Saturday, February 7 at 10:00 PM

Midnight Mayhem featuring your host Chaz Kangas

Celebrate Black History Month and Valentine's Day with the black horror classic - Def By Temptation! Starring Samuel L Jackson, Kadeem Hardison, Bill Nunn, R&B legend Melba Moore and shot by Ernest Dickerson (right after his keen eye defined the look of a generation with Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing) Def By Temptation was the first horror film to have an all hip-hop soundtrack as a New York succubus attempt to corrupt and consume everyone in her path. From Troma, of course!

ABOUT THE FILM

Joel grew up in the church but has recently started questioning his beliefs. After sensing a supernatural presence from his deceased father, Joel becomes compelled to visit his cousin in New York. But shortly after arriving, they become embroiled in a series of mysterious homicides of local men, all of whom were last seen in the company of a mysterious and beautiful woman. Beautifully photographed by Ernest Dickerson (DO THE RIGHT THING) and starring Kadeem Hardison (I'M GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA) and Samuel L. Jackson (PULP FICTION), this sole directorial effort from child actor James Bond III is a macabre, neon-tinged portrait of late 1980s Brooklyn. The movie blends supernatural horror and religious mysticism, punctuated by an electrifying hip hop and R&B soundtrack. Newly restored from the original 35mm camera negative!

ABOUT MIDNIGHT MAYHEM

Midnight Mayhem features films that play the best after dark. Presented in the fun community experience that they were always meant to be, hosted by Chaz Kangas with special surprises, giveaways, and more throughout the night.