BRENTON NEWCOMB
Special to The Leader
October is a time for spookiness and horror as much as it is a time for awareness, particularly with it being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
HAIL! Fredonia Records, in the spirit of both spookiness and awareness, is screening a horror comedy on campus in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
All proceeds for the event will be going to For Our Daughters (FOD), Inc.
“Killer Rack” is a comedy-horror that also has a bit of a musical side and was directed by Gregory Lamberson (director of Widow’s Point and Slime City).
The film tells the story of insecure woman Betty Downer who is underlooked and underappreciated both at work and by her boyfriend.
All of this changes when Downer seeks out breast enlargement surgery impulsively in an effort to change her dissatisfaction.
Unfortunately for Downer, her doctor is a crazy, elder-god worshipping physician who sets the plot in action with the surgery.
What ensues is an original and entertaining horror story that is truly “A killer comedy with big … eyes.”
FOD, Inc. has a mission set on “Educating … young women on how to break down communication barriers and become advocates for their own health and wellness.”
FOD, Inc. was started by Mercedes Wilson, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28. After being diagnosed, she realized young women in her community needed outreach and communication to become advocates for their health. In 2018, FOD, Inc. educated and provided education to over 2,000 youth through fundraising and partnerships.
The “Killer Rack” screening will go directly to FOD’s cause and make it possible for them to continue their mission.
The viewing will take place Saturday Oct. 19, in McEwen, Room 209 from 7-9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $5 and venmo or cash will be accepted.