“Authentic Drive-Ins HorrorFest” Is Bringing Horror Classics To Drive-In Theaters Across The Country This Halloween!
Nobody goes to the drive in to “watch” a movie…if ya know what we mean.
Well, horror fans might beg to differ and a new event has just landed in our popcorn tub to give you some shivers this Halloween season.
To celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Drive-Ins, Authentic Drive-In Theatres across the country present the second annual AUTHENTIC DRIVE-INS HORRORFEST. Participating Authentic Drive-In Theatres will show double, triple, or dusk to dawn marathons of classic Horror films on the largest movie screens in the country!
Retrospective Drive-In Horror film series will include a Sat. Sept. 23, 2023 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Dusk to Dawn show at the Quasar Drive-In featuring the first seven Freddy Krueger ELM STREET classics. To celebrate 45 years of Michael Myers, on October 13-15, the Mahoning Drive-In will present seven HALLOWEEN films including the original classic John Carpenter’s HALLOWEEN (1978), all on 35mm!
Screening at Authentic Drive-In Theatres across the country will be Horror classics including William Friedkin’s THE EXORCIST (1973), John Carpenter’s HALLOWEEN (1978), George A. Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968), a 35th anniversary screening of CHILD’S PLAY (1988), a 40th anniversary screening of THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1983), a 60th anniversary screening of the Herschell Gordon Lewis (“The Godfather of Gore”) splatter classic BLOOD FEAST (1963), Universal Monster nights featuring the original B/W classics, FRIDAY THE 13th (1980), Sam Raimi’s THE EVIL DEAD (1981), and the ultimate midnight movie; THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) featuring a live Shadowcast performance, independent Horror shorts – “Bloody Bites” from Bloody Disgusting & Scotchworthy Productions, and MANY more!
Movies and activities will vary according to location. Continuing the Drive-In Theatre tradition of showmanship, select locations will also feature spooky activities including haunted decorations, costume contests, roaming “monsters” for photo-ops, and Horror flea markets selling Horror movie memorabilia. Many Authentic Drive-Ins will also host community “TRUNK or TREAT” events for children and family friendly Halloween-themed movies.
Find the full screening and event schedule over on AuthenticDriveIns.com.
A highlight of the Drive-In HorrorFest will be the October 6-8, 2023 3rd annual World Drive-In Movie Festival and Jamboree hosted by Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl at the West Wind Drive-In Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roger Corman, the legendary director and producer will be the Jamboree’s guest of honor. Full Moon founder Charles Band will be filming his newest movie on the grounds of the West Wind on Friday!
Special screenings will include a Roger Corman Film Festival, the World Drive-In Movie Festival, and a SLEEPAWAY CAMP 40th Birthday Party with a cast and crew reunion of the 1983 cult classic, including star Felissa Rose, followed by a dusk-to-dawn marathon of all four Sleepaway Camp movies, hosted by Joe Bob and Darcy. Three days and nights of activities including concerts, vendors, bands, food trucks, hijinks, and a Sunday night sleepover. Joe Bob, Darcy and special guests will be available for autograph signings, meet-and-greets, and photo ops. Info and tickets at https://joebobsjamboree.com/.
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