See It On 16mm is back at The Frida to unspool their 16mm print of the creepy holiday horror classic Black Christmas!
Holiday movies are sentimental and uplifting, but surprisingly devoid of knife murders? Black Christmas is the perfect remedy for this problem. When sorority sisters Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, and Andrea Martin find themselves under attack from a foul-mouthed killer, it’s up to police chief John Saxon to even the odds. But what about Keir Dullea, the brooding art-school pianist? Could he have something to do with the mutilation rampage? There’s only one way to find out!
Black Christmas is a terrifying tradition around these parts that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy during the jolliest time of year. If you’ve never given it a chance, make sure to right those wrongs this holiday season!
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Horror Movie Night presented by HorrorBuzz is back! And this time they’re celebrating 30 years of David Fincher’s serial killer classic Se7en!
Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the “seven deadly sins” in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Sommerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer’s mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.
Horror Movie Night takes it to another level with a full night of entertainment, including a themed HMN Video Preshow, Trivia, Games, Prizes, and another outstanding horror short from HorrorBuzz’s The Screaming Room Film Festival at Midsummer Scream.
Doors open and pre-show begins promptly at 7:30 pm, so arrive early!
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Horror Movie Night presented by HorrorBuzz is back! And this time they’re screening the 2001 cult classic Thir13en Ghosts!
Arthur and his two children inherit his uncle’s estate: a glass house that serves as a prison to twelve ghosts. When the family, accompanied by a nanny and an attorney, enter the house they find themselves trapped inside an evil machine ‘designed by the Devil and powered by the dead’ to open the Eye of Hell. Aided by a ghost hunter and his rival, a ghost rights activist out to set the ghosts free, the group must do what they can to get out of the house alive.
Horror Movie Night takes it to another level with a full night of entertainment, including a themed HMN Video Preshow, Trivia, Games, Prizes, and another outstanding horror short from HorrorBuzz’s The Screaming Room Film Festival at Midsummer Scream.
Doors open and pre-show begins promptly at 7:30 pm, so arrive early!
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Play It By Fear is bringing the thrills and chills to Mother’s Day weekend as they present a screening of Psycho, Alfred Hitchcock’s immortalized 1960 thriller!
The film follows Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), a secretary who impulsively steals $40,000 and goes on the run, seeking refuge at the secluded Bates Motel. There, she meets the shy and peculiar owner, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), who has a disturbing relationship with his domineering mother. A shocking murder sets off an investigation that unveils a chilling series of twists, culminating in a haunting revelation about Norman’s dark psyche.
Renowned for its masterful suspense, iconic performances, and Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable score, Psycho is celebrated as one of Hitchcock’s finest works and a cinematic classic that continues to captivate audiences 65 years later. If you haven’t had a chance to experience it on the big screen, there’s never a better time than now to watch this stunning masterpiece!
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Join us at The Frida Cinema as we continue to celebrate the work of legendary filmmaker David Lynch, presenting his final directorial feature: INLAND EMPIRE.
Nikki (Laura Dern), an actress, takes on a role in a new film, and because her husband (Peter J. Lucas) is very jealous, her co-star Devon (Justin Theroux) gets a warning not to make any romantic overtures — especially since the characters they play are having an affair. Both actors learn that the project is a remake of an unfinished film in which the stars were murdered.
Regarded by many as the most cryptic film of Lynch’s extensive oeuvre, INLAND EMPIRE was named the second best film of 2007 by Cahiers du cinema.
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Our Bogie Fest series begins to wind down 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 clustermess of murder and corruption, as Marlowe discovers connections to organized crime. 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.
Known for its moody cinematography and the world famous Bogie and Bacall on-screen chemistry, The Big Sleep remains a defining work of the noir genre, celebrated for its stylish complexity.
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Prepare yourself for a night of mind-bending suspense and stylish horror as Cinematic Void returns to The Frida Cinema to celebrate January Giallo 2025! This year we’ve got a killer event for you, as we present the World Premiere of the 4K restoration of Short Night of Glass Dolls on a double feature with The Case Of The Bloody Iris! Thank you to our friends at Celluloid Dreams for making this all possible!
