A/V Geeks: Now I Know Why You’re Afraid

In honor of legendary film collector Dennis Nyback, the A/V Geeks recreate one of his screenings with an unforgettable night of the educational films that traumatized Baby Boomer and Gen-X kids. Before the days of “trigger warnings,” these films were designed to shock the audience with their messages!

Step back in time with Duck and Cover (1951), a Department of Civil Defense film that showed Baby Boomer kids how to stay safe – while also reminding them of the ever-present danger of nuclear annihilation.

Or experience the tragedy of Cipher In The Snow (1973), made by Brigham Young University, which starts with a kid getting off the school bus and ends in a cautionary tale that warped an entire generation.

Test your courage with Death Zones (1975), which illustrates the dangers of lingering around after getting off the school bus, or All My Tomorrows (1979), which cautions viewers about the dangers of mixing downers and alcohol.

And don’t forget to be scared of dentists with Toothache of a Clown (1972), which shows a clown who has frightening hallucinatory dreams of children dentists. Don’t miss this chance to explore the past and learn why Baby Boomers and GenXers are so neurotic!

These psychically damaging 16mm films have been lovingly scanned for this digital presentation, but A/V Geeks Skip Elsheimer will be present to show you a filmstrip and to give you a hug, if you need one.