Drag Me to the Movies: Death Becomes Her

DIRECTED BY ROBERT ZEMECKIS | 1992 | USA | 104 MINS

Tickets $10 members, $12 non-members and on sale Mon 8/26.

Features an afterparty at the Starlite, 1902 E 11th St.

"Death Becomes Her" follows the darkly comedic tale of Madeline Ashton, a narcissistic and fading actress, and Helen Sharp, a meek aspiring writer, whose rivalry spans decades. In 1978, Madeline seduces Helen’s fiancé, renowned plastic surgeon Ernest Menville, leading to a tumultuous marriage. Seven years later, Helen is committed to a psychiatric hospital, obsessing over revenge against Madeline. Another seven years pass, and Madeline and Ernest live miserably in Beverly Hills. Madeline, desperate to regain her youth, meets Lisle Von Rhuman, a mysterious socialite who offers her a potion that promises eternal life and youth. Madeline drinks the potion, reversing her aging process and restoring her beauty, but with strict warnings about the potion’s consequences.

Adding a unique twist to this classic film, the event “Drag Me to the Movies” features local drag queens performing a hilarious parody of "Death Becomes Her" before the screening. This pre-show parody sets the stage for an evening filled with laughter and entertainment, blending the magic of drag with the timeless appeal of the cult classic. Join us for an unforgettable night at where film and drag unite to celebrate the enduring allure of "Death Becomes Her."

Screening includes the 14min short film "Burrow" directed by Leif Lieber.