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06 November

Anora

Running time: 139 mins

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairy-tale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.

Bar Trash: DON’T GO IN THE WOODS (1981)

Running time: 150 mins

Friends camping in the woods inadvertently stumble upon the domain of a maniacal killer.

“EVERYONE HAS NIGHTMARES ABOUT THE UGLIEST WAYS TO DIE!”

Cult film night BAR TRASH continues with BANNED, an uncensored season of the Video Nasties.

DON’T GO IN THE WOODS (1981) is one of the more surprising entries on the Video Nasties list on the basis that it doesn’t seem to commit any egregious sins other than being devoutly oddball. As an indication of how times and tastes have changed, this once-prosecuted title now resides on home video with a 15 certificate… If you’re afraid of the Nasties, then this amateur-grade thrill-ride is a good place to start. It also serves as a camp(ing) companion to NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1980).

The slasher sub-genre as a whole was profoundly unpopular with the Director of Public Prosecutions back in the day, presumably on the basis of its potential to inspire copycat killings. DON’T GO IN THE WOODS suffered further guilt by association as it shared a popular title stem with several other banned films, including the truly shocking DON’T GO IN THE HOUSE (1980), DON’T GO NEAR THE PARK (1979), and DON’T LOOK IN THE BASEMENT (1973). It remains a fun regional horror film with a knowing sense of humour and a series of baffling musical stings.

“In terms of budget and technical competence, this film sits at the bottom of the nasties list. Director James Bryan appears not to have grasped even the rudimentary aspects of filmmaking.” (David Kerekes & David Slater, Cannibal Error)

DON’T GO IN THE WOODS was originally released in the UK on uncensored, pre-certificate videocassette by Video Releasing Organisation in 1982 before being effectively banned under Section 1 of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 during the Video Nasties furore. The film was passed fully uncut by the BBFC in 2007 and given a 15 certificate for home entertainment.

Polite warning: DON’T GO IN THE WOODS contains scenes of “strong bloody violence” (BBFC). We are showing DON’T GO IN THE WOODS fully uncensored from the best available digital source. DON’T GO IN THE WOODS will play without subtitles.

/// BAR TRASH is a celebration of cult and curious cinema, hosted by queer film fanatic, Token Homo. Films are served with themed drinks, introductions, intermissions, prize giveaways, and subtitles/captions where possible. Tickets from £3. Strictly adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for news and updates. ///

Bartrash

Heretic

Running time: 110 mins

Two young women of religion are drawn into a game of cat and mouse in the house of a strange man.

Nine Days (2020) + Q&A with Director Edson Oda - Beyond

Running time: 149 mins

This screening will be followed by a Zoom discussion with Writer-director Edson Oda.

A reclusive man interviews a group of human souls, all competing for the chance to be born. But as the souls become more inquisitive and the process more difficult, his own past starts to catch up with him.

Edson Oda’s debut feature won the Screenwriting prize at Sundance in 2020, before a limited theatrical release due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Drawing inspiration from Hirokazu Kore-eda and Terrence Malick in its exploration of existential themes, “Nine Days invites you to re-consider your entire world view” (Peter Debruge, Variety)

Screening as part of BEYOND: A film season exploring how the afterlife is portrayed in cinema. The afterlife is truly unknowable. There’s no one definitive answer to ‘this is what is is’ or ‘this is what is looks like’. BEYOND will examine how filmmakers and art departments go about visualising this unknowable idea, celebrating the creativity and craft required to bring the afterlife to life. Find out more about the season on Instagram at @beyond.filmseason

Curated by Archie Marshall. Presented in partnership with the National Film and Television School.

Q&A

Red One

Running time: 123 mins

After Santa Claus—Code Name: RED ONE-is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas

The Apprentice

Running time: 120 mins

Charts a young Donald Trump’s ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn.

The Room Next Door

Running time: 110 mins

Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

The Substance

Running time: 140 mins

Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You. Only better in every way. You should try this new product, The Substance. IT CHANGED MY LIFE.

Venom The Last Dance

Running time: 110 mins

Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel's greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.

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