Reel Horror

Variety reports that the Starz! Encore cable channel will air the original documentary MIDNIGHT MOVIES: FROM THE MARGIN TO THE MAINSTREAM this summer. Produced and directed by Stuart Samuels, based on his book, the special will explore how late-night features impacted popular culture and society, and feature interviews with cult-movie icons such as George Romero, David Lynch, John Waters, ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’s Richard O’Brien and Alejandro (SANTA SANGRE) Jodorowsky. During the month the documentary airs, Starz! Encore will also show several of the movies discussed, including NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, ROCKY HORROR and PINK FLAMINGOS.