Haunted Generations: The Lingering Legacy Of The Public Information Film

SARAH GREGORY drops the latest news about a fantastic event that will appeal to all Shindiggers

Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s meant experiencing true fear at the hands of “Public Information”. Don’t go near train tracks, electricity pylons, roads or water because essentially you will die.

To celebrate the fact that these public information films have remained much longer in the conscious than was probably intended, the BFI is showcasing Haunted Generations: The Lingering Legacy Of The Public Information Film at the Southbank this December.

It ties in nicely with their season on renowned director Peter Greenaway who cut his teeth in the ’60s at The Central Office Of Information (CIO) – the home of these little nuggets of horror. With a discussion on how his time at the CIO informed Greenaway’s directorial style, the BFI will also be showing public info classics including After Dark and the ultimate, the Donald Pleasance narrated Lonely Water. The icing on the cake is that introducing this terror-fest (first showing only) is none other than Mr Haunted Generation himself, Shindig!’s own Bob Fischer.

Book here and remember…. NEVER EVER PLAY FRISBEE NEAR A POWER STATION!