NEW YORK—The Devil in Miss Jones, written and directed by Gerard Damiano, considered to be one of the most significant movies of the "The Golden Age of Porn," will showcase a new 4K restoration in honor of its 50th anniversary at New York City’s Cutting Room, on Halloween Night, Oct. 31. The movie will be presented live by Damiano’s son Gerard Damiano Jr. and daughter Christar Damiano. The evening will kick off with a costume contest and 1970s-themed dance party.
Damiano Jr. said, "Our father will always be known for Deep Throat, but he went on to make much better films. He would rather be remembered for his later work, particularly The Devil in Miss Jones. He was very proud of that, especially the performance by Georgina Spelvin."
Virgin spinster Justine Jones (Georgina Spelvin) takes her own life only to discover that she is condemned to hell without ever having really lived. She begs for a second chance and vows to live a life "consumed by lust" before accepting her eternal fate.
Following its original release in 1973, the movie earned critical acclaim. It was reviewed by the major critics of the day and exemplified what was then referred to as "Porno Chic." Celebrities and dignitaries stood together with the general public in lines that wrapped around the block in order to see it. The Devil in Miss Jones made Variety’s list of top 10 grossing movies for the year.
Newsweek called it "The most interesting film of its kind to date." Judith Christ praised Spelvin in New York Magazine. Variety called it "A Sensation!" Even Roger Ebert gave it a "thumbs up." Not all the reviews were favorable. Vincent Canby panned the movie, starting a feud between himself and Damiano Sr. that played out in the pages of The New York Times.
The Devil in Miss Jones has received a complete 4K restoration performed by Cineric Inc., (who premiered their restoration of Hitchcock’s Spellbound earlier this year), from the existing 35mm elements. It was produced by the Damianos, who gave the same treatment to their father’s best-known work Deep Throat last year, before taking it on a world tour for its own 50th Anniversary.
The Devil In Miss Jones Halloween party at The Cutting Room will feature New York City DJ Crystal Clear, a costume contest, and some notable guests from the adult industry including RubyLynne, Victoria Zdrok, Alana Luv, Addis Fouche, Lacy Doll, Stella Carter, and Lucy Sunflower who will also be featured at the Damiano Films booth at the Exxxotica Expo in Edison, N.J. from Nov. 3 to 5.
Sunflower said, "I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Halloween than to party around a sexy, chic classic like The Devil in Miss Jones. It’s not only hot but it’s dark and twisted… like a sexy Twilight Zone episode. I love the swinging 70s!"
The Cutting Room Doors open at 6:00 p.m., the party starts at 7:00 p.m., and the movie screening will start at 8:15 p.m.
Purchase tickets to The Devil and Miss Jones Halloween event here.
The Cutting Room is located at 44 E 32nd St., New York, N.Y. 10016. For more details, call (212) 691-1900.
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