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35th Anniversary screening of Gothic
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SPECIAL EVENT
STEPHEN VOLK Q&A
We are delighted to welcome Stephen Volk to Paracinema!
Stephen will be talking about his long career in horror from films like Gothic and The Awakening, to television shows that have terrified a nation like Afterlife and the legendary Ghostwatch. We’ll also be touching upon his stellar novels and novellas like Studio Of Screams (2020) and Under A Raven’s Wing (2021) and having a 35th Anniversary screening of the Ken Russell directed Gothic.
Join us for a Q&A with Stephen followed by a 35th Anniversary screening of Gothic on Friday 24th September.
Video Nasties Discussion Panel
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VIDEO NASTIES!
DISCUSSION PANEL
We’re taking a look at the Video Nasty era this Paracinema and the only way to do that effectively is through a panel discussion!
We’re welcoming filmmaker Jake West and Producer Marc Morris (Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship and Videotapes), David Hyman from the BBFC and John Martin (author of the VN book Seduction Of The Gullible) to get down to finer details over the whole period.
Book Tickets NowThe Emmanuelle Effect
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THE EMMANUELLE EFFECT
The very first feature-length discussion and breakdown of the entire “Emmanuelle” phenomenon – the atmosphere in Europe that led to the production of the original and its subsequent impact across the continent and indeed the world.
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UK SHORTS PROGRAMME
Paracinema rounds up this unruly bunch of UK Shorts and unleashes them upon unsuspecting cinemagoers!
Shorts Line-up:
Peter The Penguin
Viola
The Thinning Veil
Let Me Go
Lepidopterist
Hold
Out At Night
Featuring a post screening Q&A with filmmakers
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