Music Box of Horrors Returns

July 24, 2021 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Arachnophobia, Music Box of Horrors, Music Box Theatre, Strait-Jacket, Tenebre, The Faculty | Leave a comment

Chicago’s Music Box Theatre has announced the date for their 24-hour marathon that makes it’s return from the grave! It will be taking place from noon on Saturday, Oct. 23rd to noon on Sunday, the 24th. So far they have announced 4 features:

Strait-Jacket (1964)
Tenebre (1982)
Arachnophobia (1990)
The Faculty (1998)

Tickets are on sale now, at $30 until the day of the event, then it will be $35. But before you buy your tickets, please read the below notice from the Music Box about the event:

“All 2021 Music Box of Horrors attendees entering the Music Box Theatre will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have proof of a negative PCR test within the past 72 hours. Proof will need to be shown at the door before entering. The COVID situation is ever-evolving and the above is our current plan to ensure the wellness of all who attend the Music Box of Horrors marathon. If any of this changes, we will alert all ticket buyers and update this webpage accordingly.”

Giallopalooza at the Drive-In!

July 13, 2021 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Bird with the Crystal Plumage, Blood and Black Lace, Cat O' Nine Tails, Dario Argento's Fear, Deep Red, Giallopalooza, Lizard in a Woman's Skin, Lucio Fulci, Mario Bava, Riverside Drive-In, Sergio Martino, Torso, What have you Done to Solange, Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key | Leave a comment

How would you like to be able to see 8 classic Italian giallo films over two nights on the big screen? Then start making your plans to go to this fall’s Drive-In Super Monster-Rama on Sept. 17th & 18th for their Giallopalooza, taking place at the Riverside Drive-in in Vandergrift, PA. The titles have have announced are some of the best of the sub-genre and are going to give fans a wide range of entertainment, from the over-the-top exploitation style of Sergio Martino (Torso & Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key) or classic giallo like masters like Dario Argento (The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, The Cat O’Nine Tails & Deep Red), Mario Bava’s (Blood and Black Lace), and Lucio Fulci (Lizard in a Woman’s Skin).

Chattanooga Film Fest Report

July 3, 2021 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Bed, Black Medusa, Blood Conscious, Bloodshed, Body of the Mind, Chattanooga Film Festival, Coming Home in the Dark, Five Desperate Women, Golem, Hero's Journey, Kandisha, Koreatown Ghost Story, Messe Basse, No One Is Coming, Parallel Minds, The Lodger, Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched | 1 Comment

This was my first time attending a real film festival that I was able to make it for more than a couple of movies, even though it was still a virtual fest with all the screenings online. Better than nothing these days, right? Big thanks to my friend Neil Calderone for putting this on my radar because over six days, I’ve watched nine features and eight short films and found no disappointments in any of them. Sure, there were some I enjoyed more than others, but they were still all very entertaining and I’m glad I got to see them.

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Chattanooga Film Festival

June 19, 2021 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged An Ideal Host, Blood Conscious, Canni and the Vampire, Chattanooga Film Festival, Dandisha, Duel on the River, Kier-La Janisse, My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To, Teddy, Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched | Leave a comment

Starting next Thursday the 24th, and running through Tuesday the 29th is the Chattanooga Film Festival, which will be held online once again due to the pandemic. But that shouldn’t stop you from having the chance to see some interesting and intriguing films! Just browsing through the film listing, it looks like quite a few titles that I know I will be catching, including a Conversation with Gary Sherman, Chicago’s own director who gave us films like Death Line (aka Raw Meat) and Dead & Buried, as well as the documentary Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror by Kier-La Janisse.

For all the information, such as the films scheduled to play, admission fee, and everything else you want to know, just click HERE.

Suspiria at the Music Box!!!

May 26, 2021 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Dario Argento, Jessica Harper, Music Box Theatre, Suspiria, Synapse Films | 2 Comments

This is a little short notice, but it was recently announced that Dario Argento’s immortal Suspiria (1977) will be screening at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre this weekend and next week. If you haven’t seen this film in the theater, then you haven’t really seen it. Seriously. This will be screened from a DCP format, which I’m guessing is the print from the Synapse recent Blu-Ray, so it is simply amazing.

