Howard the Duck: Presented by See It On 16mm
- Tue, Dec 8
The Frida Cinema's seating is first-come, first-serve. For our Midnight Screenings, please plan on arriving by 11:30pm to ensure ample time for parking, picking up concessions, and securing optimal seats. Screening will begin promptly at midnight.
Director: Willard Huyck Run Time: 110 min. Release Year: 1986
Starring: Chip Zien, Ed Gale, Jeffrey Jones, Lea Thompson, Tim Robbins
See It On 16mm is back at The Frida to celebrate the 40th birthday of one of the most gloriously bizarre big-screen spectacles of all time: Howard the Duck!
When Howard, a wisecracking, cigar-smoking duck from a distant planet, is accidentally transported to Cleveland by a scientific experiment gone wrong, he finds himself stranded in a strange new world. With the help of aspiring rock singer Beverly Switzler (Lea Thompson), Howard must find a way to phone home, ermmm…get back home!
Produced by George Lucas and directed by Willard Huyck, Howard the Duck became one of the most infamous theatrical releases of its era, earning a reputation as a spectacular box-office misfire before finding a devoted cult following. Featuring a killer soundtrack and awesome practical effects, this slice of ’80s cinema is a reminder that sometimes the weirdest movies are the most fun to revisit.