Presented by The Sprocket Society.
The Saturday Secret Matinees escape from lockdown with a new, extra-thrilling season of weekly serial episodes plus secret classic features, all on 16mm film!
In the 12 chapter serial DAREDEVILS OF THE RED CIRCLE (1939), a trio of circus acrobats battle to stop the murderous plots of a brilliant, revenge-crazed criminal and his gang of thugs. Ranked by serial fans as one of the very best ever made, it boasts outstanding stunt work and a great cast, including Charles (“Ming the Merciless”) Middleton as the villain.
Each week’s episode is paired with a secret feature film. Bi-weekly themes provide clues, but it could be almost anything: adventure, sci-fi, art house, a forgotten treasure, or a beloved classic. Plus! As an extra treat this year, each show also includes a different rare serial trailer!
“Daredevils of the Red Circle is entirely deserving of its high reputation... The writers give above-average interest to their scenario by their use of a team of ‘civilian’ heroes…The action scenes are unfailingly well-staged by directors William Witney and John English…” The Files of Jerry Blake
“One of the best-ever movie serials… If you've never experienced the innocent thrills of the best sound-era movie serials, Daredevils of the Red Circle is an excellent place to start.” Dave Galbraith IV, DVDTalk.com
Mar. 19 & 26: Totally High!
Acid-drenched, star-studded craziness from the ’60s. March 26 in mind-expanding Cinemascope!