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Cult Classics: The Lair of the White Worm
Ken Russell’s campy horror of vampire snakes set in the English countryside
9:00 AM
Cult Classics: Strange Days
Neo noir cyber thriller set at the precipice of the 21st century.
Arc Cinema
8:00PM
$19.50 Full / $16.50 Concession (+$1.50 booking fee)
18 September, 2026
Cult Classics: Strange Days 18 September, 2026
1995 | M | DCP | USA | D: Kathryn Bigelow
The NFSA presents a series of irreverent, Friday night filmic feasts, curated and hosted by drag artist and culture warrior Venus Mantrap.
Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap dives into the world of sharp, edgy films and beloved fan favourites. Each event features a pre-screening live performance by Venus in our beautiful art deco Arc Cinema.
Our Cult Classics screenings are often interactive and always full of laughs and surprises. Leave your serious side at home and enjoy a movie night with a twist. And probably a shimmy.
In the last two days of the 20th century, it’s possible to experience another person’s memories, emotions and sensations via SQUID technology. An LAPD officer (Ralph Fiennes) obsessed with his ex (Juliette Lewis) teams up with an ethical bodyguard (Angela Bassett) to uncover a conspiracy as the world approaches NYE 2000.
Contemplating systemic racism, police violence and sinister tech, Strange Days is strangely relevant today.
‘What's fascinating about "Strange Days" is both its sheer kinetic energy, the vitality of the actors and the density and detail of its crazy little world.’ – Chicago Tribune
Includes pre-screening introduction and live performance by Venus Mantrap.
Coming up in Cult Classics: The Lair of the White Worm, Death Becomes Her, and Showgirls.
Arc Cinema
We are situated in the heart of Canberra on McCoy Circuit, Acton, between the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and the grounds of the Australian National University. Just a 10-minute walk from the city and state bus interchanges.
1 McCoy Circuit, Acton, ACT 2601
Film Details
Year
1995
Details
DCP 116 mins M
Director
Kathryn Bigelow
Countries
USA
Events in this series
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Cult Classics: Death Becomes Her
Hollywood frenemies turn to the dark arts to gain everlasting youth
9:00 AM
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Cult Classics: Showgirls
Kitsch classic of jagged choreography and gendered power from the maker of Basic Instinct
9:00 AM