Join us for our first installment of the monthly series AFTER DARK for our screening of NEXT OF KIN (1982) and a live performance by the iconic LOUISIANNA PURCHASE. Come see us, after dark.
Sounds by DJ Amarhylliss
Complimentary drinks — free with RSVP
THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY.
18+ ONLY
ABOUT THE FILM:
Next of Kin (1982) is an iconic horror movie for a number of reasons — a dreamy score by electronic music pioneer Klaus Schulze of Tangerine Dream, early use of glide cams to capture long haunting shots across a gothic estate, editing that earned editor Max Lemon a nomination at the Australian Film Institute Awards, and the masterfully crafted sets that guide you through a maze-like mansion that is just as entrancing as it is claustrophobic. Next of Kin has rightfully earned renown, having been described as the Australian version of both The Shining and Suspiria. The film has also been cited as inspiration for many genre directors including Quentin Tarantino. Equal parts giallo and exploitation, psychological and supernatural, this film is a must see this Halloween weekend.
ABOUT THE PERFORMER:
Louisianna Purchase is one of the stars of the Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 3. She was named “Best Drag Performer” by the Austin Chronicle from 2016-2018, and is a member of the infamous drag troupe Poo Poo Platter. Louisianna is co-creator of the award winning drag horror revue, Die Felicia and Sad Girls Only.
Louisianna has appeared in music videos for Austin, TX record label Holodeck and has been featured in films and print. Louisianna’s yearly “Butch Queen” competition brought her to one of Austin’s most well known concert venues, Mohawk. She was the first drag queen to perform at the venue, and “Butch Queen” holds record as having one of the longest wait lines in the venue’s history.
Louisianna has opened for such notable bands as Chelsea Wolfe, Youth Code, Drab Majesty, King Princess, BOAN, Mr. Kitty, Troller and Miserable. She has also traveled across the United States performing at Bushwig (NY and LA), Be Cute, Queer Horror and Blowpony.
Louisianna will soon be embarking on a European tour as part of the Boulet Brothers Dragula cast produced by Slay Presents. She is also working on an electronic theremin album in collaboration with Mr. Kitty.
ABOUT AFTER DARK:
AFTER DARK explores the intersections of underground artists whose work is outside the conventional norms of the art world.
Motion Media Arts Center seeks to create a space to showcase work by unconventional local artists spanning the arts with no artistry off the table. The event series which will take place monthly will feature a mix of performances, interactive media, visual arts, and films while also showcasing underground film screenings of pivotal work in queer, BIPOC, and experimental cinema.