Horror fans, mark your calendars! Film at Lincoln Center will welcome back its acclaimed Scary Movies festival from Wednesday, August 12, through Thursday, August 20. Now in its 14th year, the nine-day festival showcases 16 films spanning horror, thrillers, dark fantasies, black comedies, and more, along with filmmaker Q&As, special guest appearances, and restored cult classics. All films will screen in the Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue).
This year’s lineup includes the Opening Night film Buddy and Closing Night selection The Threshing, along with anniversary screenings of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (40th anniversary) and Wendigo (25th anniversary). Audiences can also catch a new 35mm print of Cam, along with films from emerging and acclaimed filmmakers. Whether you’re a longtime horror fan or simply looking for a unique night at the movies, this killer lineup is sure to deliver a reel scare.
Tickets are on sale now and start at $18. Discounted tickets are available for students, seniors, persons with disabilities, and Film at Lincoln Center members. Moviegoers can also save with a three-film package or an all-access pass, while Opening and Closing Night screenings offer the option to attend post-screening parties. Before or after the show, grab a bite to eat at Café Paradiso (144 West 65th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue) or Lincoln Ristorante (142 West 65th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue), both just steps from the Walter Reade Theater.
View the full festival lineup and purchase tickets on the Scary Movies XIV festival page, then learn even more about this year’s festival here.
Photo: Sudden Fury, David Marriott. Courtesy of Film at Lincoln Center.
