The Washington Psychotronic Film Society is dedicated to the the appreciation and defense of: Independent, cutting-edge, student, experimental, anime, off-beat, underground, obscure, super-8, low-budget, classic, forgotten, must-see, and just about anything on film.
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Greetings to all Psychotronic fans of the world. We are the Washington Psychotronic Film Society.
A group of film lovers who meet on a regular basis, screening some of the most Psychotronic films
in the world. The term Psychotronic was coined by the author of the Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film,
Michael Weldon. He got it from the movie, "The Psychotronic Man." As in the term, alternative music,
Psychotronic falls into that catogory. Meaning just about everything except the Norm. Got that... good.
Now more about us. We're a bunch of people who love films. We come from all walks of life. Our members
and mailing list consists of regular Janes and Joes, Lawyers, computer geeks, film enthusiasts/geeks,
govt. workers, one millionaire, and the curious minded. What we're really all about is like..I know what....
try to imagine that you're watching a great film or a film that you've just got to tell someone about,
and you want to call a friend over to watch it with you. That's us, but on a larger scale. We call up
all our friends. Thanks to the Motion Picture Board of America, we were able to purchase an umbrella
license from them in order to show films in theaters and clubs in the D.C. area. Our membership is free
and we will never sell your name to another party. We just need donations to help pay for our license.
If you'd like to help out, send your name, address, phone number (optional) and a donation of $5 or more
if you'd like. No salesperson will call.
The WPFS was founded in 1989 by Melanie Scott. For our first 12 years, our base was in the mid-town D.C. area,
but now we screen at The Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse in Arlington, Virginia. So look around and come visit us for all your Psychotronic needs.
~Carl Cephas, prez of WPFS |
Each show is hosted by The Incorrigible Dr. Schlock. Arrive early for some rare eye-candy and groovy tunes. Stay late for some cheap prizes.
As usual, all screenings are free, but a donation ($2.00) is suggested.
The WPFS is a non-profit org. and is now in its 20th year. Founded in 1989 by Melanie Scott.
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
The Washington Psychotronic Film Society Presents:
The It Came from Inner Space to Attack the Internet Overlords from Beyond the Grave Show
Wednesday,
October
1st
The Dress
(1984) Directed by Eva Sereny
The Dress is a somewhat comedy-fantasy-horror mixture. The story follows the dress thru its various owners. From a distance,
one would say that this dress is haunted or that the wearer of the dress has bad luck. Whatever may be the case, The Dress is
a fantastic funky film. A fine film for anyone with a dress fetish.
Wednesday,
October
8th
Eyes of Fire
(1983) Directed by Avery Crounse
The Eyes of Fire is a folk-horror tale about an adulterous couple who are banished from their tribe in the woods. Plain banishment
isn't their only punishment as they and their friends are chased through the woods by terrifying creatures. Strange horrible sounds
and unspeakable evil await them at every turn. Horrible mystical beings torment them day and night. They must have really pissed off
their local shaman.
Wednesday,
October
15th
Miami Horror
(1985) Directed by Alberto De Martino
Despite the fact that we define our lives with logic, Miami Horror just chucks that sweet thang out the door. Mad scientists
try to get some captured space aliens to do some bad thangs for them. The space aliens reply, "Feh!". Mr. Logic says, "Don't
get a brain freeze."..cause the film takes place in Florida and the scientists are German and the others are Italian. Huh! Throw
in a bad-ass investigator, a telepathic female who can make contact with the aliens, and you got yourselves one sweet ride.
Wednesday,
October
24th
Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things
(1971) Directed by Thomas Casey
Oh...friggin...boy! Two men are on the run after a jewel heist. One of them dresses up as a woman and pretends to be the
aunt of the other male. She's not a nice aunty because she slices and dices up any sweet young thang that has the hots
for her partner. The other guys just likes to party and do drugs with hippy chicks so it all works out ever so nice.
Wednesday,
October
29th
The Incredible Psychotronic Scopiotone Psychedelic Horror Show
Bang! Kapow! Kazooey! Yay! The WPFS is officially 20 years old and we are celebrating with some of our favorite clips.
There will be a jive-ass nurse in attendance for any one of the faint of heart because we'll be bringing out some heavy Sh*t.
For all of your Psychotronic movie needs,
please check out their web site
for a huge selection of rare movies on videotape, cult movie DVD's, hard-to-find movie
soundtracks on CD and LP, original exploitation movie posters, stills and
lobby-cards, books, mags, toys & crap!!
WPFS Exposed!
Our fearless leader, Carl, was interviewed on the Metro Connection program on DC's WAMU radio (88.5 FM) in August, 2003.
Listen to the interview! (WAMU Web Site, Real Player required)
202-736-1732