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Movies to give you Halloween Chills

Going to a movie in October in Los Angeles is much more than just sitting down with popcorn to watch a slasher.  There are numerous movie theaters combining live action with the silver screen.  Also it's a great time of year to catch silent movies in large format and live music.

bulletSpecial Mood Setting Halloween Movie Presentations
bulletMixed format movies - movie and actors
bulletSilent Movies
bulletScary Movie Ideas
bulletSpecial presentations and Classic Horror Movies
bulletA selective list of this year's scary movies for your chills and thrills at your local movie theaters

We will be adding movie info up until the last moment because of the way they schedule shows.

Special Halloween Movie Presentations

Many theatres have special screens planned for Halloween and the weekend before.  Pick up a paper or hit www.MovieFone.com and check out the theatres. 

Tasty treats range from Silent Movies to Cult Classics...

Mixed format - Movies & Actors

Just because a movie's on the big screen, doesn't mean you just sit there and watch.  Audience participation is so much more fun.

Rocky Horror Picture Show - Movie w/ live cast

If you're looking for the live theater presentation, click <here>

  The ultimate Halloween midnight move show.  Get out the rice, your fishnets, clean underwear and get ready to time warp with the entire audience! Special days make this movie so much more fun because you'll have the best of the "live casts", extra events, wall to wall folks all ready to let go modern problems and reenact that dark and stormy night when the innocent meet whole wacky Transylvania group.  You may have no voice left by the time the movie is out... but it's a great stress relievers... as well as just nostalgic, naughty fun.

Please check the web sites for each movie theater to know what is allowed for props.  Some do have kits you can buy.

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Info: midnight showing will probably be the Saturday before Halloween - this varies by theatre. Check their listings the weekend before.
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Landmark Rialto Theatre, 1023 Fair Oaks, Pasadena, Cast: Rockys Whores - Longest running show in California. Normally runs:  2nd Saturday of the month
bulletThe Rialto has closed!  It's the end of an era!

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Landmark Nuart Theatre
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11272 Santa Monica Blvd, West LA, 

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Cast: Sins O the Flesh .  Normally runs: almost every Saturday.
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Two shows Halloween weekend, Friday and Saturday

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The Queen Mary Royal Theater
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The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach

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Cast:  Midnight Insanity.  Normally runs: almost every Saturday, opens at 10:30

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West Hills Laemmle Fallbrook 7
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6731 Fallbrook (between Victory & Vanowen in the west San Fernando Valley). 

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Cast: Wild and Untamed Things (WUT)  Normally runs: first Friday of the Month

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Friday, October 5, 2007

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more may get added as I find them

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To find the show anyplace in the country follows these links... many thanks to the fans that keep up lists...
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Movie screenings: http://www.towson.edu/~jbaker/rockytheaters/theater.html

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Live stage shows: http://www.rockyshows.net/

 

The www.moviefone.com or www.fandango.com/ will give you all the theatre details.

Silent Movies

See the silent move classes up on the big screen

Halloween Horror Fest with the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

 Old Town El Segundo plays movies with a twist.  The Wurlitzer always plays a short prologue prior to each film presentation. What a way to get into the mood for a spooky movie. "The theater organ is actually a one-man band since it is made up of several instruments all under the control of the organist."

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Info: http://www.otmh.org/ , (310)322-2592. The Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo.
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Movies: $8, unless listed separated

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Show times: Fri: 8:15; Sat: 2:30, 8:15; Sun: 2:30

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Schedule for Silent Horror Movies:
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Oct 26-28, 2007, The Phantom of the Opera, 1925

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

 Annual Halloween event, featuring the classic landmark silent film with renowned organist Clark Wilson returning to provide the soundtrack live on the hall's magnificent pipe organ - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.

