Forest of Changing Shapes Film Series: Frogs
The fourth and final installment of the Forest of Changing Shapes Film Series delves into the theme of environmental retribution with the 1972 horror-comedy Frogs. Directed by George McCowan, the film examines the repercussions humanity may encounter for its arrogance in seeking to control and exploit the natural world.
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Dir. George McCowan, Frogs, 1972. 90 minutes.
FILM SYNOPSIS
A wildlife photographer encounters a family that is being attacked by various animals on their island estate. The family's patriarch, Jason Crockett, is a grumpy, disabled millionaire who hates nature and poisons anything that crawls on his property. On his birthday, the frogs and other animals begin to get revenge on Crockett.
This program is held in conjunction with the exhibition Hugh Hayden: Home Work, September 18, 2024–June 1, 2025.