Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Sacrilegious Cinema: Menagerie of Madness presents a devilish duo bore from the bowels of 1970s Satanic Panic with an exercise in religious horror, showcasing two pivotal films of the decade, paving way for the flourishing subgenre of demonic delights.
At 8PM, step into Georgetown into the world of single mother Chris MacNeil in a dire attempt to remedy her daughter’s increasingly strange and aggressive behavior, exhausting the assistance of every expert until seemingly her last hope lies in an exorcism- pouring her faith into two catholic priests to rescue Regan.
William Friedkin’s THE EXORCIST (1973) explores the battle between good and evil, science versus superstition, all while testing the limits of faith with pangs of residual guilt, positing redemption, sacrifice wrapped in a twisted coming of age in its sinister implications amidst blasphemous iconography.
Based on the novel by William Peter Beatty and furnished by a chilling score and standout performances by the likes of Linda Blair and Jason Miller, The Exorcist emerges as among the most influential and significant films in cinematic history, propelling horror to the forefront and elevating its overall reputation as a force to be reckoned with, receiving prolific accolades in its wake.
Then, at 10:30PM, travel to England to meet the Thorn family and come face to face with the Antichrist in the shape of a boy after an adoption gone wrong comes to fruition, catapulting a string of misfortunes to ensue.
THE OMEN (1976) erects a landmark feature in the alcove of horror, following in the footsteps of its predecessor, The Exorcist, in ushering in a plethora of inspired efforts within the realm of demonic infestations. Analyzing domestic deceit and the dysfunctions equipped with the nuclear family, The Omen examines the patriarchy and its grip on society, particularly the ecosystem of a household, subverting the parental instinct to protect their offspring in favor of an evil seed- in addition to exposing blind faith implanted in secular psychosis against an apocalyptic backdrop. Directed by Richard Donner with an Academy Award Winning score provided by Jerry Goldsmith, The Omen extends the fruits of its labor, revealing stellar portrayals of tragic father figure and son of Satan in Gregory Peck and Harvey Stephens.
FREE popcorn included with a mandatory purchase- no cover charge with a 1 drink (or snack) minimum from the bar. Make sure to sample the themed drinks for this week’s double feature- grab them while you can.
(Movie nights offer psychological insight accompanied by behind the scenes information and observations by your horror hostess). 