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Sept 24 @ 7 PM - Drive-In Movie - Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954)
Drive-in style outdoor movie in the library reading garden. In case of inclement weather, the raindate will be September 30.
Join film historian Keith Crocker and the Reader Services Department as we host an evening of horror inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. Using a rare 16mm film print, Keith Crocker will show Phantom of the Rue Morgue from 1954, which is based on Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.” This movie is truly a lost classic as it has never been released on DVD in the United States. This film will be shown in the library’s reading garden, drive-in style. When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human. Besides presenting the film, Keith Crocker will discuss other movies that have been adapted from Poe’s works. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show!
Register online by clicking on this link, or by calling 516-794-2570, option 3. Space is limited.
For more information, please call the Reader Services Department at 516-794-2570 ext. 1236.
