A/V CLUB THEATER SPECIAL: 'THE ASTRO-ZOMBIES (1968)'
Legendary cult movie director, Ted V. Mikels' (The Corpse Grinders, The Black Klansman, Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things) early weirdo opus features everything we love about cult film. A mad scientist (John Carradine) is fired from his job at "space agency" and creates monsters from the body parts of murder victims. Sure, why not? Much killing and hijinks ensue, as does Tura Satana in a stylish cocktail dress. What's not to love?
- Wendell Corey, John Carradine, Tom Pace
- Ted V. Mikels
- Ted V. Mikels, Wayne Rogers
- 92 minutes
- NR
$3 select drafts. $3 well drinks. Film starts at 8pm.
Hosted by Dylan Roahrig from The Walter Paisley Movie House
Dylan Roahrig was mentally scarred at the tender age of five by the opening scene of Horror Hospital. Since that time, he has spent most of his freetime reading about, watching, and endlessly discussing obscure cult films. His podcast, The Walter Paisley Movie House, which is currently number six on Feedspots' list of the Top 30 Cult Movie Podcasts, features interviews with legends in the world of cult movies and TV. Guests include Lloyd Kaufman, Debbie Rochon, Fred Olen Ray, Bill Rebane, Mark Pirro, James Lorinz, Beverly Washburn, Butch Patrick, Dana Gould, Hyapatia Lee, and the great Jack Hill.
About Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant
An arthouse cinema. A Japanese tavern–inspired restaurant. Unbelievably good craft cocktails. A neighborhood gathering place. A home for film lovers, food lovers and community seekers proudly serving an indie Indy.