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Info: http://www.disneyhall.org/calendar/44.html 
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October 31, 2007  - 8pm
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Walt Disney Concert Hall

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111 S. Grand Ave., LA

Halloween and Mourning Movie Night - Heritage Square

 Relax outdoors and enjoy the chills of a scary movie at Heritage Square Museum. Features will include classic Walt Disney Halloween cartoons, the famous 1922 silent movie classic Nosferatu and more. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a small picnic, and warm clothing. Beverages, popcorn, and candy will be available for purchase.  The gates will open at 7 p.m. for picnics with the show starting at dusk.  
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Info: www.heritagesquare.org
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Saturday, Oct. 27, 2008
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Tickets: Free to museum members, $10 for general public

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Heritage Square Museum
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3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles

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Also check out a spook-tacular time at Heritage Square during the  Halloween
Mourning Tours

The Silent Movie Theatre

  Celebrate Halloween weekend in haunting comedic style.  Tickets $10 .  NOT just silent movies this year!

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Info: http://www.silentmovietheatre.com  or  (323) 655-2520
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Thursday, October 25, 2007, 8pm
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Hell's Bells, heavy metal horror & Alice Cooper in Welcome to my Nightmare

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Friday, October 26, 2007, 7:30 / 10pm
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2 versions of Possession -- Director's Cut & US producer's cut

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Saturday, October 27, 2007
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Creature with the Atomic Brain - 7:30

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Halloween III, Season of the Witch - 10:30

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Sunday, October 28, 2007
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Nightmare Alley - 1pm

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Japanese Jitters - Onibaba & Hausu 7:30/10

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Monday, October 29, 2007 - 8pm - creature double feature
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Pumpkinhead and Rawhead Rex

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Tuesday, October 30, 2007 -8pm - Homophobia homo-horror
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Nightmare on Elm Street II & Jeepers Creepers

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Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 8pm - Silent scares
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Haxan (1922) AKA Witchcraft though the ages plus selective shorts.  Live organ.

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611 North Fairfax Avenue, Hollywood, California 90036, (one-half block south of Melrose Avenue).
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Tickets $10

Silent Horror - UCLA Film & Television Archive

See restored copies of classic silent movies on the UCLA campus.  Live musical accompaniment by Robert Israel.

bulletInfo: www.cinema.ucla.edu (in calendar) or 310-206-FILM
bulletSelect nights Saturday, October 8 - Thursday, October 20, 2005 (see schedule below)
bulletTickets: $5, available on the web
bulletJames Bridges Theater in Melnitz Hall, northeast corner of the UCLA Westwood campus, near Sunset and Hilgard.
bulletSchedule:
bulletSaturday, October 8 - 7:30 pm
bulletThe Cat and the Canary - (US, 1927)
bulletWaxworks (Das Wachsfigurenkabinett) - (Germany, 1924)
bulletFriday, October 14 - 7:30 pm
bulletThe Fall of the House of Usher (La chute de la maison Usher) - (France, 1928)
bulletDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - (US, 1920)
bulletSunday, October 16 - 7:00 pm
bulletVampyr (Vampyr-Der Traum Des Allan Gray) - (Germany/France, 1932)
bulletWednesday, October 19  - 7:30 pm
bulletThe Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Kabinett des Dr. Caligari) - (Germany, 1919)
bulletThe Golem (Der Golem, Wie Er In Die Welt Kam) - (Germany, 1920)

Scary Movie Ideas

Special Presentations & Classics

ScreamFest Horror Film and Screenplay Competition 

  Looking for newer scary movies?  How about a week of movies? Come see the latest.  Also catch some of the classics with special guests, lectures and autograph sessions.  The festival is Oct. 12-21, 2007.  Catch numerous LA premieres of the up and coming horror movies.

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A few highlights of the new and classics screening:
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30 Days of Night

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Return to the House on Haunted Hill

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The Headless Horseman

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Buried Alive

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Friday the 13th in 3-D

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Featured movies from around the world include...
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Opening, Friday, October 12, 2007
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Diary of the Dead

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Closing, Sunday, October 21, 2007
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Info: http://screamfestla.com/  or 323-656-4SCREAM  for a complete schedule and more details about ticket requirements for the special features.
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Oct. 12-21, 2007 , 6pm until midnight

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Grauman’s Chinese Mann 6 at Hollywood and Highland, Hollywood

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Tickets 2005:
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$10 per movie, $200 for all films, $300 for the full festival pass including dinners, parties, seminars and more.  Tickets on sales now.

