Sinema Sundays at Hot Wax: The Lost Boys (1987) and Near Dark (1987)
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This Sunday, July 26th, sink your teeth into some bloody fun summer vamp films and make sure to check your Chinese take-out for maggots- this is an edition of Sacrilegious Cinema: Menagerie of Madness you won’t want to miss. Travel back in time to 1987 and experience eternal youth through the eyes of these creatures of the night in a double feature fit with fangs. 🥡🥢
At 8PM, we take a trip to the quaint California beach town of Santa Carla, doubling as the ‘Murder Capital’ of the USA, with ceaseless missing person reports to rationalize its reputation. Teenage brothers Michael and Sam relocate with their recently divorced mother from Phoenix, encountering not only a pair of vampire slaying siblings stalking the comic book store, but also the titular Lost Boys- wreaking havoc upon the boardwalk and luring unsuspecting victims to their lair. Michael inadvertently becomes embroiled in the vampire gang after falling for an elusive girl by the name of Star. Tricked into drinking the blood of the other vamps, Michael begins his transformation into the undead, with Sam frantically trying his best to forge a solution for a cure.
THE LOST BOYS (1987) is a landmark in 80’s pop culture, pushing vampires into the mainstream consciousness in its success, all while uniting horror fans with those outside the genre, ultimately cementing it as a classic to be reckoned with. Joel Schumacher’s legendary flick blends a plethora of genres into one with this predominantly comedic (albeit tense) vampire tale, unanimously tapping into the tastebuds of cinephiles and casual viewers alike, curating a narrative unlike ever seen before and serving as a time capsule for the zeitgeist of the decade. 🏖️🎠🩸
Then, at 10PM, we’re taking a pilgrimage to the Oklahoma desert, where we cross paths with another vampire family of Western bandits and bloodsuckers, cruising the desolate highways in their sunlight proof RV near dark. Much like its counterpart, a cowboy called Caleb becomes enamored by a mysterious woman named Mae, leading to a bite bestowing him with the gift- or curse- of vampirism. Now Caleb must prove his worth to Mae’s bloodthirsty posse, otherwise risk death by their hands, further complicating his relationship with his biological family, thereby pressuring him to pick between the two tribes.
Kathryn Bigelow’s NEAR DARK (1987) cultivates a seamless hybrid of the beloved vampire genre with a Western flare, setting itself apart from peers with an unorthodox spin with an unlikely setting for the gothic trope. This is not the dreary Castles of Europe or gloomy New England with dapper Draculas, but rather a sunbaked sprawl occupied by rugged outlaws on the prowl for fresh blood. The score by Tangerine Dream permeates the desolate expanse of Greenberg’s feverish cinematography, evoking an atmosphere with an inexplicable yearning in its emptiness, detailing the isolation of the vampire’s never ending life cycle, spanning from the harshness of daylight to the safety of shadows. With a stellar cast, equipped with Lance Henriksen as the formidable leader of the crew in his quiet menace- to standout Bill Paxton as the prototypical, sadistic vampire Severen, dripping with deviance and defiance in his larger than life portrayal. Shrouded by the big names in its class, Near Dark remains a hidden gem amidst its contemporaries in its ambition and individuality- a must see for the avid genre fan.🏜️🌵🐪
Join me for a bite at Hotwax Coffee Shop in Ybor City. 🧛🏻♀️
FREE popcorn included with a
mandatory purchase- no cover charge with a 1 drink (or snack) minimum from the bar. Remember to try out the themed drinks for this week’s vampy double feature, including ‘The Santa Carla’ and the eponymous ‘Near Dark’.
(Movie nights offer psychological insight accompanied by behind the scenes information and observations by your horror hostess). 🍿🎞️🎥
At 8PM, we take a trip to the quaint California beach town of Santa Carla, doubling as the ‘Murder Capital’ of the USA, with ceaseless missing person reports to rationalize its reputation. Teenage brothers Michael and Sam relocate with their recently divorced mother from Phoenix, encountering not only a pair of vampire slaying siblings stalking the comic book store, but also the titular Lost Boys- wreaking havoc upon the boardwalk and luring unsuspecting victims to their lair. Michael inadvertently becomes embroiled in the vampire gang after falling for an elusive girl by the name of Star. Tricked into drinking the blood of the other vamps, Michael begins his transformation into the undead, with Sam frantically trying his best to forge a solution for a cure.
THE LOST BOYS (1987) is a landmark in 80’s pop culture, pushing vampires into the mainstream consciousness in its success, all while uniting horror fans with those outside the genre, ultimately cementing it as a classic to be reckoned with. Joel Schumacher’s legendary flick blends a plethora of genres into one with this predominantly comedic (albeit tense) vampire tale, unanimously tapping into the tastebuds of cinephiles and casual viewers alike, curating a narrative unlike ever seen before and serving as a time capsule for the zeitgeist of the decade. 🏖️🎠🩸
Then, at 10PM, we’re taking a pilgrimage to the Oklahoma desert, where we cross paths with another vampire family of Western bandits and bloodsuckers, cruising the desolate highways in their sunlight proof RV near dark. Much like its counterpart, a cowboy called Caleb becomes enamored by a mysterious woman named Mae, leading to a bite bestowing him with the gift- or curse- of vampirism. Now Caleb must prove his worth to Mae’s bloodthirsty posse, otherwise risk death by their hands, further complicating his relationship with his biological family, thereby pressuring him to pick between the two tribes.
Kathryn Bigelow’s NEAR DARK (1987) cultivates a seamless hybrid of the beloved vampire genre with a Western flare, setting itself apart from peers with an unorthodox spin with an unlikely setting for the gothic trope. This is not the dreary Castles of Europe or gloomy New England with dapper Draculas, but rather a sunbaked sprawl occupied by rugged outlaws on the prowl for fresh blood. The score by Tangerine Dream permeates the desolate expanse of Greenberg’s feverish cinematography, evoking an atmosphere with an inexplicable yearning in its emptiness, detailing the isolation of the vampire’s never ending life cycle, spanning from the harshness of daylight to the safety of shadows. With a stellar cast, equipped with Lance Henriksen as the formidable leader of the crew in his quiet menace- to standout Bill Paxton as the prototypical, sadistic vampire Severen, dripping with deviance and defiance in his larger than life portrayal. Shrouded by the big names in its class, Near Dark remains a hidden gem amidst its contemporaries in its ambition and individuality- a must see for the avid genre fan.🏜️🌵🐪
Join me for a bite at Hotwax Coffee Shop in Ybor City. 🧛🏻♀️
FREE popcorn included with a
mandatory purchase- no cover charge with a 1 drink (or snack) minimum from the bar. Remember to try out the themed drinks for this week’s vampy double feature, including ‘The Santa Carla’ and the eponymous ‘Near Dark’.
(Movie nights offer psychological insight accompanied by behind the scenes information and observations by your horror hostess). 🍿🎞️🎥
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