Poison

Come and see Todd Haynes' classic debut feature! On October 17th, Signal Otter Films comes to Bottom Feeder Books to bring you this queer classic! Inspired by the writings of Jean Genet, Poison deftly interweaves a trio of transgressive tales—“Hero,” “Horror” and “Homo”—that build toward a devastating climax. “Hero,” shot in mock TV-documentary style, tells a bizarre story of suburban patricide and a miraculous flight from justice; “Horror,” filmed like a delirious ’50s B-movie melodrama, is a gothic tale of a mad sex experiment which unleashes a disfiguring plague; while “Homo” explores the obsessive sexual relationship between two prison inmates. Details Doors open at 6:30 PM with the screening to start at 7 PM. Snacks and drinks provided. Please mask when not eating or drinking, and stay home if you're sick. Limited pay-what-you-can tickets at the door. Accessibility • Street parking available along Gettysburg St. as well as neighboring residential streets. Parking is free after 6pm Mon-Sat. • Closest bus routes to the venue are Fifth Avenue + Beechwood Blvd (the 71D) and South Dallas Avenue + Reynold Street (the 67 , 69, and 74). Check the bus schedule to make sure. • HEPA filters will be running in the venue during the screening. • Different seating may be available upon request. • If you have any accessibility concerns, contact us at [email protected]