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A Cure For Brainrot bookclub 02 - Bataille & Barker
This book club discusses part one of Georges Bataille’s Eroticism alongside the film Hellraiser; attendees do not read or watch the materials at the event.
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October 28, 2026 · 7 PM – 9 PM
Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Rd, London ·
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Discuss Georges Bataille’s Eroticism alongside Clive Barker’s Hellraiser, using the film to examine and critique ideas in the book.
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Organizer’s description
A Cure For Brainrot is a non-fiction book club reading philosophy/politics/psychology paired with a film each month. This month, Bataille & Barker. Make Your Brain Work Good At our October 2026 session we will be discussing: Book: *Eroticism* (part one) by Georges Bataille Film: *Hellraiser* (1987) by Clive Barker We don't read or watch the materials at the event. We will be using the film to help us understand and apply the ideas in the text and critique both. We will be discussing part one of Eroticism - you won't have to read part two to participate. Event Details We meet on the first floor of The Idea Store in Lab 1a, 7-8.50pm, on the last Wednesday of each month. https://www.ideastore.co.uk The Idea Store is letting us use the space for free so please be respectful and leave the place neat. WhatsApp We have a WhatsApp group for discussion and updates. https://chat.whatsapp.com/CLcaenlN12d3LV0NRYN3Wj?mode=gi_t Spaces & RSVPing No need to RSVP. Meetup limits the amount of attendees who can RSVP to 10 - if this number has been reached, you can still show up!
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