Classic Horror is what we’re all about, and just like the ghoul old days, all SHOCK IT TO ME! film presentations are double-features (that means, two movies for one low ticket price), which includes stage presentations with our gruesome guests and access to our Vendors Mezzanine! Plus, you can win fang-tastic prizes in our creepy contests—including DVDs and a real dead body—at every screening!
-LAST YEAR’S FANG-TASTIC FEATURE FILM LINE-UP!-
Our Screaming Screenings of 2008
Special Guest SID HAIG! Doors @ 6:00 PM
7:30 PM • Jack Hill’s SPIDER BABY (1964)
Hill’s biting black comedy about an inbred family suffering from a regressive disease that causes them to go mad, is both hysterical and disturbing. While the years of unspeakable transgressions committed by the Merrye Family have been covered up by their faithful chauffeur (Chaney), the plot begins to unravel towards its terrifying end when distant relatives—with intentions on the family fortune—come calling. Lon Chaney Jr., Sid Haig, Jill Banner (1964, 86 mins., 35mm)
10 PM • George Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)
Often imitated, but never equaled, Romero’s shocking independent classic began America’s strange love affair with flesh-eating zombies. Stark black & white photography and earnest performances from an ensemble cast, underline the claustrophobic terror, which is amplified on the Castro Theatre’s colossal screen—don’t you dare miss this rare screening! Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, Keith Wayne, Judith Ridley (1968, 96 min, 35mm)
Saturday Afternoon Matinee Spookacular with B-Minus! Doors @ 1:00 PM
2:00 PM • Terence Fisher’s HORROR OF DRACULA (1958)
Produced by the UK-based Hammer, this impressive adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, was shocking and revolutionary for its time, with copious amounts of sanguine and sexuality—which became part and parcel of the Hammer Horror tradition. A massive worldwide hit, the film launched the career of actor Christopher Lee (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars). Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough. Director Terence Fisher. (1958, 82 min, 35mm)
4:00 PM • Terence Fisher’s THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957)
Hammer’s first pioneering and rich gothic horror, while originally condemned for its violence and gore, was a box office sensation across the globe, which fueled the resurgence of the Horror Film. Cushing’s cold and murderous Frankenstein, obsessed with the creation of life from death, is far more monstrous than his own creation (Lee). Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart. Director Terence Fisher. (1957, 83 min, 35mm)
Special Guests KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT & LARA PARKER! Doors @ 5:45 PM
6:30 PM • Dan Curtis’ NIGHT OF DARK SHADOWS (1971)
The second film adaptation of the gothic and popular DARK SHADOWS series, features a tale of reincarnation, possession, and revenge from beyond the grave. Hung as a witch in the 19th Century, Angelique (Parker) seeks to reunite with her lover, Charles Collins, who has been reincarnated as Quentin Collins (Selby). David Selby, Grayson Hall, Kate Jackson, Lara Parker. Director Dan Curtis. (1971, 95 min, 35mm) NOT ON DVD
Plus, Film historian, Darren Gross, gives us a look at the restoration of NIGHT OF DARK SHADOWS!
9:30 PM • Dan Curtis’ HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS (1970)
Cursed with vampirism and sealed in the family crypt, Barnabas Collins (Frid) is accidentally released 150 years later, and presents himself as his own descendent. As he feeds on his family members, he becomes obsessed with governess Maggie Evans (Scott), but soon the secret of his horrific identity is revealed. Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Roger. Director Dan Curtis. (1970, 97 min, RARE IB TECHINCOLOR 35MM PRINT!) NOT ON DVD
