After premiering at Sundance to equal amounts of delight and disgust, Duke himself is proud to present the UK Premiere of the audacious, outrageous and utterly unique New Zealand body horror comedy MUM, I’M ALIEN PREGNANT.

A messy millennial underachiever accidentally becomes alien-pregnant and must contend with sceptical doctors, a useless baby daddy, and her oversharing mother in order to survive and reclaim her life.

That’s just the topline on this gooey, ooey, utterly disgusting comedy that ratches up every dial possible beyond acceptable - truly, this is the kind of gross out experience that was made to enjoy with a crowd with a heart so big you won’t be able to help but fall in love - join your fellow lunatics in celebrating what is one of the best genre films not only in 2026 but of the last decade.

Presented with MYSTERY 35MM TRAILER REEL, as part of OPENING NIGHT of DUKEFEST 2026

In a sleepy little town where nightmares crackle through the airwaves, a late-night radio show becomes more than just spooky storytelling, it’s an omen factory. Each grisly tale it spins seems to claw its way into reality, leaving the locals rattled and whispering: is the broadcast causing the bloodshed? Tonight, one ambitious guest plans to hijack that power for himself, and in this frequency of fear, someone’s going to get tuned out for good.

From the brilliant mind of director Cristian Ponce who terrified us with ‘THE HISTORY OF THE OCCULT’ and ‘A MOTHER’S EMBRACE’ comes a new kind of terror - drenched in neon and throbbing with sexy synth, this loving embrace of 80’s horror and Carpenter bursts onto the big screen with an energy missing from modern cinema: truly a film made for the big screen and the right crowd, do not miss your opportunity to be able to say I was there for its UK debut.

Presented with MYSTERY 35mm RARE TRAILER REEL, as part of CLOSING NIGHT of DUKEFEST 2026

Music Video Preservation Society is delighted to announce a special show dedicated to the amazing music videos of a great British record label - arguably the most maverick of all established British labels - London Records.

Following the success of ‘Hit That Perfect Beat’, the incredible story of London Records as told in a recent, highly acclaimed podcast series, we will take that story now to the big screen - showing the music videos that defined the label, hearing the tales behind the videos and celebrating their creative and cultural importance with some special guests.

And what a range of incredible visual work we have in store. In the early 80s to the late 90s, London Records was the home of groundbreaking pop and cutting-edge dance music, a label continually moving forward and taking risks, extending the boundaries of UK pop culture with a stream of exciting artists: Bananarama, Blancmange, Bronski Beat, Communards, East 17, Fine Young Cannibals, Goldie, Shakespear’s Sister, Utah Saints and more. And in this peak era of MTV their music videos were a crucial element in the creative and promotional armoury of these artists.

These pop promos always captured the moment. Just to give a few examples: the case of Bananarama it was the medium where they fully expressed their evolution, from the girls in Cruel Summer to the divas in Venus; for Bronski Beat, this was where they could tell stories from a LGBT perspective within Thatcher’s Britain; for Fine Young Cannibals, it was the medium that drove them to global stardom; for Shakespear’s Sister, it was where they fully realised their distinctive visual identity.

So this special meeting of MVPS is a brilliant opportunity to revisit the videos of these artists, to enjoy their greatness on the big screen. And MVPS host David Knight will be talking to some guests who will bring fascinating insight to how they were made and their impact - including Sian Pattenden, music journalist and presenter of the 'Hit That Perfect Beat' podcast series; and Katie Baron, author, journalist and authority on the links between fashion and music. 

It promises to be a very special meeting of Music Video Preservation Society at the PCC. So don’t miss it.

Featuring Intro by WrestleTalk

Barry Blaustein's (writer of Coming to America) Beyond The Mat questions what makes him a wrestling fan. Dubbed "The film Vince McMahon doesn't want you to see", it opens the door to what was—at the time—the rarely seen backstage world of professional wrestling during one of its hottest periods ever. With cameos from some of the biggest stars in the industry, such as Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Beyond The Mat is the quintessential film for any fan of the insane world of Pro Wrestling.

Featuring Post-Film Q&A with Director Adam J. Wilde, presented by WrestleTalk

Slowburn Shoot is a feature-length documentary that takes an unvarnished look at the world of independent wrestling through the lens of Absolute Intense Wrestling. Rising stars and ageing vets alike all pass through scrappy regional leagues like AIW. For some, it’s their only paycheck. For others, it’s their last chance. Slowburn Shoot also chronicles the trials and tribulations of founder John Thorne and his beloved co-owner “Chandler Biggins”. The story is told by some of the biggest names in professional wrestling today. They tell their own tales while revealing the tragedy and the ultimate triumph that is Absolute Intense Wrestling.

