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 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 ~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.
JULY SCHEDULE
The Washington Psychotronic Film Society Presents:
A Psychotronic Phun Philled Pit Stop!
Tuesday,
July 7th,
8:00 PM
Taking Off
(1971) Directed by Milos Forman
Buck Henry goes on a soul-searching adventure to find his run-away daughter. Cameos by a young Carly Simon, Ike and Tina Turner, and Vincent Schiavelli.
Tuesday,
July 14th,
8:00 PM
The Big Bus
(1976) Directed by James Frawley
Stockard Channing stars in this spoof disaster film about an atomic-powered bus.
Tuesday,
July 21st,
8:00 PM
Treasure of the Amazon
(1985) Directed by Rene Cardona, Jr.
Stuart Whitman and Donald Pleasence star is this UN-PC flick about a washed-up, misogynistic, native hating, alcoholic,
whacked-out adventurer, who hacks, and kills his way along the Amazon looking for a lost treasure.
Tuesday,
July 28th,
8:00 PM
Hellhole
(1985) Directed by Pierre De Moro
A woman is placed in a mental institution that is possibly run by the same insane killer named Pinky that killed her mother.
Marjoe Gortner and Edy Williams are there so you know something even more evil and kinkier is going on. Mary Woronov is
there too and that's why it's called Hellhole, oh my.
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