Free Outdoor Screening of 1958 Sci-Fi Classic THE BLOB at Film in the Fog in the Presidio

The San Francisco Film Society and the Presidio Trust present the second annual Film in the Fog outdoor film and music program, to be held on the lawn of the Main Post Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue in the Presidio. The free, all-ages picnic, concert and movie screening on Saturday, October 4 at 5:00 pm, will feature the campy ’50s science fiction classic, THE BLOB, starring Steve McQueen.

The independently produced thriller tells the story of a rebellious teenager who leads the fight to save his small town from being swallowed up by a gelatinous invader from outer space. The action climaxes in a truly marvelous scene, utilizing ingenious special effects in which the monster devours an entire diner. THE BLOB was made at the height of the red-scare era, but the filmmakers denied that there was a political subtext, even though the ever-redder blob insidiously attacked sacred American institutions. The movie launched the careers of antihero Steve McQueen and composer Burt Bacharach, and has become a cult classic with an enthusiastic following of Web sites and sci-fi fans. THE BLOB will be screened at 7:00 pm, preceded by a vintage 1959 newsreel and the classic 1953 Chuck Jones cartoon, DUCK DODGERS IN THE 24 1/2TH CENTURY.

“After last year’s initial Film in the Fog, which was a wonderful event in a beautiful setting attended by over 1,500 people of all ages, we immediately put Film in the Fog on our annual calendar,” said Roxanne Messina Captor, executive director of the Film Society. “We love our partnership with the Presidio Trust and together we’ve planned a thoroughly enjoyable evening for this year. The only thing missing last year was the fog. Foggy or not, we all know that Indian summer is the most beautiful time of the year in San Francisco.”

Visitors to Film in the Fog should bring lawn chairs and blankets, and arrive early to reserve a spot to enjoy live music. The SuperSonic Saxes and a brass quintet of the Air National Guard Band of the West Coast will entertain visitors with an outdoor performance of American standards beginning at 5:00 pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The historic Main Post Theatre will be open for public tours at 5:00 pm.

For additional information go to www.atthepresidio.org or call 415-561-5500. If you need a photo or would like a screener tape, please contact Hilary Hart at publicity@sffs.org or 415-561-5022.