March Cult Flicks at The Colonial: Witches, Warlocks, and Kung-Fu Fighting

PHOENIXVILLE, PA -- Check out the best of cult cinema being shown this March at the Colonial Theatre.

Friday, March 11, 2016 @ 9:45PM

Witchfinder General – First Friday Fright Night

Vincent Price’s turn in this 1968 historical horror flick is subtle and serious—and superbly sadistic. Set in 17th-century England amidst the struggle between Cromwell and the Crown, Price plays Matthew Hopkins, the man tasked with persecuting witches. The tables turn when his actions incur the wrath of a soldier in Cromwell’s army. Despite its low budget, the film boasts exceptional English period detail. Not rated. 86 min. Authentic 35mm presentation.

Friday, March 18, 2016 @ 9:45PM

Drunken Master 2 – Cult Cinema

Also known as The Legend of Drunken Master, director Lau Kar-leung conducts Jackie Chan at the height of his powers in what many cite as the greatest martial arts film ever made. The plot revolves around a foreign syndicate trafficking in ancient Chinese artifacts, but the film’s jaw-dropping kung-fu sequences speak for themselves. The final action scene alone took three months to shoot. Rated R. 102 min. Rare 35mm presentation of the Hong Kong release.