MAN VS BEAST

MAN VS BEAST

3 films in this collection

Throughout history, a bloody battle has raged between MAN and BEAST!

For centuries they were hunted, farmed and petted... until now! From the ocean, to the jungle and even in our own back gardens, they plot their revenge. Swiping claws, gnashing jaws and bloody claws! It’s our most savage season yet - as The Nickel goes face to face with the animal kingdom. Nature revolts - and the hunter becomes the hunted…

Each film will be preceded by a bespoke set of trailers and commercials and other themed surprises.

Pets welcome.

Art by @awwcreativeco
ROAR

ROAR

(1981, USA, Noel Marshall)

95 mins18
Tippi Hedren and Noel Marshall star as a couple living on a sprawling estate filled with over 100 untrained lions, tigers, and other big cats. Their idyllic life takes a dangerous turn when their family is threatened by external forces, and the unpredictable animals begin to attack. In a chaotic mix of comedy, drama, and sheer animal mayhem, the family must navigate life alongside some of the most dangerous predators on Earth.

Roar is infamous for its on-set hazards, with actors and crew sustaining real injuries during filming. Beyond the spectacle, the film portrays the complex bond between humans and animals, highlighting both the majesty and unpredictability of wildlife while capturing the unrelenting energy and peril of living in close quarters with wild creatures.

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Q: THE WINGED SERPENT

Q: THE WINGED SERPENT

(1982, USA, Larry Cohen)

92 mins18
In New York City, a series of bizarre murders baffles the police, all linked to a mysterious, ancient flying creature. Detective Shepard investigates the attacks and soon realizes that a gigantic winged serpent, identified with the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl, is responsible. As the creature terrorizes the city, Shepard races against time to stop it before it strikes again, navigating both the disbelief of authorities and the chaos caused by a mythical predator in an urban landscape.

Featuring a combination of horror, adventure, and urban spectacle, Q: The Winged Serpent blends city grit with supernatural terror. The film’s inventive creature effects and tense action sequences create a sense of wonder and dread, as humanity confronts a force both ancient and unstoppable amidst the concrete jungle.

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EATEN ALIVE

EATEN ALIVE

(1976, USA, Tobe Hooper)

91 mins18
In Eaten Alive, a deranged hotel owner named Judd lures unsuspecting guests to his remote East Texas establishment, where they quickly discover that his hospitality masks a horrifying secret. A man‑eating crocodile lurks in the nearby swamp, and Judd delights in orchestrating gruesome encounters for his victims, watching them fight for survival as the creature attacks. The hotel, dilapidated and isolated, becomes a nightmarish trap where escape seems impossible.

Known for its tense atmosphere, graphic violence, and Hooper’s signature surreal horror touches, Eaten Alive combines backwoods terror with grotesque suspense. The film explores human cruelty alongside natural predation, creating a claustrophobic and relentless experience that heightens both shock and dread as the line between predator and prey blurs in the swamp’s shadowy depths.

Introduced by Susan Jonusas.

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