Saturday 3rd May

Saturday 3rd May

12pm
A Final Exorcism (Dir. Sam Mason Bell, UK)
2025, 71 mins
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Anne, believing herself possessed, requests an exorcism, with her two children by her side. On the third night, Father Stone, begins to doubt the family's intentions. Is Anne truly possessed, or are her children deceiving him?

2:00pm
Talk – How ITC Entertained the World (45 mins approx)
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Lew Grade’s ITC (Incorporated Television Company) lit up small screens in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s with a number of exciting action-adventure series (The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Saint, The Prisoner, Department S, Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased), The Persuaders!) that rivalled the American model of production, often topping them in exuberance, style and panache. Join Jaz Wiseman as he talks about the history of the company and their productions and shares with us his considerable ITC archive, featuring the art and design of this famous British company. Expect rare marketing art and sales designs, as well as some well known and alternative-version credit sequences. Co-hosted by Dick Fiddy, the BFI’s TV historian.

3:00pm
ITC Screenings - The Prisoner / Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) (PG)
90 mins approx
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A double header of two key ITC shows gracing the big screen in all their glory.

We start with the first episode of the classic series from Patrick McGoohan as the eponymous Prisoner in "Arrival". First screened in 1967, this series has gone on to be a huge influence on television and filmmakers. This debut episode sees the newly named Number Six arrive in a very strange village / prison, but quickly he finds a possible escape. Directed by Don Chaffey (Jason And The Argonauts).

Then we follow that dystopian slice of 60s pop culture with a detective show with a twist. Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) follows the investigations of Randall (Mike Pratt) and his partner, the very much dead, Marty Hopkirk (Kenneth Cope). This episode "But What A Sweet Little Room" sees our duo faced with a fake medium robbing middle aged widows. This don't go to plan when Marty materialising in front of her and she gets her first experience of a real ghost!! Directed by Roy Ward Baker (Quatermass And The Pit).

4:45pm
Talk: The Female Vampire
45 mins approx
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Sink your teeth into the captivating history of female vampires on screen in this talk exploring the evolution of this myth, all the way from the silent film era, exploitation cinema and contemporary representations, uncovering female vampire’s power, allure, and cultural impact. Presented by Clelia McElroy, director of Monstrous Flesh.

Talk supported by Dracula Returns to Derby

5:45pm
Razor Blade Smile (Dir. Jake West, UK)
1998, 102 mins (followed by Q+A)
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Lilith Silver is a contract killer with an unusual past - 150 years ago she had been mortally wounded in a duel, but was saved from death by being transformed into a vampire. Nowadays she kills on behalf of Platinum, her boss and lover. We’ll be joined by director Jake West for a Q+A about the film on the day.

Screening supported by Dracula Returns to Derby

8:30pm
Phantom of the Paradise (Dir. Brian De Palma, USA)
1974, 91 mins
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A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, The Paradise. Presented by Cult Film Club.