Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival, Andrea Mastrovito & Matthew Nolan

I am NOT Legend

Bram Stoker Festival

Bram Stoker Festival presents the Irish Live Premiere of this radical reimagining of the cult horror film Night of the Living Dead. I am NOT legend, by Andrea Mastrovito, is a work of horror film-art for our times with a pulsing soundtrack produced by Irish composer Matthew Nolan. Presented for viewing at home at Bram Stoker Festival 2020, this screening and live score is the first opportunity for Irish audiences to see the film as it's meant to be seen - on a big screen, in the company of others!

Artist and filmmaker Andrea Mastrovito adds new flesh to one of the masterpieces of horror cinema, Night of the Living Dead, creating a screenplay composed entirely of quotes from famous films, books and other sources. I am NOT legend will send shivers down your spine as it investigates concepts of identity in our time and the existential threat of zombies on the doorstep.

Using his unique technique of drawing, painting, and physically ripping paper by hand, Mastrovito has augmented the film’s original frames to create a completely new story arc. His characters use the words and gestures of others to propel his narrative forward, which Mastrovito likens to how people communicate today via social media and memes – reusing and recycling quotes and images from other sources to comment on their own experiences.

Age restriction 18+

Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible however there is no wheelchair accessible toilet.

Latecomers will be admitted. Please note that this is a site-specific venue with unreserved seating. We recommend you get to the venue early in order to choose a suitable seat.

Duration 1hr 8mins