When Carolco Was King
Thursdays in August
Before they burned out in the mid-‘90s, Carolco Pictures was an independent production company and distributor with an outsized impact on popular culture. Striking it rich with signature films from Stallone, Schwarzenegger, and more, this upstart company built an almost instant name for themselves.
First Blood
- Thu, Aug 6
Director: Ted Kotcheff Run Time: 93 min. Format: 35mm Film Release Year: 1982
Starring: Bill McKinney, Brian Dennehy, Jack Starrett, Richard Crenna, Sylvester Stallone
This time he's fighting for his life.
Angel Heart
- Thu, Aug 13
Director: Alan Parker Run Time: 113 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1987
Starring: Charlotte Rampling, Lisa Bonet, Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Stocker Fontelieu
It will scare you to your very soul.
Jacob’s Ladder
- Thu, Aug 20
Director: Adrian Lyne Run Time: 113 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1990
Starring: Danny Aiello, Elizabeth Peña, Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Tim Robbins
The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.
Basic Instinct
- Thu, Aug 27
Director: Paul Verhoeven Run Time: 128 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1992
Starring: Denis Arndt, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone
A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.
Total Recall
- Thu, Sep 3
Director: Paul Verhoeven Run Time: 113 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1990
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Ironside, Rachel Ticotin, Ronny Cox, Sharon Stone
They stole his mind. Now, he wants it back.