Horrorfest

 After Dark Films Horrorfest again invades theatres with 8 Films to
Die For
this November.  This thrilling nationwide horror film festival
is coming to a theatre near you.  These are scary film at the far end of horror.

Looking to pick a "Miss Horror Fest" - <rules> and watch the videos.

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Info: http://www.horrorfestonline.com/
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November 9-18, 2007 - see theaters for show times  (Theater announcement coming.)
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Numerous theaters

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Tickets: Buy special passes in advance that include admissions to all 8 movies and goody bag or buy individual tickets.

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Miss Horror Fest contest from September 1-30, 2007

American Cinematheque - Halloween Horror at the Aero

 Classic horror movies on the big screen...

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Schedule:
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
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The Haunting (1963) & The Uninvited (1944)

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Friday, October 26, 2007
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The Demon Seed (1977) & Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

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Saturday, October 27, 2007 -- Dusk to Dawn Horrorthon
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Return of the Living Dead (1985), Shaun of the Dead, Freaks (1932), From Beyond (1986), The Beyond (1981), Last House of the Left (1972), The Children (1980), The Gates of Hell (1980)
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$20, starts at 7:30.  All night snacks and food

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Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 7:30
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The Omen (1976)

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Info: http://www.americancinematheque.com/Aero/ or <event details>
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Aero Theatre
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1328 Montana Avenue at 14th Street, Santa Monica

Cemetery Screenings - The Shining

 Ever wanted to catch a scary movie in a cemetery???  Here's your chance.  Bring a picnic dinner, spread a blanket, listen to a DJ spinning tunes before and after.  Full list of how to best enjoy your night <here>

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Info: http://www.cinespia.org/
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October 31, 2007
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gates at 5:30 movie at 7:00

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$10 donation

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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6000 Santa Monica Blvd at Grover

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D

 Watch the 1993 classic movie  at the El Capitan Theatre along with two of his earlier films, "Frankenwennie" and "Vincent".  See classic props and sets from the movie.

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Info: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/el_capitan/index.html    or 1-800-DISNEY6,   Six shows a day.
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October 19-November 18, 2007

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(still confirming ticket info) Tickets Adult: $11, Kids & Seniors $8, group pricing available, special $20 VIP inkling no-wait & "best seat" promise.  El Capitan Theatre, 6830 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood.

Poltergeist - 25th anniversary screening

Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

 As part of its “Prime Tech” screening series the Academy’s Science and Technology Council presents a 25th anniversary screening of the supernatural horror classic Poltergeist, followed by an onstage panel discussion with key members of the film's sound and visual effects crew.

bulletInfo: http://www.oscars.org/events  or (310) 247-3600
bulletThursday, October 25, 2007, 7 pm /opens at 6
bulletTickets $5 / $3 for members. On sale as of Oct 3, buy at box office or by mail, no phone order. 
bulletLinwood Dunn Theater
bulletThe Academy’s Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study, 1313 Vine Street, Hollywood
bulletNo costumes, this is movies and discussion

Fright Night & Friday the 13th

  Catch a frightful double feature in the theater. Chills, screams, blood and fun. Halloween weekend fun.  Costume contest on the 31st at 7:30.

bulletInfo: http://www.newbevcinema.com/  or  http://www.myspace.com/newbeverlycinema
bulletSunday - Tues Halloween weekend, October 29th at 3:30 and 7:30 October 30 & 31st, 2006 at 7:30
bulletTickets on $7
bulletNew Beverly Cinema
7165 Beverly Blvd, LA  (between la Brea and Fairfax)
bulletCome in costume on Halloween night!

