The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: May 911, 2025
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Consisting of screenings, the celebration of Roger Corman's legacy highlights low-budget horror and sci-fi films that shaped the genre. Major influences include 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' adapted from Edgar Allen Poe's work, showcasing Corman's visionary talent. Other films featured include 'The Masque of the Red Death' and 'A Bucket of Blood,' all of which emphasize Corman's impact on emerging filmmakers like Martin Scorsese. Additionally, the piece mentions a unique horror film from the Soviet Union, 'Viy,' which illustrates the bizarre charm of national cinemas of the era.
Corman helped launch the careers of many of your fave directors and actors, including Martin Scorsese, Jack Nicholson, and James Cameron, celebrating subversive filmmaking.
The Fall of the House of Usher, based on Poe’s short story, showcases the blood-curdling talent of filmmaking legend Roger Corman.
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