SHRIEK: A Women of Horror Film Class is a community education series that examines the roles of women in horror films. For LGBTQ Pride month, discussion leader and film buff Evan J. Peterson will lead the group in a viewing and discussion of Lyle, Stewart Thorndike’s chilling psychological thriller about a lesbian mother in fear for her unborn baby. Critics have compared the film to Rosemary’s Baby both for its subject matter and for its effective, domestic horror and paranoia.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYNj-6aa0NI

For June LGBTQ Pride, we’ll screen and discuss this harrowing film, which has qualities nearly impossible to find together: horror made by an out lesbian director that includes a lesbian protagonist. Why are such films so difficult to find in a genre which has lately included so many LGBTQ characters? Why such a lack of lesbian directors working in this genre?

SHRIEK is a community class merging film with education and offering an accessible forum outside of academia. The goal is to offer low-cost opportunities to learn about film and women’s studies and to inspire more diverse filmmakers to get involved as creators in the genre. Scarecrow Video sponsors the series in their screening room. We suggest bringing an extra seat cushion if you get uncomfortable sitting in classroom chairs.

Concessions are available on site; please do not bring outside food or drink. We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone under the influence of extreme drugs or alcohol.

Tickets here: http://www.strangertickets.com/events/34036987/shriek-lyle-dir-stewart-thorndike
General Admission: $10 per session (register here in advance)
Teachers/Professors, Seniors 65+, Veterans, and Students with ID: $5 per session (register at event)
Low Income Housing / No Housing patrons: free entry
Day-of registration also welcome!

Scarecrow Video is located at
5030 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 524-8554
Contact wordmercury [at] gmail dot com for more info.

Evan J. Peterson is a college professor, author, and journalist. He is a Clarion West alum, and he received his MFA from Florida State University. His writing has been featured in The Stranger, Weird Tales, Queers Destroy Horror, andThe Rumpus. His books include The Midnight Channel, Skin Job, and Ghosts in Gaslight, Monsters in Steam: Gay City 5. He lives in Seattle with his werewolf, Dorian Greyhound.