Film 1: The Short Night of Glass Dolls (1971)–The film opens with a man, Gregory Moore (played by Jean Sorel), found in a state of semi-consciousness, unable to remember how he arrived in his current predicament. Lying in a hospital bed, paralyzed and unable to speak, he is trapped in a bizarre and nightmarish reality. As Gregory tries to piece together his past and recall the events leading up to his strange condition, he becomes increasingly convinced that there is a connection between his ordeal and a string of mysterious, brutal murders. Directed by Aldo Lado.
Film 2: The Case of the Bloody Iris (1972)–When a woman is found brutally murdered in her apartment, the investigation leads to a group of glamorous models and their enigmatic, wealthy suitors. The film revolves around the mystery of a series of grisly killings, each more puzzling than the last. As a detective (played by the ever-reliable George Hilton) and a private investigator (played by the mysterious and alluring Edwige Fenech) piece together the fragments of the crime, they uncover a web of deceit, obsession, and madness. The women involved all seem to be connected to the brutal murders, but as the bodies pile up, it becomes harder to decipher who is the victim and who is the killer. Directed by Giuliano Carnimeo.
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Join us for the inaugural film in a new series we’re calling Hallucinations as we present the 1996 cult classic Cannibal! The Musical.
Before South Park and The Book Of Mormon, Trey Parker and Matt Stone created an ultra-low budget musical that’s been largely lost to time, despite their creators’ fame. A new restoration is the perfect way to see this forgotten film that paved the way for two oft he most successful comedy writers of the century.
Hosted by Polygon’s editor-in-chief Chris Plante, Hallucinations is a monthly event that spotlights movies that challenge our expectations of story, style, and “good taste”. Plante will introduce each film with some behind-the-scenes history and critical context. With Hallucinations, The Frida Cinema wants to build a communal space for lovers of Weird Cinema. We invite guests to bond over films that change what we expect from the medium, the world, and themselves. So come early, stay late, make friends, and watch something strange, surprising, or just shamelessly sick.
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Frida Cinema Film Club members are invited to join us for two free screenings of the 1953 white-knuckle masterpiece The Wages Of Fear in a brand new, stunning 4K restoration!
In a squalid South American oil town, four desperate men sign on for a suicide mission to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin over a treacherous mountain route. As they ferry their explosive cargo to a faraway oil fire, each bump and jolt tests their courage, their friendship, and their nerves. The result is one of the greatest thrillers ever committed to celluloid, from France’s legendary master of suspense, Henri-Georges Clouzot.
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Experience a double feature of Akira Kurosawa’s crime films Stray Dog and The Bad Sleep Well!
In Stray Dog, rookie cop Murakami (Toshiro Mifune) loses his pistol to a pickpocket during a sweltering Tokyo heatwave and embarks on a relentless pursuit to recover it. Teaming up with seasoned detective Sato (Takashi Shimura), Murakami uncovers a connection between the stolen gun and a series of violent crimes. As the investigation progresses, the parallels between Murakami and the desperate criminal they chase blur, reflecting the struggles of a society grappling with poverty and moral decay. Combining gritty realism with profound humanism, Stray Dog is a masterful examination of guilt, redemption, and the thin line between law and lawlessness.
The Bad Sleeps Well follows Koichi Nishi (Mifune), a seemingly loyal employee who marries his boss’s disabled daughter, Yoshiko, to infiltrate a corrupt company responsible for his father’s tragic death. As Nishi uncovers the depths of the company’s greed and malfeasance, his meticulously crafted plan begins to unravel under the weight of human frailty and unforeseen complications. With its noir-inspired aesthetic, sharp critique of postwar corporate Japan, and a chilling sense of inevitability, the film is a powerful exploration of morality, justice, and the personal cost of vengeance.
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