6 June 2025

Strait-Jacket | Screening at the NFSA

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Strait-Jacket Screening at the NFSA. Photo: NFSA

M | 93 Mins | 1964 | DCP | US | D: William Castle

After 20 years in an asylum for axing her husband and his lover in front of her young daughter, a woman is released – only to face a past she can’t escape. Joan Crawford delivers a tour-de-force performance in William Castle’s chilling psychological thriller.

‘You can giggle at Strait-Jacket if you want … but that laughter doesn’t negate Castle’s uncanny ability to crudely patch together eerie, creepy nightmare shockers.’ – Movies & Drinks

The details

What: Screening of Strait-Jacket
When: Sat 26 Jul 1:00 PM
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $12-16 (+$1.50 booking fee) via the NFSA website

Accessibility

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience film. We provide specialised equipment for a range of accessibility needs. Arc Cinema is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 02 6248 2000 or email tickets@nfsa.gov.au

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