Porlock Press film club proudly presents a special 20th anniversary screening of Richard Linklater’s A Scanner Darkly.

In a near-future America, the war on drugs is lost and whole communities have been left ravaged by the effects of a highly addictive hallucinogenic compound called Substance D.

Narcotics agent Fred, posing undercover as a junkie named Bob Arctor, tries to infiltrate the supply chain of a local dealer network with the aim of making a major bust.

After Fred is bizarrely assigned to monitor his own alias, along with fellow addicts Luckman and Barris, the boundary between his two identities fractures and he begins to lose himself down a rabbit-hole of paranoia, deception, addiction and madness.

Based on the hit Sci-Fi novel by Philip K Dick, A Scanner Darkly uses rotoscope animation techniques (digital tracing over the top of live action footage) to perfectly capture the book’s uncanny, dystopian view of a damaged society.

 

Featuring an all-star cast including Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr, Winona Ryder and Woody Harrelson, this is a future classic that demands to be seen on the big screen!

Please note, there will not be any trailers running before the film and it will begin after a brief introduction.

An energetic student, Samkutty, revives a banned college festival-unleashing a rivalry that turns celebration into chaos.

Bluey at the Cinema: Playdates with Friends Collection is an hour of fun that features eight episodes from across the TV show’s three series, all celebrating play and imagination with friends and family! The compilation showcases some of Bluey's favourite games like Shadowlands and Octopus, and highlights special friendship moments in episodes such as Circus and Slide - all packed with lots of joy and laughter.

This heartfelt animated film follows Charlie the Wonderdog (Owen Wilson), a beloved family dog; after discovering his superpowers, he sets out to fulfill his destiny and protect the people he loves--only to learn that real heroism comes from courage, kindness, and believing in yourself.

In tribute to the photographic and pictorial art of COIL’s founding members Peter Christopherson (1955–2010) and John Balance (1962–2004), Timeless Editions have restored the duo’s filmed archives to reveal a first-rate cinematic body of work. Incorporating medical art, homoerotic performances and body horror, these short 8mm and 16mm films are rooted in the aesthetic of England’s industrial scene of the post-punk era. At the intersections of Eros and Thanatos, these images assembled into a raw, hallucinatory and immersive film evoke Georges Bataille, J.G. Ballard, Jean Genet, Derek Jarman and the Viennese Actionists. Accompanied by previously unreleased COIL compositions, A Way to Die is a unique document: sensual, disturbing, and profoundly haunted.

Directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill at War) and produced by Dominic Freeman (Spirits in the Forest – A Depeche Mode Film), this feature‑length documentary charts Iron Maiden’s remarkable five‑decade journey.

Alongside the band, the documentary features on‑camera reflections from prominent admirers including Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D, each speaking to Iron Maiden’s influence on music, culture and generations of fans worldwide.

Formed in East London in 1975, Iron Maiden have grown into one of the world’s most influential and enduring rock bands. Across 50 years they have released 17 studio albums, sold over 100 million records, and performed almost 2,500 concerts across 64 countries.

The documentary arrives as the band continues its two year Run For Your Lives world tour, which included a triumphant homecoming performance at London Stadium a short distance from where it all began five decades ago.

Includes in person Q&A with director Sharon Sheehan.

The film reveals the life, plight and loves of Mary Anning, 1800s preeminent Dorset fossil hunter – navigating her career and research in a patriarchal society at a time when women’s research was largely unrecognised or plagiarised. Predominantly unknown despite her spectacular Jurassic discoveries, including Icthyiousauri, a Pterodactyl and Plesiosaurus, and notwithstanding the fact that Darwins’ ‘On the Origin of  Species, was highly influenced by her finds and research. She is at last becoming the most celebrated paleontologist of all time!

The Q & A will cover any audience questions and detail the inspiration and research for writing Mary Annings' story. It will also delve into womens rights of the 1800s, compared to the present day and will cover the casting of actors and film making techniques, locations, sets, props, plus film distribution. A how to - on writing, directing and producing a feature film.

MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson's life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction... but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

Shrek, an ogre, embarks on a journey with a donkey to rescue Princess Fiona from a vile lord and regain his swamp.

Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amid declining print media, while Miranda nears retirement.

In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach embark on an adventure across the galaxy.

The macho students of an elite US Flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete to be best in the class, and one romances the teacher.

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”

Boo The Bad Guy presents a huge BAD MOVIE NIGHT with potentially the BEST WORST MOVIE of all time... Troll 2 (1990)

Expect an interactive screening with a fancy dress competition plus lots of fun and games. Before the film you'll be treated to an exclusive viewing of the two Zoom calls that Will (aka Boo The Bad Guy) had with the stars - George Hardy (Michael Waits) and Darren Ewing (Arnold - the "Oh my gooooddddd" guy!)

Troll 2 (1990) is famously terrible - but that’s exactly why it’s so beloved as a “so bad it’s good” cult classic. The movie’s baffling plot about a family vacationing in a town overrun by vegetarian goblins who want to turn them into plants is riddled with awkward dialogue, strange acting, and nonsensical scenes that defy logic at every turn. The production’s evident language barriers and low budget add to the charm of its unintentional hilarity. What truly makes Troll 2 unforgettable is its earnestness despite all its flaws. From the unintentionally hilarious performances to infamous lines that fans endlessly quote, the movie captivates viewers with its sheer absurdity. It’s a cinematic train wreck you can’t look away from—equal parts baffling, creepy, and surprisingly endearing. If you love movies that are wildly entertaining because they’re so bafflingly bad, Troll 2 is a must-watch. It’s earned its place as one of the most popular “worst movies ever made” and continues to attract fans who adore it for its curious blend of horror, kitsch, and comedy gone wonderfully wrong. - Rotten Tomatoes