If you’re an L.A. based genre fan then you’ve got a cool opportunity coming your way this Wednesday, July 12th at 8pm. The American Cinematheque will host a screening of EQUINOX at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood.
Here’s some insight into why you should care:
Teenagers in a duel with the devil! When four college kids discover an ancient, Necronomicon-like book, they unwittingly summon a legion of satanic creatures. Made for $6,500, this first feature by future Oscar-winning visual effects wizard Dennis Muren (STAR WARS, JURASSIC PARK) and 17-year old screenwriter/co-director Mark McGee was picked up for distribution by maverick producer Jack H. Harris (THE BLOB), who hired John Cassavetes’ film editor Jack Woods to shoot new scenes. The result is an eerie monster mash featuring stop-motion demons and atmospheric set pieces by Muren, animator David Allen, and matte painter Jim Danforth. Beware the bat-winged hell-god and giant blue ape!
The event is to celebrate the Criterion DVD release of the flick and a discussion with Dennis Muren, Mark McGee, Jack H. Harris, Jack Woods and original cast members, as well as a DVD signing, will follow the screening.
To get tickets and further information on the fun to be had, click here.
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