Minicine lets you Culture Vultures know that there is less than a week to vote on their cult horror Mini-Bloodbath screening, ahead of the winning film playing at Glyde House next week.
On Wednesday 4th April, Minicine returns to Bradford, the world’s first UNESCO City of Film, for a screening which is far removed from our usual attempts to uncover emerging, little known talents from around the world. On the complete other end of the spectrum, this screening will be celebrating some of the most iconic eccentricities that cinema has to offer: the blood, the guts, the gore and the lovably cheesy one liners of the cult horror film.
Tickets are a mere £5 (£2.50 for Minicine members) and the venue has a fully licensed bar (see below), so It will be the most social of film experiences. Doors open at 6pm, way before the film starts at 7pm, so you can come down, grab some drinks and ensure you get a slice of Minicine’s trademark homemade cake.
As for the film, well that is partly up to you. We have selected four films that are all chocked full of ludicrous one liners and enough blood flowing between them to fill a swimming pool.
The four films are:
Child’s Play 2 (Written by Don Mancini and directed by John Lafia, 1990)
One sentance synopsis: Andy thought he’d put an end to Chucky, the doll possessed by the soul of a serial killer, but he’s back to once again try and shift his soul into the boy’s body.
Possibly the least blood-filled of the films, but Chucky does have some killer lines. This film was just on the precipice of the series, between being genuinely creepy, yet still fun and before Chucky became quite so daft.
Friday 13th part VIII: Jason takes Manhattan (Written and directed by Rob Hedden, 1989)
One sentance synopsis (although pretty sure the title takes care of this): Hockey mask wearing Jason Voorhees is once again resurrected from the depths, this time making it on board a boat bound for the Big Apple.
Pretty much the least financially and critically successful film in the series, yet this bears no influence on our appreciation of the comedy-kills though.
Evil Dead 2 (Written by Scott Spiegel & Sam Raimi and directed by Sam Raimi, 1987)
One sentance synopsis: Ash and his girlfriend Linda are on a ‘romantic’ cabin getaway when they find the recordings of Professor Raymond Knowby’s translations of the Book of the Dead, which when played, awakens ancitent evils.
Possibly the most iconic and well known on this list, the momorable lines and scenes in this film are undeniable.
Puppet Master (Written by Charles Band, Kenneth J Hall and David Schmoeller, directed by David Schmoeller, 1989)
One sentance synopsis: Five killer-puppets protect the secrets of their master from some – very eighties – investigating psychics.
Perhaps – but hopefully not – the least recognisable on the list. Being the only non-sequel here shows how this distinctive series got off to such a memorable start.
Get voting
Get voting right now by clicking here – Voting closes midnight on Sunday 1st April.
Anybody can vote, but if you pre-purchase your ticket, you won’t only be ensuring that you get a spot, but it gives you that extra voting power as your vote will count for 10! Simply click here to go to Minicin’e secure online box office.
For the most up to date info, or to register your interest in attending, get yourself over to the Facebook event page.
The Venue: Glyde House
Glyde House is a wonderful grade 2 listed building right in the heart of Bradford city centre, just over the road from the National Media Museum, so easily accessible – even for Minicine’s Leeds based regulars. Check out their website for full details and directions.