Hollywood's Master Storytellers - Stan Lee

 Hollywood's Master Storytellers will be celebrating Stan Lee's career and creations with a presentation of one of Stan's favorite movies Spider-Man 2 followed by a live Q&A with Stan "The Man " Lee himself and hosted by Kevin Smith (Clerks 2).

Come in your favorite Stan Lee character costume:  X-men, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hunk, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Electra, etc

bulletInfo: www.hollywoodsmasterstorytellers.com
bulletOctober 30, 2006 / 7:30
bulletGrauman's Chinese Theater - Hollywood/Highland
bullet www.manntheaters.com
bulletbuy in advance, will sell out

Ideas from your Local Movie Theaters

  Want a regular theatre to get in the mood???  There are always a number of scary movies released by the studios and special Halloween showings are getting more popular.

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Just out for 2007, general release - They're getting an early start this year!
bulletHalloween - 2007
bulletA remake of the classic.  This time you get to find out the back history of Michael Myers as the clock spins to show his formation during childhood. (While this was release at the end of summer, expect it to make it's appearance again right around Halloween.)
bulletDirector: Rob Zombie
bulletStaring: Tyler Mane, Sheri Moon, Scout Taylor-Compton, William Forsythe, Malcolm McDowell, Danielle Harris
bullet30 Days of Night
bulletMix 30 days of solid night in an Alaskan town with Vampires and residents.  Who will survive the night?
bulletDirector: David Slade
bulletStarring: Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston
bullet Resident Evil: Extinction
bullet The final chapter of the trilogy based on the video game has the survivors once again trying to stop the virus that creates the un-dead.  This time the survivors have bio-enhancements in their favor.
bulletDirector: Russell Mulcahy
bulletStaring: Ali Larter, Ashanti, Chris Egan
bulletSaw IV
bulletThis time a SWAT commander must figure a way out of a deadly maze without going to pieces while FBI profilers try to figure out Jigsaw's puzzle.
bulletDirector: Darren Lynn Bousman
bulletStarring: Tobin Bell, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell
bulletTrick 'r Treat
bulletSome Halloween rituals should not be messed with, as a small town discovers.  Strange creatures of every variety - human and otherwise - try to survive the scariest night of the year.  (Comedy/Horror)
bulletDirector:  Michael Dougherty
bulletStarring: Anna Paquin, Brian Cox
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House
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Chased into a house by the Tin Man, they must kill one of their own to survive the game or go deeper into the dangers of the house.
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Director: Robby Henson

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Starring: Michael Madsen, Leslie Easterbrook, Bill Moseley

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Rogue
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Imagine Jaws on a river boat on a cruse of the Australian Outback.  It's the passengers vs. a giant gator.
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Director: Greg McLean

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Starring: Michael Vartan, Radha Mitchell, Stephen Curry

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Tim Burtons: Nightmare before Christmas: 3D
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Time Burton's classic return with a dazzling makeover in digital 3D.  Now 3 times as much fun.
bulletDirector: Henry Selick
bulletStarring: Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey

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Just out in Limited release for 2007
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Sarah Landon and the Paranormal Hour
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A teen in a small town has paranormal encounters
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Director: Lisa Comrie

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Starring: Rissa Walters

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Weirdsville
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What if two stoners burried their girlfriend and she woke up in the middle of a Satanic ritual.  Why they bumble a heist they run from drug dealer, the cult and little people.  Wierd.
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Director: Allan Moyle

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Starring: Scott Speedman, Wes Bentley, Taryn Manning

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Special releases, sometimes single showings
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(still waiting for this info)

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And more. can be found if you dig around  using your fav movie guide
bullet www.moviefone.com  will give you all the theatre details
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www.comingsoon.net and http://www.rottentomatoes.com  have trailers,  pics and articles on the latest movies.

Costumes????  At the movies???  Up to you... but it's a great time to wear the 'blacks' and powder your face, at least.  Best in a group.

Just watch out for those with the naturally sharp teeth.

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