Humor and horror make strange bedfellows; the latter is often mere setting for the former, the former often a coward’s refuge from the latter. For a flick that’ll scare you and make you laugh (and laugh a bit at you too), dig how this Whedon-penned romp asserts and hysterically upsets your trashy slasher expectations.

America’s Original Sweetheart leads a band of oppressed orphans trying to escape their Dickensian existence and a swamp full of alligators. The stylish and suspenseful melodrama showcases Little Mary’s charm, humor, and badass gumption. Live accompaniment by Ben Model.

Feature preceded by trailer and outtakes. 35mm restorations by the Library of Congress. Christel Schmidt, editor of Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies (co-published by the Library of Congress and the University Press of Kentucky) will present the program and sign copies of her book.

DON’T YOUUUU FORGET ABOUT MEEEEE… Hughes’ beloved coming-of-age tale chronicles a full day of detention for five high school students with seemingly nothing in common, except perhaps a resentment for authority figures. Be you a criminal, athlete, brain, princess, or basket case, come join the Club before you break out of school.

Life is hard for brilliant, bitter screenwriter Bogart in this film noir romance: his career’s stalled, he’s drinking too much, and the police suspect him of murder. His only solace is in the arms of a B-actress – but as suspicion tightens and Bogie’s inner demons come out to play, will her love be enough to save him from himself?