FANS of horror films should make sure they are in Clungunford on the evening of February 13.
The enterprising Flicks in the Sticks is bringing two of the creepiest movies ever made to the Village Hall. As anyone fortunate enough to have seen the new digital print of Nosferatu at Birmingham's Symphony Hall in September will know, this German telling of the Dracula story can still chill the spine.
Film techniques have advanced in the 82 years since this black and white, silent masterpiece was made but many of the images have gone into cinema history. Max Schreck in the title role makes other screen vampires seem positively cuddly.
Nosferatu shows at 7.30pm and is followed at 9.15pm by something completely different but no less horrifying.
The Wicker Man has had a shadowy existence since it was made in 1973. Edward Woodward was probably never better as the Christian policeman who investigates the disappearance of a young girl on a pagan Scottish island. The movie ran into controversy but quickly acquired cult status. The closing scenes, in particular, are truly unnerving.
Flicks in the Sticks brings a great mix of classics and newer films to south Shropshire in 2004.
Three of last year's favourites, Calendar Girls, Chicago and the powerful Rabbit-Proof Fence, can be seen again. The hilarious My Big Fat Greek Wedding is also in the listings, along with Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings 2.
For anyone who wants a reminder of how the Shropshire landscape looked in 1949, do not miss Gone to Earth, starring the wonderful Jennifer Jones, at Hope Bowdler, early in January.
For full details of the programme to the end of April, ring 01588 620883.
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