The 1971 Hammer horror cult classic "Twins of Evil" will receive a rare big screen showing on Tuesday May 30 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Brooklyn. Showtime is at 9:30. Here is the official description from the Alamo Drafthouse web site:
Hosted by TV writer/producer, recovering film critic Bruce Bennett. Admission only $10!
By 1971 the UK Hammer House of Horror had traded cleavage and blood trickle for R-rated female nudity and comparatively extravagant applications of “Kensington Gore”. Twins Of Evil literally doubles down on the nudity care of comely Maltese identical siblings Madeleine and Mary Collinson. And writer Tudor Gates’ grafting of vampire yarn with witch-hunt mentality jeremiad offers plenty of opportunities for bloodletting - particularly via a climactic beheading. But with all due respect to the Collinsons, the most memorable charms on display in Twins Of Evil are of a more backward-glancing variety. Taking a page from Michael Reeves’ Witchfinder General,...
Hosted by TV writer/producer, recovering film critic Bruce Bennett. Admission only $10!
By 1971 the UK Hammer House of Horror had traded cleavage and blood trickle for R-rated female nudity and comparatively extravagant applications of “Kensington Gore”. Twins Of Evil literally doubles down on the nudity care of comely Maltese identical siblings Madeleine and Mary Collinson. And writer Tudor Gates’ grafting of vampire yarn with witch-hunt mentality jeremiad offers plenty of opportunities for bloodletting - particularly via a climactic beheading. But with all due respect to the Collinsons, the most memorable charms on display in Twins Of Evil are of a more backward-glancing variety. Taking a page from Michael Reeves’ Witchfinder General,...
- 5/29/2017
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Exclusive: Metrodome International inks deal on gangster doc.
Us home entertainment distributor Revolver Us has picked up all rights to completed Kray brothers documentary The Krays: Kill Order from Metrodome International.
The documentary about the infamous British gangland twins includes contributions from Kray contemporaries including Freddie Foreman, Frankie Fraser, Eddie Richardson, Albert Donoghue, Lenny Hamilton, Billy Frost, Jimmy Tippett Snr., Albert Chapman, Toby Von Judge, Maureen Flanagan and Bernard O’Mahoney as well as some never heard before audio recordings of Reggie Kray.
Christopher Matthews directs, Revelation Films produces.
Jezz Vernon, Metrodome International MD, said: “With the Krays biopic Legend approaching £18m at the UK box office, interest in the twins has never been greater than now. We’re looking forward to working with Revolver to bring this powerful documentary to the Us market.”
Seb Marciano, president of Revolver Entertainment, added: “With Legend getting a significant stateside release here on November 20 through Universal Pictures, Revolver Entertainment is now...
Us home entertainment distributor Revolver Us has picked up all rights to completed Kray brothers documentary The Krays: Kill Order from Metrodome International.
The documentary about the infamous British gangland twins includes contributions from Kray contemporaries including Freddie Foreman, Frankie Fraser, Eddie Richardson, Albert Donoghue, Lenny Hamilton, Billy Frost, Jimmy Tippett Snr., Albert Chapman, Toby Von Judge, Maureen Flanagan and Bernard O’Mahoney as well as some never heard before audio recordings of Reggie Kray.
Christopher Matthews directs, Revelation Films produces.
Jezz Vernon, Metrodome International MD, said: “With the Krays biopic Legend approaching £18m at the UK box office, interest in the twins has never been greater than now. We’re looking forward to working with Revolver to bring this powerful documentary to the Us market.”
Seb Marciano, president of Revolver Entertainment, added: “With Legend getting a significant stateside release here on November 20 through Universal Pictures, Revolver Entertainment is now...
- 10/29/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Hammer and Horror Film Day!
Saturday November the 9th ( 10am – 5pm )
Central Hall Westminster.
Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9Nh
UK’s longest running film fair and convention.
Now in it’s 40th year!
The Convention presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, Us ,
Canada and South America.
Specialising in rare original film memorabilia and collectables.
Taking place six times a year these are truly unique events for anyone with an interest in films!
With actors and director’s signings, illustrated talks, retrospectives and film screenings taking place through out the day.
Items covering the history of cinema can be found. From the silents to the present.
From rare items of the 1920’s to new releases and the latest heart throb.
Among the many different field of cinema covered at the show is – Classic Hollywood, horror films, sci-fi, the best of British and European cinema as we as cult tv!
Saturday November the 9th ( 10am – 5pm )
Central Hall Westminster.
Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9Nh
UK’s longest running film fair and convention.
Now in it’s 40th year!
The Convention presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, Us ,
Canada and South America.
Specialising in rare original film memorabilia and collectables.
Taking place six times a year these are truly unique events for anyone with an interest in films!
With actors and director’s signings, illustrated talks, retrospectives and film screenings taking place through out the day.
Items covering the history of cinema can be found. From the silents to the present.
From rare items of the 1920’s to new releases and the latest heart throb.
Among the many different field of cinema covered at the show is – Classic Hollywood, horror films, sci-fi, the best of British and European cinema as we as cult tv!
- 9/28/2013
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
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