Name: OH, THE HORROR!: An Evening with Alison Rumfitt (w/ Bugcrush (2006) + Society (1989))
Start: 2023-10-10 19:00:00
End: 2023-10-10 23:00:00
Location: Dalston Superstore

To celebrate the release of her new novel Brainwyrms, Alison Rumfitt (Tell Me I'm Worthless) will be with Transmissions at Dalston Superstore for a night of suitably repulsive film and reading. Host Rue Lumbroso will talk with Rumfitt about her work, you'll hear her read from Brainwyrms, as well as introducing two films she chose for us, the little-seen queer short Bugcrush (2006) and classic body horror nightmare Society (1989). Mark your calendars, you don't want to miss this one.

Please not that the short film Bugcrush features heavily implied sexual assault, and Society contains graphic body horror.

Please also be aware that difficult subject matter may be discussed throughout the night.

Subtitles will be displayed throughout the film.
Seating is a mixture of benches, bar stools, backed chairs, and floor space, and is first come first served.

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