Italians get a lot of praise for their keen eye in regard to the finer things in life—but what about their even better panache for bad taste?
The horror films that came out of Italy in the latter half of the 20th century were rife with stylized gore and sordid murders, making them tasty amalgamations of well-crafted effects and gutter-low sleaze. The Hollywood Theatre and the Wyrd War record label are celebrating these bloody achievements from the Old Country with a double feature of ’80s grindhouse—1984’s Rats: Night of Terror and 1985’s Demons, both starring Rose Parade princess-turned-scream queen Geretta Geretta. The former Portlander will be on hand for a Q&A, the double feature’s mayhem, and an afterparty at Blackwell’s.