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PLEASE NOTE - TOMMY WISEAU WILL BE TAKING TO THE STAGE AT THE FILMS ADVERTISED TIME!

Please arrive 30 mins early to collect your ticket, take your seat, grab merch and meet Tommy before the film starts! Yes we know the shows are allocated seating, but if you all arrive at the advertised time we end up with a very busy foyer / bar & you won't get to your seat when the q&a starts!

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Tommy Wiseau returns to The Prince Charles Cinema, live and in person, in Septmeber 2026 to once again answer your questions, pose for photos*, sign autographs** and introduce a host of screenings of the 2003 "masterpiece", THE ROOM!

So what are you waiting for? Get your handful of PLASTIC spoons***, your tuxedos at the ready and prepare to take part in the most "unique" cinematic experience on the planet... Tommy Wiseau's, THE ROOM!

* - Tommy requests that you purchase some of his merchandise before posing for photographs [he'll have the usual DVDs, BluRays, Posters, Pants, Belts, Dogs... you name it, he's selling it!]

** - Same applies for photo opps as it does for signatures, pick up some merch to put a smile on Tommy's face for your photo together.

*** - No Metal Spoons, No Inflatables, No American Footballs!!! If found throwing any of these, they will be confiscated and you will be asked to leave with no refund. Please consider the environment and don't go overboard with plastic spoons. A handful is all you need to get you through the screening. If any customers are found bringing in an overabundance of plastic spoons, we will confiscate them and give you what we deem to be an appropriate amount for the evening.

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About THE ROOM

Johnny is a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored of him and decides to seduce Johnny's best friend, Mark. From there, nothing will be the same again.

www.TheRoomMovie.com

"If a lot of people love each other the world will be a better place to live." - Tommy Wiseau

THE NEW MOVIE BY TOMMY WISEAU!

PLEASE NOTE - TOMMY WISEAU WILL BE TAKING TO THE STAGE AT THE FILMS ADVERTISED TIME!

Please arrive 30 mins early to collect your ticket, take your seat, grab merch and meet Tommy before the film starts! Yes we know the shows are allocated seating, but if you all arrive at the advertised time we end up with a very busy foyer / bar & you won't get to your seat when the Q&A starts!

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From the creator of THE ROOM, join us for the return of Tommy Wiseau's BIG SHARK with TOMMY WISEAU LIVE AND IN PERSON from 3rd SEPTEMBER 2026!

Three firefighters, George, Patrick & Tim, must save New Orleans from a gigantic shark. Can New Orleans survive?

Please Note: This film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.

Screening at the Prince Charles Cinema and in the UK for the first time, Frowzy Films is proud to present SHOWGIRLS 2: PENNY’S FROM HEAVEN. The sequel to Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls, Showgirls 2 is written, edited, directed and produced by Rena Riffel (Showgirls, Mulholland Drive), who reprises her role as Penny in Showgirls and stars in the film. We follow Penny as she hitchhikes from Las Vegas to LA, desperate to become a professional dancer at the exclusive Stardancer club. However, she quickly descends into the city's seedy underbelly, encountering vicious dancers and manipulative men at every turn of her rise to success. Part INLAND EMPIRE, part 70s erotic film, part threadbare reimagining of the original, Rena Riffel’s vision was put together on a crowdfunded budget of just $30,000. Produced via consumer grade camera equipment, borrowed hotel rooms and guerilla filming, Showgirls 2: Penny’s From Heaven is a must watch for any fan of low budget cinema or the original Showgirls. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the film.

This screening will include a prerecorded video introduction from Rena Riffel.

Showgirls 2: Penny’s From Heaven is presented by Frowzy Films, co-curated by Molly Miles (Category H) and Pete Cann (Scour Cinema). Frowzy Films is a film club which explores microbudget genre cinema from a place of genuine love, putting small budget films on the big screen and celebrating them in a fresh light.

"One of the best TV and film podcasts" - The Telegraph

Join the hosts of chart-topping, award-winning Alan Partridge fan podcast Monkey Tennis as they celebrate a full decade of dissecting, discussing and celebrating Norwich's finest broadcaster, joined by very special guest, BAFTA nominee, comedy legend and Partridge alumni Peter Serafinowicz.

This special intimate one-off anniversary live podcast recording sees your four dalendless hosts return to the scene of their first ever live show, to recognise and revel in Alan Gordon Partridge's glory. They'll also be speaking to star of I'm Alan Partridge (as well as Guardians of the Galaxy, Amandaland, Parks & Recreation, Shaun of the Dead, Spaced and 100+ more), Peter Serafinowicz, about his epic career and his time as Alan's antagonist and lover of American things, Tex.

In the meantime, catch up on over 150 episodes of the Monkey Tennis podcast, covering almost everything Alan's ever done, at podfollow.com/monkeytennis