January Giallo

CRUISING

Friday, January 17, 2025 | 7:30pm

Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)
Doors open at 7:00pm

Regular ticket prices
Tickets available online in advance, at our box office during open hours, or at the door (if available).

A psychopath is scouring New York City gay clubs and viciously slaying homosexuals. Detective Steve Burns (Al Pacino) is ordered to don leather attire, hang at the city’s S&M joints and keep an eye out for the killer. But as Steve becomes immersed in club hopping, he begins to identify with the subculture more than he expected. Meanwhile, Steve behaves distantly around his girlfriend, Nancy (Karen Allen), the police force’s homophobia becomes apparent and the killer remains at large.

Directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection) and controversial since its release, the film has a huge cult following, has been largely reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community, and has been listed as a favorite film and influence amongst many directors, including Quentin Tarantino, Nicolas Winding Refn, and the Safdie brothers.

January Giallo

Sharpen your razor and slip on your black gloves to celebrate this classic crime and mystery horror sub-genre, all month long! Mixing classic and cult giallos from Italy and beyond. More details

Co-Presented by Anomaly – The Rochester Genre Film Festival and Cinematic Void.