This Christmas, Video Bazaar is proud to present the most terrifying stocking filler imaginable from the depths of 52nd Street, Andy Milligan's festive family get-together from hell, Seeds.
Set during a volatile family reunion, Seeds captures Milligan’s unflinching vision of human cruelty, blending horror with melodrama as family grudges become unwrapped over Christmas. Known for its low-budget grit, claustrophobic energy, and Milligan's misanthropic look at family dynamics, Seeds is a bitter exploration of isolation, anger, and family conflict.
At the heart of this reunion is the family matriarch, Claris, a domineering and cruel woman whose influence has left her children emotionally scarred. The children, each struggling with their own secrets, grudges, and traumas, are coerced into joining the holiday gathering, setting the stage for Milligan's spiteful polemic on family pathology.
Milligan, a polarizing figure in 1960s and 70s cinema, is celebrated for his unorthodox and DIY approach to filmmaking. Often shooting on 16mm with minimal resources, he used raw performances and visceral subject matter to inflict his bitter world view onto audiences. Despised and revered in equal measure, Milligan’s films often confront taboos, with Seeds standing as one of his most intense works, a Christmas cult classic for those fascinated by the darker side of the festive period.
This screening is presented by the cult film collective, Video Bazaar, who are proud to show this rarely screened film and are dedicated to bringing the weird and the obscure to London audiences at The Garden Cinema. Please note this event will feature an intro and carefully curated pre-show material.
