City of Minneapolis Shuts Down Outdoor Movie Shows Barricade Ordered

Minneapolis - July 13, 2001-For Immediate Release

The city of Minneapolis will mobilize extra police
tomorrow night, Saturday, July 14, 2001, to prevent
the showing of the film "Vampire Hookers" outside the
Grainbelt Brewery complex, located at 77 13th Ave.
Northeast. According to Carter Johnson of MCDA, which
manages the Grainbelt property, barricades, armed
officers, and city officials will be on hand to
prevent the public from attending the show. Johnson
says the city will spend, "considerable funds and
effort" to prevent the show from taking place.

The 1978 film was scheduled as part of Atomic Shock
Theater's "Guerilla Drive-In" series. Atomic Shock
Theater has presented its unique shows in numerous
public and commercial venues since 1999. This marks
the second consecutive summer that the troupe has
presented outdoor shows at the Grainbelt, under
permits issued by the City of Minneapolis. Citing
sudden issues including the "right of entry" to a
grassy area adjacent to the parking lot, and various
city licensing issues, today's order from MCDA
effectively bans any future performances planned by
the troupe on MCDA property.

Atomic Shock Theater booking representative Bill
Carter expressed surprise at the order from MCDA, just
one day before the show. Carter says, "We regret any
misunderstanding with the city in this matter. Atomic
Shock Theater has long operated with the belief that
it was in compliance with local ordinance. We have
enjoyed a good relationship with the city and MCDA,
and have certainly always been willing to work out any
problematic issues. We hope this can be worked out in
the near future, but we will not withdraw the film in
question, "Vampire Hookers", from our repertoire of
shows. We will continue searching for a venue that
will allow this performance."

"Vampire Hookers" stars horror film legend John
Carradine, and award-winning Philippine actor Vic
Diaz. It was first released to American theaters in
1978, with an R-rating issued by the Motion Picture
Association of America.

More information about Atomic Shock Theater is
available at www.carschoolfilms.com.