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Rediscover The Devil’s Mistress

Long before the “Acid Western” had a name, The Devil’s Mistress was redefining the genre. Shot in 1965 by NMSU professor Orville “Buddy” Wanzer with a cast of Las Cruces locals, this trailblazing indie film put Southern New Mexico on the cinematic map. Now, after years in obscurity, it returns in a newly restored version for a special one-night-only screening at the Silco Theatre in Silver City.

Film scholar Julia Smith will introduce the film, share insights from the Orville “Bud” Wanzer archives at NMSU, and present a trailer for her documentary, Birth of the Acid Western. A Q&A will follow the screening.

This event is also a fundraiser for Birth of the Acid Western, a documentary exploring the forgotten legacy of Wanzer’s work and its impact on the genre. Donations to support the film’s completion can be made at the event or online.

March 30, 2025
Silco Theatre, Silver City, NM
$12 General Admission | $5 Students

Be part of film history—see the film that helped define a genre and support the documentary bringing its story to life.

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The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Southwest Word Fiesta™ or its steering committee.

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