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Dundead Halloween: Evilspeak (VHS) + short film

Duration: 1h37m
Dates: Wed 22 Oct 2025 20:00

Part of Dundead Halloween 2025. Tickets and passes go on sale to Members, Friends and Patrons at 10:00 on Mon 1 September (make sure you're logged in to book) with general sale beginning at 10:00 on Fri 5 September.

Head's up 1980s gore-hounds - if you enjoyed our screening of Demons during the festival, this one's for you. 

Originally banned in the UK, Evilspeak was released with cuts in 1987 and is a good illustration of the absurdity of the entire 'video nasties' folly. To celebrate this, we'll be screening it from an original VHS tape. 

A ridiculous tale of a gormless cadet (played with rubber-necked enthusiasm by Clint “younger brother of Ron” Howard) at an American military academy who uses his computer to enact satanic rites. 

The film’s narrative of a vulnerable young man adrift in the American military-industrial complex and being corrupted by tapping into some dark conspiracy through his computer may have some pertinence in 2025, but mostly this is trashy Satanic horror fun. 

From the delightful 80s computer graphics, ancient satanic crypts and thinly sketched caricatures, to the bizarre central performance and hugely enjoyable practical effects, this is one to enjoy with an audience on the big screen. 

This screening will include short film The Nightwalker. Mark Reyes’ delightfully retro short is an atmospheric blend of Dark Souls-style videogame dark fantasy, VHS noise and nostalgic yearning. Short, strange and ultimately, moving. 

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Evilspeak
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Evilspeak

Dundead Halloween Pass

Book a Dundead Halloween Pass here. Members, Friends and Patrons get priority booking from 10:00 Mon 1 to 10:00 Fri 5 September - make sure you're logged in to access.

What's included

Pass TypePriceDCA MembersIncludes
Dundead Halloween£56£53Tickets for all six Dundead Halloween screenings

How to book

  • Click here to book a pass. For DCA Member discount, make sure you're logged in and this will be applied in your basket.
  • Select all films. Individual tickets can be booked via each film page through Find & Book tickets. Click here to see the full programme.
  • Select how many passes you would like, click next to check your selection and next again to pick your seat(s). This will be your seat for all the screenings you have selected.
  • If you have any questions, our friendly Box Office team are happy to help. Give them a call on 01382 213 610 or pop in.