Ed Wood, Jr. Centennial: An American Cinematheque Retrospective - Revenge Of The Dead

In REVENGE OF THE DEAD, also known as NIGHT OF THE GHOULS, a phony medium, who claims he can contact the dead, accidentally revives a cluster of corpses.

COUNTRY: USA

The American Cinematheque is thrilled to celebrate the idiosyncratic work of pulp filmmaker Ed Wood, Jr. in honor of the trailblazer’s centennial. Once deemed “The Worst Director of All Time” due to his films’ technical flaws, crude visual effects, illogical dialogue, and his campy sensibilities, Wood’s contributions to cinema have undergone a more favorable reevaluation. Vastly ahead of his time regarding queer representation and confronting taboo subject matter of the era, Ed Wood, Jr. has been a true beacon of inspiration for generations of outsiders, dreamers, and artists. Wood was an exemplar of ambition and passion, and what he lacked in resources he made up for with his drive, ingenuity, and vision.

Cost: $8.00 (member); $13.00 (general admission)