Washington Psychotronic Film Society

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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.

The WPFS screens at:

The Passenger
1021 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC

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 DC 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. Our address is:

The Washington Psychotronic Film Society
3060 16th St. NW, #713
Washington, DC 20009

The WPFS was founded in 1989 by Melanie Scott. For our first 12 years, our base was in the mid-town DC area, and then we were in Virginia at The Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse, but now we're back in DC, baby! So look around and come visit us for all your Psychotronic needs.

~Carl Cephas, prez of WPFS

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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.

AUGUST SCHEDULE
The Washington Psychotronic Film Society Presents:
A month long celebration of music, song and dance!

Tuesday,
August
3rd Gonks Go Beat

(1965) Directed by Robert Hartford-Davis
A kooky British sci-fi musical fantasy about an alien involved in a feud between two music groups that don't get along. One group likes to sing sad slow songs and the other wants to rock and beat-off. Oh yeah...the fate of the world depends on them getting their acts together. It’s an out-of-this-world musical a-go-go! Dig the crazy nine-drummer jam featuring Ginger Baker. Rock out to the Nashville Teens. Freak out with Lulu, Graham Bond, and some other Ca-raazy Kats! You’ll howl at all the rest.

Tuesday,
August
10th Beyond the Doors (a.k.a. Down on Us)

(1984) Directed by Larry Buchanan
Beyond the Doors is a strange little conspiracy film. What if there was a plot to kill 60’s music idols. What if the C.I.A. was involved with the deaths of Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, and Janis Joplin? What if you knew and no one believed you or cared? What if the actors and singers got on your nerves and you wanted to kill them? Why are you still reading this?

Tuesday,
August
17th Hard Rock Zombies

(1985) Directed by Krishna Shah
Hard Rock Zombies is Comedy/Musical/Horror so you know it’s going to be funky. The tour for a bunch of rock musicians gets interrupted when they are massacred and then brought back to life as zombies. This doesn’t stop them from rocking out. This won’t stop you from thinking..."Hey, this seems like a music video more than a movie!?"

Tuesday,
August
24th Terror on Tour

(1980) Directed by Don Edmonds
Terror on Tour is a modern day clichéd fable. It shows young women that if they hang around rock musicians that wear clown make-up, some funny stuff will happen to them. The band is called the Clowns and while they rock and roll, some insane person is killing off the ladies. No one really notices because this Kiss wanna be band is too busy rocking and the killer is busy knocking their groupies off.

Tuesday,
August
31st Stomp! Shout! Scream!

(2005) Directed by Jay Edwards
Stomp! Shout! Scream! Is a nice throwback to the Beach Party Movies and the Monster on the Beach films of the 60’s. It’s the story of an all-girl band called the Violas. Their car breaks down in some Southern beach town on the way to a gig. If things couldn’t get any worse, there’s a monster lurking around, a skunk ape. While the skunk ape goes on killing spree, the girls rock the town out with their groovy tunes. This film was directed and written by Jay Edwards of Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

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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)

Contact the WPFS:

202-736-1732

Site maintained by Todd!

AUGUST SCHEDULE The Washington Psychotronic Film Society Presents: A month long celebration of music, song and dance!
Tuesday, August 3rd	Gonks Go Beat (1965) Directed by Robert Hartford-Davis A kooky British sci-fi musical fantasy about an alien involved in a feud between two music groups that don't get along. One group likes to sing sad slow songs and the other wants to rock and beat-off. Oh yeah...the fate of the world depends on them getting their acts together. It’s an out-of-this-world musical a-go-go! Dig the crazy nine-drummer jam featuring Ginger Baker. Rock out to the Nashville Teens. Freak out with Lulu, Graham Bond, and some other Ca-raazy Kats! You’ll howl at all the rest.
Tuesday, August 10th	Beyond the Doors (a.k.a. Down on Us) (1984) Directed by Larry Buchanan Beyond the Doors is a strange little conspiracy film. What if there was a plot to kill 60’s music idols. What if the C.I.A. was involved with the deaths of Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, and Janis Joplin? What if you knew and no one believed you or cared? What if the actors and singers got on your nerves and you wanted to kill them? Why are you still reading this?
Tuesday, August 17th	Hard Rock Zombies (1985) Directed by Krishna Shah Hard Rock Zombies is Comedy/Musical/Horror so you know it’s going to be funky. The tour for a bunch of rock musicians gets interrupted when they are massacred and then brought back to life as zombies. This doesn’t stop them from rocking out. This won’t stop you from thinking..."Hey, this seems like a music video more than a movie!?"
Tuesday, August 24th	Terror on Tour (1980) Directed by Don Edmonds Terror on Tour is a modern day clichéd fable. It shows young women that if they hang around rock musicians that wear clown make-up, some funny stuff will happen to them. The band is called the Clowns and while they rock and roll, some insane person is killing off the ladies. No one really notices because this Kiss wanna be band is too busy rocking and the killer is busy knocking their groupies off.
Tuesday, August 31st	Stomp! Shout! Scream! (2005) Directed by Jay Edwards Stomp! Shout! Scream! Is a nice throwback to the Beach Party Movies and the Monster on the Beach films of the 60’s. It’s the story of an all-girl band called the Violas. Their car breaks down in some Southern beach town on the way to a gig. If things couldn’t get any worse, there’s a monster lurking around, a skunk ape. While the skunk ape goes on killing spree, the girls rock the town out with their groovy tunes. This film was directed and written by Jay Edwards of Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force.