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Mystery Photo 5-17

May 17, 2021 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Mystery Photo

I can still remember opening up the pages of Fangoria and seeing photos from this new gore-filled horror/comedy from some wacko from New Zealand. Who would have known then he would go on to win an Oscar and create some of the finest moments in cinematic history, such as with Meet the Feebles (1989) and some series about a ring or something. Of course, I’m talking about Peter Jackson, and our photo is from his directorial feature debut, Bad Taste (1987), that took over 5 years of weekend shootings to finally get it finished. But even bad then, you could see the talent within that mad genius. Kudos to the following for sending in the correct answer: Hoby Abernathy, Todd Barwick, Aaron Christensen, Craig Clark, and Dustin Moravick. Well done!

This week’s photo is another classic from a director that, while never won any Oscars, definitely made some big features. Take a look below and see what you can come up with. Just send us an email (to jon@kitleyskrypt.com) with your guess. Good Luck!

Skyline’s Super Monster Movie Fest Update

May 13, 2021 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Black Sunday, Blood on Satan's Claw, Curse of the Demon, Drive-in, Drive-in Theater, Evilspeak, Prince of Darkness, Rosemary's Baby, Satan's Cheerleaders, Skyline Drive-in, Super Monster Movie Fest, The Black Cat, The Exorcist, The Sentinel, The Skyline Drive-In | 1 Comment

The Skyline Drive-in in Shelbyville, IN has announced their lineup for this year’s Super Monster Movie Fest, and it is a DOOZY! The theme this year was The Devil Made Us Do It and I have to say, ‘ol Lucifer really helped them in programming one hell of a show! Taking place the weekend of Aug. 27th & 28th, with a special appearance by Sammy Terry! Here is what they will be screening:

Friday August 27th
The Black Cat (1934)
Prince of Darkness (1987)
Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
The Sentinel (1977)
Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971)

Saturday August 28th
Curse of the Demon (1957)
Black Sunday (1960)
The Exorcist (1973)
Evilspeak (1981)
Satan’s Cheerleaders (1977)

We’ve been going to this event for quite a few years now and always have such a great time. They really have an incredible lineup, from some old classics like The Black Cat with Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi appearing together for the first time on the big screen, Mario Bava’s Black Sunday, Jacques Tourneur’s Curse of the Demon, to some favorites from the 80s like Evilspeak! How can you go wrong with Clint Howard contacting demonic evil though his computer?!?! Not to mention all the devilish delights you’ll find at their snack bar throughout the night! Hope to see you there!

April Fulci!

March 24, 2021 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Aaron AuBuchon, Aaron Christensen, Andy Triefenback, City of the Living Dead, Don't Torture a Duckling, House by the Cemetery, Kea Wilson, Lucio Fulci, The Beyond, Troy Howarth, Zombie | Leave a comment

Webster University Film Series is putting the spotlight on one of our favorite directors, Lucio Fulci, and one that I honestly think is still underrated outside of the horror fans. And now is your chance to learn why!

Every Thursday in April one of Fulci films will host a live discussion about the film. The idea is to watch the film at some point before the event, then join them to hear a different speaker each week discuss the specific title. The selections for April Fulcis are: Continue reading →

Go-Zilla or Go Home Part 2 at the Skyline!

March 18, 2021 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs Kong, Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla, Skyline Drive-in | Leave a comment

If you’re excited to see the new Godzilla vs Kong movie, why not see it at the drive-in, in a triple feature of Godzilla movies! On April 9th & 10th, the Skyline Theater will not only be screening the latest in the big monster battle, but also two classic Godzilla features on both nights! All for the low price of $8!

They will be screening the following films both Friday and Saturday:

Godzilla vs Kong (2021)
Destroy All Monsters (1968)
Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla (1974)

Head over to their Facebook page HERE for the latest updates, and head out there in April to see these films the way they were mean to be, on giant screens!

The Devil at the Skyline Drive-In!

March 10, 2021 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged The Skyline Drive-In | Leave a comment

If you ever needed a reason to drive out of state, heading south of Indianapolis, IN to the little town of Shelbyville to go to the Skyline Drive-In, now you have the best excuse. Just tell them “the Devil made me do it!!!”

That is this year’s theme for the Super Monster Movie Fest, taking place on August 27th and 28th. They haven’t announced any titles yet, but we are excited to see the range of devilish entertainment they come up with. No matter what, I know we’ll be there participating in all the fun.

Why don’t you do the same? Plenty of time to make those plans, don’t you think?

You can check out the Facebook Events page HERE for any updated information.