Join us at New House Art Space for our 1-year anniversary and Halloween screening of legendary exploitation filmmaker, Stephanie Rothman’s erotic vampire thriller, The Velvet Vampire (1971).
“I’ve always wanted to make every kind of film I could, at least once.” — Stephanie Rothman
Directed by Roger Corman protegee Stephanie Rothman and laced with an addictive psych score, this endearing cult item remains best experienced on the big screen in all its gaudy, color-coded glory.
Dune buggies, rattlesnakes and hippies aren’t common staples of your average vampire movie, but then again, there’s never been anything like this outrageous desert paean to bloodsucking and partner-swapping. Michael Blodgett (BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS) is caught between his vanilla girlfriend Sherry Miles (THE TODD KILLINGS) and smokin’ exhibitionist/art gallery devotee Celeste Yarnal, but soon it looks like he might be out of the picture once the two ladies develop eyes for each other.
This is an 18+ film. Doors will be open from 6:30pm with an introduction and short film (TBD) starting from 7pm with the feature film aiming to start by 7:30 the latest. Feel free to stick around and chat after the film finishes and share your thoughts!!
Light refreshments will be available. Frida’s Coffee House will be open before the film to grab whatever drinks you want. Popcorn and sweets however will be available for free upon arrival!