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The Night
Turkey Film Premiere

When
Thursday, 19 November
17:30
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The first theatrical screening of William Malone's long-lost 1973 shot-on-video film The Night Turkey, making its big-screen debut after more than 50 years. The film follows reporter Karl Kornchek as he stalks a monstrous WereTurkey through 1970s Los Angeles, with early special effects work by Rick Baker. Director William Malone introduces the film with a pre-recorded introduction. The pre-show video market opens at 5:30 PM with Video Hoarder, Gresham Toy Shop, Jacques Boyreau (Black Strawberry), and Adrian Poole; limited-edition The Night Turkey trading cards and VHS copies are available. The film starts at 7:00 PM.

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Academy Theater, Portland
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