Purgatory
purgatory / noun / an intermediate place or state of temporary suffering for expiatory purification
Within the word “purgatory”, it is easy to envision condemned souls, torment and darkness. However, purgatory may also reflect the cyclic state in which we often rediscover or recreate ourselves anew from within our personal inflictions. Sometimes it is the necessary stage to exorcise ourselves from the haunting ghosts of the past. Perhaps it is the serene place of self reflection and realization.
From within this, DAMNED proudly presents a new exhibition of cinema and theatre called Purgatory. Held near halfway (6 months) to DAMNED and Devil’s Night on May 20-22 2010 at Detroit’s Hastings Street Ballroom, Purgatory will present 30 short films of deeply introspective, beautifully disturbing and darkly enlightening subject matters from filmmakers local and worldwide. This is not an industry-focused horror film festival, but a tributary showcase of the often redemptive films from the filmmaker’s personal damnations complimented with live experimental performance art on stage during intermissions. Film and performance schedules will be available on May 1st. Join our newsletter or join our Facebook fan page to be notified when available.
Join us in Purgatory as we celebrate within a lush ambiance inspired by film’s golden age with Devil Girl usherettes, candy girls and servers along with complimentary (free) gourmet popcorn and an open bar with specials on refreshing absinthe (and other mixer) slushies!
Limited $10 advance tickets ($15 at the door) are now available online or after April 1st at Noir Leather (Royal Oak), Showtime (Detroit) and V-Male (Dearborn Heights). You can also bring in 3 cans of protein (meat, beans, etc) for the Burners Without Borders Detroit food drive and receive good karma plus a $5 discount from the door rate! There is no dress code but dress black is heavily encouraged. 18+ are welcome.
FILMMAKERS! We are still accepting submissions until April 25th! Click here for further info and to submit.
PERFORMERS! We still have a few stage openings left…contact us and send us a synopsis of your performance!
Also, fan us on the Purgatory Facebook Fan Page!