Crash18

Directed by David Cronenberg | Canada | 1996 | 1h 40m | Starring James Spader, Holly Hunter, Rosanna Arquette, Elias Koteas

After surviving a brutal car wreck, a film producer finds himself descending into a death-obsessed underworld of car-crash fetishists. Technology and sexuality meet in a head-on collision in David Cronenberg’s adaptation of J.G. Ballard’s transgressive 1973 novel. Awarded the Special Jury Prize at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival for originality, daring and audacity, it remains a wholly subversive and confrontational piece of cinema.

Join us on Saturday 3rd September for National Cinema Day, with tickets available at the discounted rate of £3 each (purchase tickets as normal through our website, and the discount will be automatically applied at the checkout).

Reviews

‘Cronenberg approaches a touchy concept with a mixture of icy tact and cinematic daring, always informing the wilfully perverse material with a penetrating intelligence and (almost subliminally) very black wit.’
★★★★★
Kim Newman, Empire Magazine

‘[A] necessarily disturbing and equally profound inquiry into human desire, however self-destructive.’
★★★★★
Rob Humanick, Slant Magazine

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Today (Sunday 10th August)

12:30

The Emperor's New Groove U
1h 18m
After being transformed into a llama by his scheming advisor, spoiled Emperor Kuzco must rely on a humble villager to help him return home. Packed with humour and heart, this animated adventure is fun for all ages.

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14:30

Hearts of Darkness 15
1h 36m
Go behind the scenes of Apocalypse Now in this riveting documentary. As weather, war, and obsession spiral the production into chaos, Eleanor Coppola captures a raw, unforgettable portrait of madness, artistry, and the personal cost of cinematic ambition.

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16:45

Amadeus PG
2h 41m
Mozart’s genius ignites envy in rival composer Salieri, who plots the young maestro’s downfall. Lavish, witty, and emotionally devastating, Miloš Forman’s Oscar-winning classic returns in stunning 4K – an electrifying portrait of brilliance, bitterness, and the price of greatness.

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20:00

Friendship 15
1h 41m
What begins as a quirky bromance spirals into a hilariously dark tale of obsession and unraveling sanity. Comedian Tim Robinson shines in this off-kilter comedy about loneliness and the awkward terror of modern male connection.

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Tomorrow (Monday 11th August)

18:00

Harvest 18
2h 14m
In a timeless rural village gripped by unrest, fear and superstition give rise to paranoia. Beautifully shot, this unnerving folk drama explores humanity’s uneasy relationship with change, nature, and the ghosts of modernity.

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20:45

The Sword of Doom 12A
1h 59m | Japanese w/ English subtitles
A cold-blooded killer leaves a trail of carnage through feudal Japan, but the demons inside may prove deadlier than any sword. This nihilistic samurai classic is a haunting descent into madness, with unforgettable turns from Tatsuya Nakadai and Toshiro Mifune.

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Plan your visit

Our beautiful art deco inspired auditorium can be found just off East Oxford's Cowley Road. We are open 7 days a week. We open the cinema and box office 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each film, and the Box Office then closes 10 minutes after the film starts. We don’t show adverts, just a couple of trailers, so don't be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!