A late night double bill of homages to some of the greatest Giallo films ever made, be sure to expect nasty scenes of gore, killer set pieces and, of course, a questionable English dub. Our double bill starts with The Old Man in the Rocking Chair, a short film that features perfect use of the Tenebrae theme song, phenomenal practical effects and an unforgettable ending, and this will be followed by the feature length Manhattan Zodiac ’77, a supposed 'lost' film from the 42nd Street grindhouse theatre days, but in reality, a homage and love letter to Euro horror/giallo/slasher films of the 1970's and early 80's, shot on Kodak Super 8 film stock and dubbed into English.
The Old Man In The Rocking Chair
Exclusive Manchester Screening
Written and Directed by Eric Yoder
United States, 2022, 20 minutes
A young abusive house keeper and an elderly man in a rocking chair become involved in a series of mysterious murderous in an isolated mansion.
Manhattan Zodiac ‘77
UK Premiere
Written and Directed by Hedwig Schreck
Starring Jürgen Raffner, Henri Stuart, Anja Belle, Greta Krauss
Australia, 2023, 56 minutes
A weary, alcoholic New York police detective hunts a sex-obsessed psycho who is responsible for a series of gruesome murders in and around Times Square. Two young women sharing a nearby rundown hotel room, become his next intended victims.