Scala!!!
DirectorJane Giles, Ali Catterall
CastsJohn Waters, Adam Buxton, Stewart Lee, Caroline Catz, Mary Harron, Beeban Kidron
Duration96 minutes
Rating
GenreDocumentary
Trailer & Synopsis
Delirious, debaucherous, and downright dangerous – the Scala was the epicentre of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll in Thatcher-era London. Nestled in the infamous King’s Cross district, this stunning Art Deco cinema was home to a riotous mix of cult classics, sexploitation, horror, and LGBTQIA+ films from 1978 to 1993. It was a haven for freaks, weirdos, and renegades, or as John Waters put it, “a country club for criminals and lunatics.”
Directed by Jane Giles and Ali Catterall, Scala!!! features interviews with nearly 50 contributors, including Peter Strickland, Ben Wheatley, and Mary Harron. Brimming with exuberant anecdotes and unseen archival footage, this fast-paced documentary celebrates the Scala’s legacy as a cultural beacon that inspired a generation. Join us for a Closing Night celebration of all things cult cinema; Scala!!! is a wickedly good time that transcends nostalgia, showcasing the power of cinema to create community and 00provide refuge for outsiders.
Scala!!! is showing in cinemas since May 22, 2025 to June 16, 2025
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