The beauty of the sewer crocodile myth is that it’s easy to believe. Exotic animals have a history of being brought to different places through illegal means. Colombian hippos were brought to his private zoo by drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1970s. When he died, Columbia had to figure out what to do with them. For similar reasons, Puerto Rico has many of these animals (including a puma). Frankly, it’s easy to accept that alligators somehow found their way into New York City’s sewers.
measuring instrument New York City movie theaters seem so interested in the mysteries lurking in the city’s waste system that they’re preparing a new film series called “Don’t Go Into the Sewers.” Screenings will run from October 11th to 27th, with some additional performances to be announced soon.
The series will focus on films about creatures, mutants and overgrown monsters that either rise from the depths or drag people from the surface into the abandoned wastelands beneath our feet, making us think about what we flush down the toilet .
The videos featured include:
- Crocodile,Table of contents. Lewis Teague (1980)
- spot,Table of contents. Chuck Russell (1988)
- Owner,Table of contents. Bong Joon Ho (2006)
- super mario bros.,Table of contents. Annabell Yankel and Rocky Morton (1993)
- ninja turtles,Table of contents. Steve Barron (1990)
- Secret screening of 35mm 1984 film about toxic waste and mutants. (Potential hint: Jordan Peele Mentioned that this was a big inspiration for his second film,)
Special profiles of local filmmakers have been announced, Heather Buckley, Jen Wexler, and Ted Geagan Lend their expertise.
“Don’t Go Into the Sewers” will be a great addition to this year’s Halloween lineup, although not all of them will strictly fall into the horror category. Regardless, it’s a monster fest that celebrates one of the most disgusting places humans have ever created. Maybe next time you’ll think twice before throwing things down the drain. There’s always a chance it’ll come back to catch you.
