The true story of Hossain Sabzian that impersonated the director Mohsen Makhmalbaf to convince a family they would star in his so-called new film.

In observance of 2026's Silent Movie Day we'll be presenting a 16mm silent presentation headlined by Universal's 1923 blockbuster production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, which set the studio (and star/makeup whiz Lon Chaney) on a trajectory that would help define the horror movie as we know it. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923, 16mm) | In 15th-century Paris, Jehan (Brandon Hurst), the evil brother of the archdeacon, lusts after a Gypsy named Esmeralda (Patsy Ruth Miller) and commands the hunchback Quasimodo (Lon Chaney) to capture her. Military captain Phoebus (Norman Kerry) also loves Esmeralda and rescues her, but the Gypsy is not unsympathetic to Quasimodo's condition, and an unlikely bond forms between them. After vengeful Jehan frames Esmeralda for the attempted murder of Phoebus, Quasimodo's feelings are put to the test.

Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists.

Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists. Presented on 16mm film.

This October 15th we're partnering with Nirvana Comics to celebrate the work of writer Joe Kelly and the epic Marvel milestone of Amazing Spider-Man releasing it's 1000th issue! On this evening we'll be getting to know comic and television writer Joe Kelly, who in addition to having the honor of writing the upcoming 1000th issue of Amazing Spider-Man; has written Superman, Deadpool, Justice League and much more. He also co-founded Man of Action Entertainment which has created and produced animated hits such as Ben 10, Generator Rex, Ultimate Spider-man, and Marvel Avengers Assemble. We'll have a lengthy Q&A with Joe followed by select videos from his animated works and a very special screening of everyone's favorite web-head (Where you may actually see some real webs!) Nirvana will be hosting Joe Kelly for 3 days so they'll be having other events at their shop on Friday and Saturday as well as a massive sale. Make sure to check out their website and social media for more details!

A group of random people are invited to a screening of a mysterious movie, only to find themselves trapped in the theater with ravenous demons.

Henry is a troubled drifter; a man aimlessly migrating from place to place committing a brutal series of murders one after another. His random pattern of behaviour allows him to act with relative impunity, frustrating any attempts law enforcement might make to connect his numerous crimes and bring him to justice. When Henry arrives in Chicago, he sets up a temporary home with an old prison buddy and his sister. After sharing his secret, violent lifestyle with his roommates, Henry gains two new accomplices - but their understanding cannot last forever.

After more than a decade of sober political dramas and socially minded period pieces, the great Japanese director Masaki Kobayashi shifted gears dramatically for this rapturously stylized quartet of ghost stories. Featuring colorfully surreal sets and luminous cinematography, these haunting tales of demonic comeuppance and spiritual trials, adapted from writer Lafcadio Hearn’s collections of Japanese folklore, are existentially frightening and meticulously crafted. Please note: the DCP version of Kwaidan is a 4K restoration of the original three-hour cut. The 35mm of Kwaidan is the 161-minute Cannes print.

A vagabond swordsman is aided by a beautiful ninja girl and a crafty spy in confronting a demonic clan of killers - with a ghost from his past as their leader - who are bent on overthrowing the Tokugawa Shogunate.

When Jubei saves a young ninja woman from the unthinkable, he assumes that’s the end of it. To his surprise, it’s only just the beginning. Together, the two investigate the mysterious deaths of an entire village which uncovers a conspiracy of demonic proportions! Getting closer to the truth, the demonic forces will stop at nothing to silence Jubei and his companion for good!

A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game.

In 2003, eight young Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment in a hidden space inside the Providence Place Mall and lived in it for four years, filming everything along the way. They snuck in furniture, tapped into the mall's electricity, and even secretly constructed a brick wall with a locking door, smuggling in over 2 tons of cinderblock. Far more than just a wild prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all its inhabitants - a personal expression of defiance against local gentrification, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art, a clubhouse to coordinate their artistic charity, and finally, a 750 square foot space that sticks it to the man.

Gloria Swanson, as Norma Desmond, an aging silent-film queen, and William Holden, as the struggling young screenwriter who is held in thrall by her madness, created two of the screen's most memorable characters in "Sunset Boulevard." Winner of three Academy Awards®, director Billy Wilder's powerful orchestration of the bizarre tale is a true cinematic classic. From the unforgettable opening sequence -- a body found floating in a decayed mansion's swimming pool -- through the inevitable unfolding of tragic destiny, "Sunset Boulevard" is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond's discoverer, ex-husband and butler, and Nancy Olson as the bright spot amidst unrelenting ominousness, are equally celebrated for their masterful performances.

A filmmaker applies lessons from a Hallmark movie writing workshop to pitch a documentary about concrete.

Elaine, a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and then picks up men and seduces them. However her spells work too well, and she ends up with a string of hapless victims. When she finally meets the man of her dreams, her desperation to be loved will drive her to the brink of insanity and murder. With a visual style that pays tribute to Technicolor thrillers of the 1960s, THE LOVE WITCH explores female fantasy and the repercussions of pathological narcissism.

The film chronicles the daredevil stuntman Ken Carter's quest to execute a bold stunt of launching a rocket car across the St. Lawrence River from Canada to the United States in the 1970s, facing absurd challenges along the way.

While on the run from the police, Steve Railsback hides in a group of moviemakers where he pretends to be a stunt man. Both aided and endangered by the director (Peter O'Toole) he avoids both the police and sudden death as a stuntman. The mixture of real danger and fantasy of the movie is an interesting twist for the viewer as the two blend in individual scenes.

A radio host is victimized by the cannibal family as a former Texas Marshall hunts them.

Join us in welcoming Good Girl Books back to Central Cinema for another live "rom-commentary" screening and pop-up book sale!