together, they traverse breathtaking landscapes, confront deadly traps, and battle monstrous creatures in their journey to defeat the Beast and restore peace to the planet.

  1. 7:30 pm

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