Riding the J-horror wave spawned by Ringu and Audition, Ju-On: The Grudge is one of the key 2000s films from Japan that redefined horror’s cultural landscape.
A social worker visits an elderly woman at her house. The woman appears deeply disturbed, but that’s nothing compared to the shapeless black void — also known as “Kayako” — that lurks in an upstairs hallway.
Quiet, creepy, and with bursts of unexpected intensity, JU-ON: THE GRUDGE combines liminal spaces and creepypasta chills to rattle your skeleton. There’s nothing scarier than not knowing what’s scaring you.
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They’re here. It’s Spooky Season, so you know what that means…it’s time to summon Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg’s 1982 masterpiece Poltergeist!
Nothing is as it seems in sunny suburbia, where cookie-cutter homes and smiling families mask a gateway to the beyond. When the Freeling family’s youngest daughter mysteriously vanishes into the television set, their idyllic life unravels into a parade of sinister spirits, creepy clowns, ravenous trees, and otherworldly terrors. Can they rescue her before she’s lost to the other side forever?
A cornerstone of 1980s supernatural cinema, Poltergeist blends the very best elements of horror and blends them into a suburban nightmare.
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A bone-chilling thrill ride for claustrophobes and gorehounds alike, The Frida Cinema is proud to present Neil Marshall’s The Descent–celebrating 20 years since its initial release! If you’ve never had the privilege of seeing this film on the big screen with a crowd, now is the bloody time!
After a personal tragedy, Sarah joins her friends on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains. But when a rockfall traps them deep underground, their adventure turns into a nightmare. As they search for a way out, the group discovers they are not alone—lurking in the darkness are savage, cave-dwelling creatures. With rising tension and dwindling trust, the women must fight to survive against both the predators and each other.
One of the most acclaimed horror films of the 2000s, The Descent traps audiences in a suffocating nightmare of pitch-black corridors, mixing raw survival drama with bursts of savage violence. No spoilers!
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A total hoot for Italian horror novices and superfans alike, The Frida Cinema is jazzed to present Lucio Fulci’s Murder-Rock: Dancing Death!
Nothing is as it seems in this foggy ‘80s world of whiny dance students, backbiting school staff, puzzled cops, handsome strangers, surreal dream sequences, gruesome kills, naughty eroticism and spiraling labyrinthine mystery. Who will live to dance another day?!?!
One of the final horror gems in Fulci’s vast, sleazy filmography (Zombie, The Beyond), Murder-Rock blends Flashdance tropes, upbeat Eurodisco nonsense (courtesy of prog rocker Keith Emerson) and black-gloved slasher thrills into a lavish satisfying stew.
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Pack your bags…for terror! Our friends at Trash-Mex are presenting a screening of Vacation of Terror (Vacaciones de terror), a gonzo cult gem of Mexican horror that turns a family getaway into a nightmare of pure VHS-era mayhem.
When a family retreats to a countryside cabin, they expect relaxation. What they get instead is a possessed doll channeling ancient witchcraft—and unleashing havoc on anyone who crosses its path. With campy special effects, over-the-top scares, and a story that could only come from the golden age of Mexican genre cinema, Vacation of Terror has earned a reputation as one of the most enjoyably bonkers horror films of its time.
So grab your popcorn (and maybe a crucifix?) and get ready for a wild ride, Trash-Mex style!
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Bad neighbors…beware! Tom Holland’s Fright Night, the wickedly funny cult classic that brought vampires screaming into the 1980s, returns to the big screen at The Frida for its 40th Anniversary!
All-American teen Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale) thinks he’s got it made—until he discovers that the mysterious stranger who just moved in next door is actually a vampire (Chris Sarandon, in suavely sinister form). With no one believing him, Charley turns to a washed-up late-night horror host, Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), for help. Together, they must take on the undead lurking right next door before Charley’s friends—and even his girlfriend—fall under the vampire’s thrall.
Loaded with practical effects and gothic atmosphere, Fright Night is both a love letter to classic horror and a blood-soaked thrill ride that still bites hard (in a good way).
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The buzzy new horror film Traumatika is making its way to The Frida Cinema for two late-night showings! Please note: this film is being described as very disturbing and “extremely violent and gruesome.” Viewer discretion is advised.
The story follows a child named Mikey, whose night terrors have become a reality when his mother begins showing signs of demonic possession. What he’s about to experience will haunt him for the rest of his life and claim countless lives across generations.
Playing at film festivals like Frightfest, Sitges, Grimmfest, and MorBido, Traumatika has gained quite the reputation for scaring audiences all around the world.
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This October 4th, join us for three films in the Halloween trilogy back to back to back as we bring the Shape home to Haddonfield! First up: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers.
After surviving a fiery trap at the end of Halloween II, Michael Myers awakens from a comatose state and escapes custody while being transferred to Smith’s Grove. His destination is inevitable: Haddonfield. This time, his focus is Jamie Lloyd (Danielle Harris), the young daughter of his late sister Laurie Strode. As Michael stalks Jamie through the small Illinois town, Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasence) once again takes up the hunt, desperate to stop his eternal nemesis before Halloween night ends in blood.
With Danielle Harris delivering one of the great child performances in horror and Donald Pleasence embodying doom as only he could, Halloween 4 reignited the series, setting the stage for the darker, stranger chapters that followed.
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Our day of Michael Myers concludes with Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers!
Six years after the bloody events of Halloween 5, Michael Myers has once again returned to Haddonfield. But this time, his murderous path is bound to an ancient evil. A now-grown Tommy Doyle (Paul Rudd, in his film debut)—the boy once babysat by Laurie Strode—teams with Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasence, in his final performance) to uncover the truth behind Michael’s immortality. Their investigation reveals the chilling “Curse of Thorn,” a sinister cult that has driven Michael’s reign of terror for decades.
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers stands as both a fascinating time capsule of ’90s horror and one of the most divisive, yet enduring, entries in the franchise. Join us make your mind up for yourself!
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Next up in our Halloween series is Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, the chilling continuation of the saga.
Picking up directly after the shocking events of Halloween 4, young Jamie Lloyd (Danielle Harris) is left traumatized after her encounter with her murderous uncle. Though seemingly catatonic, she now shares a mysterious psychic link with Michael Myers—an evil presence who, of course, survived his last brush with death. As the Shape returns to Haddonfield for yet another blood-soaked October 31st, Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasence) grows increasingly desperate to stop him, no matter the cost.
With a stormy climax and Michael more brutal than ever, Halloween 5 is a relentless reminder that the night he came home never truly ends.
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