The Puppet Film Series is co-presented by Detroit Puppet Company and Cinema Lamont.

On August 8 we continue the Puppet Film Series with Evan Marlowe's 'Abruptio' (2023), an American adult puppet horror film written, edited, and directed by Evan Marlowe. Produced by Kerry Marlowe, the film stars James Marsters, Hana Mae Lee, Christopher McDonald, Jordan Peele, Rich Fulcher, Darren Darnborough, Sohm Kapila, Kerry Finlayson, Robert Englund, and Sid Haig.

The story follows Les Hackel who is down on his luck and wakes to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck..

Outdoor film screenings are the first four Fridays in August at 8:45pm. Reservations strongly recommended, films are suggested $15.00 each, with 'pay-what-you-can' options, nobody turned away based on lack of funds. Further info, release dates, and ratings are below. All films will be screened at our outdoor amphitheater, 2221 Carpenter Ave, Detroit, 48212.

The series is a collection of puppet films with a range of historic and contemporary perspectives on the state of the medium today.

Headphones will be provided for outdoor screenings. All screenings are wheelchair accessible. Popcorn and beverages will also be available by donation. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blanket for the outdoor screenings.

For more information on Cinema Lamont visit www.cinemalamont.com.

Film Series Includes:

August 1 - 'Memoir of a Snail'(2024, 1 hour and 34 minutes, R)

August 8 - 'Abruptio' (2023, 1 hour and 34 minutes, R)

August 15 - 'Alice' (1988, 1 hour and 26 minutes, UR)

August 22 - 'Legend of Ochi' (2025, 1 hour and 35 minutes, PG)

RAIN DATES: If it rains for an outdoor Friday evening screening the event will be rescheduled for the following day, Saturday at the same time/location, as follows: August 2, 9, 16, and 23. We will email ticket holders and post on our social media if there is a rescheduling.