Washington Psychotronic Film Society

Movies of Peculiar Interest

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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:

McFadden's
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

(Just off Washington Circle, two blocks from Foggy Bottom Metro Station)

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 begins at 8:00 PM and 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 ($5) to help cover our expenses is suggested. All screenings are open to ages 21+ with ID.
Please note: For the first time in 20 years, the WPFS is raising its suggested donation from $2 to $5. If you can't afford that, you are still welcome and we'll take whatever you can spare!
The WPFS is a non-profit org. and is now in its 22nd year. Founded in 1989 by Melanie Scott.

MAY SCHEDULE
The Washington Psychotronic Film Society Presents:

Monday,
May 7,
8:00 PM Return of the Demon

(1987) Directed by Wong Ying
You can't keep a bad man down. Strange Hong Kong flick where more crazy humans mess with a demon and get dogged for their efforts. Treasure hunters unleash a nasty spirit who would kill to live again. Splattered eggs, possession-by-dog, crazy chop-socky, and crazier Engrish subtitles ensue. From this film you'll find that when the going gets tough and there's no bottled water to drink...a flask full of urine does just the trick.

Monday,
May 14,
8:00 PM Fade to Black

(1980) Directed by Vernon Zimmerman
He isn’t dying for a good film. He’s killing! When “Marilyn Monroe” stands him up, a film-obsessed geek turns serial killer, dressed as Dracula, the Mummy, Norman Bates and more!

Monday,
May 21,
8:00 PM Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare

(1968) Directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda
Nightmare fuel for the kid in you! Spook Warfare is the second in a series of three films about a group of freaky Japanese monsters, including a sort-of-turtle, a living umbrella, and a snake-necked woman, trying to rid the country of a bloody-thirsty, foreign devil. If not for all the blood, it would make a nice family film.

Monday,
May 28,
8:00 PM Bone (a.k.a. Housewife / Dial Rat for Terr or / Beverly Hills Nightmare)

(1972) Directed by Larry Cohen
Husbands, lock up your wives! A home invader finds that appearances aren’t at all what they seem in this satirical black comedy by B-movie auteur Larry Cohen.

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MAY SCHEDULE The Washington Psychotronic Film Society Presents:
Monday, May 7, 8:00 PM	Return of the Demon (1987) Directed by Wong Ying You can't keep a bad man down. Strange Hong Kong flick where more crazy humans mess with a demon and get dogged for their efforts. Treasure hunters unleash a nasty spirit who would kill to live again. Splattered eggs, possession-by-dog, crazy chop-socky, and crazier Engrish subtitles ensue. From this film you'll find that when the going gets tough and there's no bottled water to drink...a flask full of urine does just the trick.
Monday, May 14, 8:00 PM	Fade to Black (1980) Directed by Vernon Zimmerman He isn’t dying for a good film. He’s killing! When “Marilyn Monroe” stands him up, a film-obsessed geek turns serial killer, dressed as Dracula, the Mummy, Norman Bates and more!
Monday, May 21, 8:00 PM	Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare (1968) Directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda Nightmare fuel for the kid in you! Spook Warfare is the second in a series of three films about a group of freaky Japanese monsters, including a sort-of-turtle, a living umbrella, and a snake-necked woman, trying to rid the country of a bloody-thirsty, foreign devil. If not for all the blood, it would make a nice family film.
Monday, May 28, 8:00 PM	Bone (a.k.a. Housewife / Dial Rat for Terr or / Beverly Hills Nightmare) (1972) Directed by Larry Cohen Husbands, lock up your wives! A home invader finds that appearances aren’t at all what they seem in this satirical black comedy by B-movie auteur Larry Cohen.