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Vigo’s Galician Freaky Film Festival Honors Roger Corman With ‘The Man With X-Ray Eyes’

Stronger advance sales reflect the festival’s expanded immersive format.

El Doctor Frank-N-Furter, anima al público durante la inauguración del festival.
Evento del «Humor Freak», en los Tamberlick. | Pablo H. Gamarra
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Overview

  • Running in Vigo through 27 September, the festival continues today and pauses Monday before resuming Tuesday.
  • Sunday’s schedule includes a children’s special-effects workshop at Apo’strophe and family screenings at Cines Tamberlick, ending with Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.
  • A 21:00 showing of The Man With X-Ray Eyes marks the film’s 60th anniversary and serves as a tribute to Roger Corman, who died in 2024.
  • This year’s ‘Mad Doctor’ theme spans cult titles including Young Frankenstein and Bride of Re-Animator, with The Rocky Horror Picture Show set for Saturday, 27 September.
  • Organizers report higher advance ticket sales than previous editions and spotlight interactive screenings, talks, an exhibition, and a new ‘pinchos freaky’ food route.