Today, the third dimension is applied to the biggest blockbuster releases, but back in the 1970s and ’80s, 3D was the province of horror and exploitation. A week-long festival in New York City this month celebrates these films with a lineup of 35mm screenings, including new prints and personal appearances.
From October 13-19, the Quad Cinema (34 West 13th Street) presents Comin’ at Ya!, featuring 19 3D horror, action and science fiction flicks, programmed by Harry Guerro. The complete lineup is:
AMITYVILLE 3-D: Sunday, October 15 at 5:55 p.m. and Tuesday, October 17 at 6:45 p.m.
A*P*E: Saturday, October 14 at 2:55 p.m.
THE BUBBLE (world premiere of the uncut version): Saturday, October 14 at 12:15 p.m.
COMIN’ AT YA!: Monday, October 16 at 6:50 p.m. and Thursday, October 19 at 4:50 p.m.
DYNASTY: Thursday, October 19 at 6:50 p.m.
FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN: Saturday, October 14 at 4:55 p.m.
FRANKENSTEIN’S BLOODY TERROR (new print): Saturday, October 14 at 7 p.m. with original distributor Sam Sherman in person
FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III (pictured): Friday, October 13 at 8:35 p.m. and Tuesday, October 17 at 9:05 p.m.
HIT THE ROAD RUNNING: Sunday, October 15 at 1 p.m. with director Worth Keeter in person
JAWS 3-D: Sunday, October 15 at 8:10 p.m. and Tuesday, October 17 at 4:30 p.m.
LOVE IN 3-D: Saturday, October 14 at 9:20 p.m.
METALSTORM: THE DESTRUCTION OF JARED-SYN: Monday, October 16 at 8:55 p.m.
PARASITE: Wednesday, October 18 at 7 p.m.
REVENGE OF THE SHOGUN WOMEN: Thursday, October 19 at 9 p.m.
ROTTWEILER (a.k.a. DOGS OF HELL): Sunday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. with director Worth Keeter in person, and Wednesday, October 18 at 5 p.m.
SILENT MADNESS: Wednesday, October 18 at 8:55 p.m.
SPACEHUNTER: ADVENTURES IN THE FORBIDDEN ZONE: Friday, October 13 at 6:40 p.m.
STARCHASER: THE LEGEND OF ORIN: Monday, October 16 at 4:30 p.m.
TREASURE OF THE FOUR CROWNS: Friday, October 13 at 4:30 p.m.
For further info, head over to the Quad’s official website.
