Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary: Onibaba
Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary present Hideous Thing Inside
Delving into fairy tales and folklore to explore the wild feral, forbidden, feminine.
People are both the devil and god—and are truly mysterious
In medieval, war-torn Japan, an impoverished widow and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp and selling their valuables. After learning of the death of their son/husband, the daughter in law begins an affair with a neighbour, threatening the fragile equilibrium of their lives… Dealing with themes of lust, envy, repressed sexuality, female power, grey morality and the fallout of war leading to societal breakdown, this atmospheric horror fairytale will haunt you long after the credits finish rolling.
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We are excited to curate this season with our friends at Monstrous Flesh.
Monstrous Flesh is a multi disciplinary community venture focusing on the representation of women in horror, through curated film courses, events, talks, and a fortnightly podcast dedicated to exploring the origins of horror tropes.
Monstrous Flesh was founded in 2021 by Clelia McElroy, community cinema director and film events producer in Nottingham and the Midlands. In 2023, Clelia joined forces with Dr Megan Kenny, writer, podcaster, parapsychologist and folklorist. Together they host the Monstrous Flesh podcast and are currently working on a new film course centring on international folk horror.
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Safety during your visit
Due to COVID precautions, please do not attend this event if you/someone in your household is currently COVID-19 positive, has suspected symptoms, or is awaiting test results.
Staff and visitors are welcome to wear a face covering in all areas.
Hideous Thing Inside has been made possible with support from Film Hub Midlands through funds from the National Lottery. Film Hub Midlands support people to watch, show, and make films in the Midlands.
Event:
Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary: OnibabaDates:
2 Aug 2023, 6.30pm–8.20pmCert:
15
Running Time:
103 Minutes
Year:
1964
Director:
Kaneto Shindo
Rights:
Eureka
Supported by:
