HOMICIDAL (1961)

• Director: William Castle
• Featured gimmick: Fright Break!
• Cast: Glenn Corbett, Patricia Breslin, Eugenie Leontovich 
• Film: 88mins | USA | Subtitles

I SAW WHAT YOU DID (1965) / USA / 82mins)

• Director: William Castle
• Featured gimmick: Shock Section!
• Cast: Joan Crawford, John Ireland, Leif Erickson 
• Film: 82mins | USA | Subtitles
• Event: 19:30 – 23:15 [18+] Please note the earlier start time for this event!
• There will be one intermission between the two films.

Cult film night BAR TRASH continues our 13th sensational season — SCREAM FOR YOUR LIVES! — with a very special presentation of two queer-tinged horror films by the ‘King Of Gimmicks’, William Castle. We present both films with their original theatrical gimmicks: HOMICIDAL (1961) features a special ‘Fright Break’ and I SAW WHAT YOU DID (1965) includes a special ‘Shock Section’!

HOMICIDAL (1961) with Fright Break!

THE STORY OF A PSYCHOTIC KILLER!

William Castle’s personal PSYCHO clone, HOMICIDAL is one of the maestro’s twistiest films and deeply indebted to his other horror inspo, Henri-Georges Clouzot’s sublime LES DIABOLIQUES (1955). The story follows a mysterious young woman in a small California town whose presence unearths secrets concerning a prominent local family. For this rare presentation, Token Homo will recreate the film’s original theatrical gimmick: a special ‘Fright Break’ with posters warning patrons that “All those too timid to take the climax will be welcomed to a COWARD’S CORNER!” (no refunds for missing the ending!).

I SAW WHAT YOU DID (1965) with Shock Section!

YOU MAY BE THE TARGET OF THE NEXT ‘CRANK’ CALL…

Three young girls make ‘crank’ calls, randomly dialling numbers from the phone book and whispering “I saw what you did… I know who you are” down the line. They put themselves in danger when they pick the wrong name and number, coincidentally calling a man just after he has murdered his wife. Believing he has been found out, the man tries to track down the callers to silence them. I SAW WHAT YOU DID brings Joan Crawford back to BAR TRASH in a supporting role and was originally released with a special ‘Shock Section’ to prevent timid audience members from being scared out of their seats (a DEEPLY SILLY gimmick we will recreate tonight!).

Polite notice: We are showing HOMICIDAL and I SAW WHAT YOU DID with subtitles from the best available digital sources. There will be one intermission between the two films. I SAW WHAT YOU DID: William Castle warns you (from beyond the grave!): “This is a motion picture about Uxoricide!”. The management accepts no liability for any enduring nightmares resulting from this unique double feature presentation.

/// BAR TRASH is a celebration of cult and curious cinema, hosted by queer film fanatic Token Homo and friends. Films are served with introductions, intermissions, prize giveaways, and subtitles / captions where possible. Tickets from £3.50 + fees. Adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for updates. ///