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Halloween is quickly approaching, which means it’s the perfect time to watch all your favorite scary movies. Whether you’re a major horror buff or you love a cozy autumn film, there are plenty of exciting screenings happening in San Francisco for the rest of October.
Graveyard Shift Horror Movie Marathon
Roxie Theater is hosting its second annual all-night horror movie marathon this weekend, on Friday, October 17. The movie marathon includes five iconic horror films, starting with cult classic Carrie and ending with a yet-to-be-announced surprise film. The other films on the schedule include New Nightmare, Sleepaway Camp, and Re-Animator. The event will also include a costume contest, free popcorn and coffee all night, and even 2 am pizza from Joyride. If you don’t think you can make it all night, you can also buy a separate ticket just for the first film, Carrie. Tickets cost $40, and the show starts at 9:15 pm on Friday, October 17.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Screenings
Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of the most iconic Halloween films, and this year is extra special because it’s the cult classic’s 50th anniversary. The film is best experienced with interactive shows, and there are plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.
October 23: Broadway SF: Rocky Horror Picture Show, The 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour: A live shadow cast will perform during the screening of the film, with actress Nell Campbell in attendance for a meet and greet. Find tickets here. October 25: Balboa Theater See a screening of the film with The Bawdy Castle shadow cast and audience participation. Find tickets here. October 31: Balboa Theater Double Feature An early evening showing and an 11:30 pm showing with the shadow cast for Halloween night. Find tickets here. Ghost Fest at Balboa Theater
Balboa Theater is also hosting Ghost Fest, a two-day movie marathon featuring ghost movies. Ghost Fest is this weekend, October 18 and 19. The schedule includes Fairyland, The Changeling, The Innocents, and more. You can find tickets and see the full schedule here.