Ed Wood15

Directed by Tim Burton | USA | 1995 | 2h 7m | Starring Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette, Bill Murray

Tim Burton’s biopic is a beautifully made tribute to Wood and the era of 1950s exploitation films in which he worked. Instead of laughing at Wood and his work, Burton’s film invites the audience into its lovingly crafted storyworld to meet the cast of marginalised people at its centre: a celebrity psychic, a TV horror host, a faded film star addicted to morphine, and Wood himself, the cross-dressing writer, director and actor. Part of the Fright’s Out! season, with an introduction by Dr Michael Goodrum.

Screening as a double-bill with Ed Wood’s Plan 9 From Outer Space on Saturday 4th October. Click here to buy a ticket for the double-bill.

Classic Season: Fright's Out!

Reviews

‘A glorious homage to the power of film in general and one of Burton’s finest moments.’
Bob McCabe, Empire Magazine

‘Burton imitates Wood ‘s films brilliantly, and Wood ‘s chaotic lifestyle is brought to the screen with brio.’
Derek Malcolm, The Guardian

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