Japan/1977—directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi (88 min.)

Like a Japanese Evil Dead on acid – think Scooby Doo by way of Dario Argento - this surreal, kaleidoscopic trip of a Halloween film features psychedelic visuals, a murderous lampshade, and one truly demonic cat. Seven girls are summoned to an old woman’s possessed mansion where, one by one, each is dealt with by the house in a series of eye-poppingly gruesome and grossly imaginative set pieces. Alternately satirical and disturbing, this crazed, demented, legendary movie takes horror-comedy to a new level, and takes on new – and different – life with each repeated viewing. Prepare to be disoriented by this one-of-a-kind fright fest since House was born to play at midnight – but we’re springing it on you early! In Japanese with English subtitles.