Film
Phase IV
Free
Attributes
USA | 1974 | 84’ | 12 | Saul Bass
Nigel Davenport, Michael Murphy, Lynne Frederick
On a scientific expedition in the Arizona desert, an intense biologist and his cynical assistant discover a deserted town. They set up their research station but, faced with an enemy that they struggle to comprehend, the prospects for humanity against such a force become clear. The only feature film directed by legendary artist Saul Bass; this is a visually striking look at the evolution of life.
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From cult classics to recent releases, spanning horror, sci-fi, romance and documentary, this selection of films, chosen in collaboration with artist Abi Palmer, offers different ways of seeing the world. All tickets for the Slime Mother Cinema series are at the discounted price of £5 plus booking fee. Use code SLIME5.
Chosen in collaboration with artist Abi Palmer, this film is part of Slime Mother Cinema, a selection of cult classics and recent releases, spanning horror, sci-fi, romance and documentary that offer different ways of seeing the world. All tickets in this season are at the discounted price of £5 plus booking fee. Use code SLIME5. For more films in this season visit Chapter | Slime Mother.
What people are saying
“For sophistication, imagination and ambition, none can match Saul Bass’s Phase IV… both a microcosm of contemporary progressive issues and a beautiful, intelligent science fiction film.”