A mousy librarian inherits her father's beloved but failing old movie house. In order to save the family business, she discovers her inner serial killer — and a legion of rabid gore fans — when she starts turning out a series of grisly shorts. What her fans don't realize yet is that the murders in the movies are all too real…
Acting
Natasha Lyonne's unhinged transformation from mouse to monster.
Practical Effects
Glorious practical gore effects that squelch with loving detail.
Costume
Deborah's escalating murder outfits — each more fabulous than the last.
Director
Joshua Grannell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Joshua Grannell is drag legend Peaches Christ; the film is basically autobiographical fan fiction. Cassandra Peterson (Elvira) appears without her iconic look as a nod to her pre-horror-host career.
Shot on location at San Francisco's Victoria Theatre, the film is a love letter to dying repertory cinemas and the misfit communities that keep them alive. Mink Stole's casting directly connects to John Waters' cinematic lineage.
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