FOUR CLASSIC FILMS FROM THE MASTER OF SUSPENSE… PRESENTED ON THE BIG SCREEN!
The generous and undeniably passionate folks at Red Carpet Cinema love film in general with every fiber of their being but they have a special fondness for the classics and anyone whose been to one of their events has felt that love firsthand. Over the course of the last few years, the team behind a handful of must-attend big-screen get-togethers, including Cardnial Cinema: A Festival of Uncommon Classics and The GEMs, is perhaps most known for a tribute to one of the great filmmakers of all time.
On Saturday, August 19th, Red Carpet Cinema will team with The Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah (FMASU) to present their flagship event; An epic day-long affair dedicated to the master of suspense himself, Mr. Alfred Hitchock. This event, fittingly titled Hitch Fest 4, will take viewers on a cinematic journey that starts way back in the silent era. As the afternoon progresses, Red Carpet Cinema has a curated collection of films from the legendary Hitch that not only celebrates the master’s more well-known efforts but also, the deep cuts.
Hitch Fest 4 will take place at The Electric Theater on Saturday, August 19th. The proceedings will begin at 11 AM. In addition to 4 passionately curated Hitchcock gems presented on the big screen, programmers promise surprises and even a very special guest in the form of filmmaker Rob York. York is an accomplished writer/director behind several short films as well as the inventive sci-fi feature “Magellan” and last year’s much-beloved “Curse of Crom: The Legend of Halloween.” What’s more, York is a cinema enthusiast with quite a passion for Hitchcock so attendees can expect plenty of insight from this gifted storyteller.
If you’re a big-time movie buff, then Hitch Fest is definitely for you but it should also be noted that even if you’re just a casual movie-goer, this promises to be a very special event. It’s not every day that you get to experience the works of one of the greats in a theatrical setting. This will be a rare opportunity to do just that.
Which Hitchcock films can attendees expect to experience at this not-to-be-missed get-together? Have a look;
THE FARMER’S WIFE (1928)
After his daughter weds, a middle-aged widower with a profitable farm decides to remarry but he soon discovers choosing a suitable mate will be a problematic process in this silent Hitch deep cut. It should be noted that THE FARMER’S WIFE celebrates its 95th anniversary this year.
THE FARMER’S WIFE will screen at 11 AM.
NUMBER 17 (1932)
A gang of thieves gather at a safe house following a robbery, but a detective is on their trail.
NUMBER 17 will screen at 2 PM.
SUSPICION (1941)
A shy young heiress marries a charming gentleman, and soon begins to suspect he is planning to murder her.
SUSPICION will screen at 4 PM.
VERTIGO (1958)
A former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to trail, and as it happens, he may be deeply disturbed. This is regarded as one of Hitchcock’s best and it should also be noted that it celebrates its 65th anniversary this year.
VERTIGO will screen at 7 PM.
You can purchase individual tickets for Hitch Fest 4 at $7 each or, you can get more bang for your buck by purchasing an all-day pass for only $20. For all tickets, click here!
You haven’t truly experienced a movie by the master of suspense until you’ve experienced it on the big screen therefore, If you live in the Southern Utah area or happen to be passing through on Saturday, August 19th, be sure to attend! We can’t recommend it enough.
