A24orror

Kicking off our A24orror series, celebrating 10 years of A24 horror since the Sundance premiere of The VVitch, is writer/director Ari Aster's Hereditary, a film that shocked an entire generation of new horror fans. This chilling, family-centered nightmare follows Annie (Toni Collette), a mother reeling from the death of her estranged mother, and her family as they begin to unravel dark, supernatural secrets. As tragedy and terror pile on, the Graham family’s dark legacy comes to light in ways that will make your skin crawl. With Hereditary, Aster doesn’t just bring jump scares—he dives deep into grief, trauma, and generational curses, crafting a horror experience that sticks with you long after the credits roll. Toni Collette gives an iconic, Oscar-worthy performance (snub of the century, anybody?) that’ll leave you shaken up long after the credits roll.

Next up in our A24orror series is our Robert Eggers Double Feature, diving into the twisted, atmospheric worlds of The VVitch and The Lighthouse.  The VVitch takes us back to 17th-century New England, where a Puritan family is slowly undone by supernatural forces lurking in the woods. With its haunting period detail and chilling sense of isolation, this film redefined indie folk horror and set the stage for Eggers’ obsession with unraveling the human psyche. Plus, Black Phillip is still the ultimate horror mascot. Then, we take a ship to The Lighthouse, a surreal, mind-bending descent into madness starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as two lighthouse keepers trapped in a storm. The intensity of their growing obsession with one another, paired with the claustrophobic, monochrome cinematography, makes this one of the most disturbing (and surprisingly funny) films of the decade. This is a double feature that’s equal parts unnerving and artsy—hallmarks of A24 horror films. Prepare yourself for a night of isolation, madness, and dread, all on the big screen with like-minded fans. 

Next up in our A24orror series is a chaotic double feature of Bodies Bodies Bodies and Climax. Both are rollercoasters of excess and anxiety, where the boundaries between party fun and full-blown nightmare collide. Bodies Bodies Bodies takes the classic whodunit and flips it on its head, serving up a hilarious look at a group of Gen-Z friends trapped in a remote mansion during a hurricane. As they play a game of “bodies, bodies, bodies,” a real body turns up, and madness ensues. Climax, on the other hand, takes you to a wild dance party that spirals straight into madness. Gaspar Noé's visceral direction puts you right in the middle of the action as the dancers, high on LSD, descend into an all-out frenzy of delirium, violence, and emotional collapse. What links these two films together? The loss of control. Both are feverish, disorienting dives into the breakdown of social bonds, self-control, and the terrifying consequences of groupthink in high-stakes environments. Whether it's a deadly game of trust or a drug-fueled descent into chaos, Bodies Bodies Bodies and Climax show how quickly things can escalate when the mask of civility slips and the true horror of human nature emerges.

Join us to celebrate May Day on May 1st as we present a very special screening of director Ari Aster's sun-drenched nightmare Midsommar. Following a tragic family loss, Dani (Florence Pugh) joins her boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor) and his friends on a trip to a rural Swedish village for a midsummer festival. What starts as an idyllic escape soon spirals into an unsettling and grotesque series of rituals, as the group becomes entangled in the dark secrets of the commune. Bathed in bright daylight and set against an idyllic backdrop, Midsommar takes a deeply disturbing look at grief, trauma, and the lengths people will go to in the name of tradition. Aster’s trademark slow-burn tension, paired with surreal imagery and shockingly graphic sequences, creates a haunting atmosphere that feels suffocating yet oddly captivating. ***May Day, celebrated on May 1st, is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, often featuring traditions like gathering wildflowers, crowning a May Queen, and dancing around a maypole. Let the festivities begin.****

Next up in our A24orror series is a tense, anxiety-fueled double feature featuring Green Room and It Comes at Night, two films that explore the primal fear of being trapped in life-or-death situations where trust is a luxury you can’t afford.  In Green Room, a punk band finds themselves in a terrifying situation after witnessing a murder at a remote neo-Nazi skinhead club. Trapped in the green room with no way out, they must use all their wits and grit to survive as the situation escalates into an all-out battle for survival. It Comes at Night is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a family hides away in an isolated house, desperately trying to avoid a mysterious, deadly threat outside. As paranoia builds between the family and their new visitors, the film asks: what happens when the monsters outside aren’t the only ones you should fear? With the stark visuals of directors Jeremy Saulnier and Trey Edward Schults, this is a double feature is not for the faint of heart. 

Next up in our A24orror series is a familiar double feature to fans of The Frida Cinema--Ti West's X and its prequel Pearl!  In X, a group of filmmakers sets out to make an adult film in rural Texas, only to encounter the terrifying and unpredictable wrath of the elderly couple who own the property. What begins as a somewhat playful, low-budget production soon becomes a nightmarish struggle for survival, as the film takes on themes of aging, exploitation, and the dangerous allure of indulgence. Mia Goth, in a standout performance, brings an unsettling complexity to the film, playing both the innocent starlet and the crazed, murderous antagonist. X is equal parts slasher and grindhouse homage, but with a layer of social commentary about the exploitation of youth and beauty. Then, we jump into Pearl, a haunting prequel that digs deep into the backstory of Pearl, the character played by Mia Goth in X. Set in 1918, Pearl is a young woman with big dreams of becoming a star, but she’s trapped in a life of caregiving and oppressive isolation on her family’s farm. Her growing frustration and desire to break free from the constraints of her small, rural life drive her into darker, more violent territory. Pearl is an almost operatic exploration of ambition, madness, and the disillusionment that comes with chasing a dream at any cost. Goth’s performance is nothing short of mesmerizing, with the film blending campy horror with psychological depth in a way that’s both tragic and terrifying.

The penultimate event in our A24orror series is an off-kilter double feature of The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Talk to Me, two films that deep-dive into the psychological horror of guilt, manipulation, and the dark consequences of making dangerous choices. In The Killing of a Sacred Deer, we follow Dr. Steven Murphy (Colin Farrell), a successful surgeon whose life begins to unravel after he befriends a mysterious teenage boy, Martin (Barry Keoghan). As Martin manipulates his way into Steven’s life, the boundaries between guilt and punishment begin to blur. With director Yorgos Lanthimos at the helm, the film has the very best examples of his deadpan dialogue, unsettling atmosphere, and an absolutely surreal sense of dread. Then, Talk to Me ramps up the terror with its supernatural premise: a group of teenagers discovers the unsettling power of an embalmed hand that allows them to communicate with spirits. But when one of them takes things too far, the consequences are horrifying and irreversible.

Our A24orror series comes to a very spooky conclusion, with an opening night screening of Michael and Danny Philippou's (Talk To Me) mysterious new film...Bring Her Back. Not much is known about the movie, except for a very cryptic plot synopsis: a brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. Check out the teaser below. Tickets will be on sale soon!