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Halloween Begins Right Now!

Perhaps it’s because this has been such an outstandingly horrible two years, or maybe it’s because we’re all wearing masks anyway so why not just go Full Halloween Costume?

Whatever the reason, there seems to be a super abundance of Halloween events planned for this year. 

So far, here’s what we know:

The Moviehouse
Millerton, N.Y.

Each film will open on a Wednesday evening with an introduction by Theater Manager (and horror fan extraordinaire) Casey Lehman, who will explain why each of these films was so significant in its decade.

“Psycho” 

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Wednesday, Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. in the Screening Lounge

“The Bird with the Crystal Plumage”

Director: Dario Argento

Wednesday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. in the Screening Lounge

“The Shining”

Director: Stanley Kubrick

Wednesday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. in the Screening Lounge

“Misery”

Director: Rob Reiner

Wednesday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. in the Screening Lounge

 

Kent Memorial Library and House of Books
Kent, Conn.

Free outdoor movies at the library on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Blankets, chairs and cozy apparel encouraged. Registration is not required but is helpful, kla-bmcallister@biblio.org.

Oct. 7 “Dracula” starring Bela Lugosi, 1931

Oct. 14, “The Old Dark House,” with Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas and Charles Laughton, 1932

Oct. 21, “Cat People,” 1942

Oct. 28, “The Bride of Frankenstein” with Elsa Lanchester and Boris Karloff, 1935

 

Four Brothers Drive-in and The Black Hole Monoplex
Amenia, N.Y.

Hole-a-Ween will be a celebration of the premiere of “Halloween Kills,” and will be an immersive live and livestreamed double-feature event on Oct. 16 with screenings beginning at 7 p.m.  

For more information, go to www.blackholemonoplex.com/HOLEAWEEN

 

The Wassaic Project 
Wassaic, N.Y.

The Wassaic Project this year will host a Haunted Hamlet on Saturday, Oct. 30, beginning at 3 p.m., with seven PG-rated art installations/trick-or-treating stations around Maxon Mills and the Luther Barn field. 

 This event is free for all ages, but please register so there can be enough candy available.

At 7 p.m., The Lantern will host the Monster’s Ball, featuring live music, DJ sets and a costume contest. 

Monster’s Ball tickets ($20) must be purchased in advance and all attendees must wear a costume. 

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