The Beverly Theater brings together two of the most peculiar cult films from the turn of the '90s for a double feature that celebrates cinema's stranger corners. First up is George Lucas's infamous "Howard the Duck" from 1986, where a sarcastic anthropomorphic duck from another dimension finds himself stranded in Cleveland, navigating human society with wisecracks and a rock band. Following that is "Drop Dead Fred" from 1991, featuring Ric Mayall's manic performance as an imaginary childhood friend who reappears in Phoebe Cates' adult life to cause gleeful chaos.
Both films were critical punching bags upon release but have since found devoted audiences who appreciate their bizarre charm and fearless weirdness. "Howard the Duck" remains one of the most talked-about misfires in blockbuster history, while "Drop Dead Fred" has become a comfort film for those who grew up with its anarchic energy. The Beverly's intimate 150-seat theater creates the perfect environment for this kind of underground cinema experience—small enough to feel like you're in on a secret with fellow appreciators of the offbeat and unconventional.