Cemetery Film Screenings - Night of the Hunter - September 3rd

[Not Afraid]

The Good News: They've extended the season thru September.

The Bad News: They're not showing All About Eve this Saturday, but I've heard this film is fantastic.

I'm not positive Chris and I are going yet. We'll post when we know.


NIGHT OF THE HUNTER



Directed by Charles Laughton
Starring Robert Mitchum
Saturday, Sept. 3rd
NEW TIME!!!
Gates at 7:00 pm
Film at 8:30 pm
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Boulevard at Gower
No reservation necessary.
$10 donationTickets available at gate.

We are happy to announce that we will be extending our season through September!

As a courtesy to other movie-goers: NO TALL CHAIRS!!

Actor Charles Laughton’s one and only film as a director is one of Hollywood’s most unusual masterpieces. Filled with hallucinatory imagery and gorgeous chiaroscuro, Night of the Hunter is one of the most haunting thrillers of all time. A crooked psychopath disguised as a preacher (Robert Mitchum) goes on the trail of hidden heist money, the secret of which is held by two children. When the children go on the run, the preacher stalks them across the rural countryside of the depression-era American Midwest. Mitchum’s character is undoubtedly one of the most sinister and twisted in all of classic cinema, and the best of his many roles. Maniacal tent revivalism and the quiet beauty of riverside communities are depicted with equal mastery in this rare cinematic gem.

DJ Jun spin before and after the screening
Pre show imagery provided by Filmartgallery.com

[lizziebith]

Oh my God! This is one of my all-time favorite films...the cinematography alone is so worth it. It's like being on drugs, without the expense or morning-after! :eek:

Of course, I've got concert tickets that night...but anyone who has not seen this movie MUST GO!

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Me, too, Lizzie! Me, too!!!! Such a good movie. Oh, Lord.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Dang, we'll be at one of two BBQs this weekend. But hooray for the September extension!

[mousepod]

If there is any way you can - GO SEE THIS MOVIE!

What's it to be, Lord, another widow? Has it been six? Twelve? ... I disremember.
You say the word, and I'm on my way.
You always send me money to go forth and preach your Word. A widow with a little wad of bills hidden away in the sugar-bowl.
I am tired. Sometimes I wonder if you really understand.
Not that you mind the killin's...
Yore Book is full of killin's.
But there are things you do hate, Lord: perfume-smellin' things -- lacy things -- things with curly hair --

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

If there is any way you can - GO SEE THIS MOVIE!

My first Mitchum was Cape Fear. Man, he could be scarier. He was so much more menacing - in his quiet way - than DeNiro was in the remake. And, man, Night of the Hunter. LOVE. HATE. Man, he was goooood. The script was....ah....so perfect.

[Snowflake]

Oh let me add my KUDOS for Night of Hunter. Mitchum is scary as hell in this movie! Robbed of an Oscar (though nominated if my memory is correct). This film is also the only film directed by Charles Laughton (a genius of an actor) and the cinematography of this film is stunning, deep focus b/w and beautifully composed. Cast with many great character actors (inlcuding the always wonderful James Gleason), this film is in my top 20. :snap:

My only complaint is, I can't be there to see it too!

Snow

[Not Afraid]

It's seeing the film or seeing The Knitters. Hard choice.

[Not Afraid]

Well, it's not such a hard choice when Monday is a holiday and Sunday is available to see The Knitters. Night of the Hunter is MINE! (To share with 95,000 undead and another 1000 or so living.)

[Snowflake]

Well, it's not such a hard choice when Monday is a holiday and Sunday is available to see The Knitters. Night of the Hunter is MINE! (To share with 95,000 undead and another 1000 or so living.)

:cheers: Good choice! Enjoy!

Snow

[lizziebith]

What did you think of "Night of the Hunter" (addressed to the virgins...)?

[€uroMeinke]

What did you think of "Night of the Hunter" (addressed to the virgins...)?

OMG - what a movie, where to begin what to say - David Lynch 1955?, LOVE - HATE, woodland creatures watching on, stunning visuals of an underwater corpse, beat you over the head metaphores and visuals, some of the best lines ever, thinking about canning, Parkerville and Cincinati the sodoms of the Ohio...

I don't think I can talk about this film in a linear fashion - great for a cemetary viewing...

[Snowflake]

OMG - what a movie, where to begin what to say - David Lynch 1955?, LOVE - HATE, woodland creatures watching on, stunning visuals of an underwater corpse, beat you over the head metaphores and visuals, some of the best lines ever, thinking about canning, Parkerville and Cincinati the sodoms of the Ohio...

I don't think I can talk about this film in a linear fashion - great for a cemetary viewing...

Oh, much better than David Lynch! I wanted to mention the underwater corpse, but decided not to ruin the scene for you. Shot with such care, it's a lovely and horrifying moment!

Makes me pleased to hear how you enjoyed it. I agree, wonderful for cemetary viewing, even better on your own couch, at midnight, in the dark!

:cheers:

snow

[Not Afraid]

WOW! What can I even say about this film. I love it! I wish I had the ability to write down all of the incredible lines and momorize them for future use (not that anyone would "get" what I'm saying). The corpse scene was amazing and beautiful. Robert Mitchum is so terrifying - and we had to go searching to see if we could determine why the love/hate tatoos appear in three films (one a remake). We never found the answer.

The acting by the children (they will abide) was so great! Apparently, Laughton hated children and Mitchum directed them in their scenes.

One line made la laugh out loud alone. During the trip down the river as the camera focussed on various wildlife, there was a shot of a turtle on a rock. The boy said "They make soup outta those". It just killed me - and it was the only animal that was commented on, I believe. Why? Were we being told they were hungry? I don't know, but it was a great line.

There's a TON of unique or interesting words and phrases used throughout the film. I've already used "betwixed". ;)

ISM said, after the film, I this would be the perfect movie to run across on TV when you're stoned. I agree.