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Cult Classics: Strange Days
Neo noir cyber thriller set at the precipice of the 21st century.
10:00 AM
Cult Classics: Body Double
Voyeurism, obsession and suspense combine in Brian De Palma’s sexy Hollywood thriller
Arc Cinema
8:00PM
$19.50 Full / $16.50 Concession (+$1.50 booking fee)
Fri, Aug 21, 2026
Cult Classics: Body Double 21 August, 2026
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.
1984 | R18+ | DCP | USA | D: Brian De Palma
A struggling actor housesitting in Beverley Hills starts spying on his glamorous neighbour. When he witnesses an apparent murder, he enters a labyrinth of lies, intrigue and erotic deceit.
Brian De Palma’s thriller pays homage to Hitchcock’s Vertigo and Rear Window in a sexy contemplation on performance and reality.
‘it’s a breathtaking piece of filmmaking from a true master of his craft. And yes, that can coexist with vulgarity and spoof.’ – The Independent
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.
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
1984
Details
DCP 113 mins R 18+
Director
Brian De Palma
Countries
USA
Events in this series
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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
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Cult Classics: Death Becomes Her
Hollywood frenemies turn to the dark arts to gain everlasting youth
9:00 AM