Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, February 28 to recognize Women In Horror Month with a screening of Jennifer Kent’s critically acclaimed (not to mention terrifying) take on every parent’s worst nightmare, THE BABADOOK, proceeded by this year’s bloody brilliant crop of WiHM’s blood-drive public service announcements. For seven years, local horror mavens Jen and Sylvia Soska (aka ‘The Twisted Twins’) have worked with WiHM by lending their talent and voice to the month-long celebration of the achievements of women in the horror genre by producing the annual PSA series, which features short films created by talented feminist filmmakers to encourage blood donation.

Women in Horror Month Official www.womeninhorrormonth.com

THE BABADOOK
Doors 8:30 | Movie 9:00
Tickets $8 advance / $10 at the door

THE BABADOOK (Jennifer Kent, 2014 / 95 mins) | A troubled widow (Essie Davis) discovers that her son is telling the truth about a monster that entered their home through the pages of a children’s book.

“Every year, we have taken it upon ourselves to create PSAs urging people to donate. You can’t think horror without thinking blood and horror is all about facing your fears. Anyways, what’s one small prick in a world filled with an epidemic of pricks, right?

Over the years the PSA has grown to include and spotlight artists from across the globe. This year was our first year to include feminists of any gender. Our goal has always been inclusion, support, and awareness. Many of these artists wouldn’t have their voices heard without opportunities such as those gifted from events like Women In Horror Month.

Returning this year are fan favorites and rising auteurs Jill Sixx Gevargizian (The Stylist, Call Girl), Maude Michaud (Dys-, Red), Patricia Chica (Ceramic Tango) Gigi Saul Guerrero (El Gigante, Madre De Dios) and Women In Horror Month Founder, Hannah Neurotica.

The fresh blooded talent includes Nicole McClure (The Unbearable Lightness of Boning), Joe Magna (Hellevator), Lisa Ovies (Puppet Killer), Andy Stewart (Dysmorphia, Remnant) and the directorial debut by the provocative Tristan Risk (American Mary, House of Manson). Our directors this year are completed with our two youngest visionaries (both 17) to date, Veronica Hampson and Kate Taeuschel.

This year’s PSA is by far going to be our most talked about and is filled with surprises for our beloved viewers.” (Twisted Twins Productions)