The best horror movies with Rivoli co-owner Jonathan Gelatt, who stopped in studio ahead of the theatre’s annual Schlocktoberfest this weekend — featuring a lineup of classic scary films.
October is Gelatt’s “Christmas,” and we talk about how he loves using the Rivoli as a throwback venue for classic horror.
He shares his picks for the scariest horror movies of all time — and his favorites, including a rather peculiar choice. We also take a few shots at Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 scariest movies.
The Rivoli in downtown La Crosse kicks off Schlocktoberfest on Friday with the 40th anniversary showing of Re-Animator.
Saturday the film fest continues with four movies:
- 2 p.m. — Creepshow (1982)
- 4:20 p.m. — Maximum Overdrive (1986)
- 6:20 p.m. — From Beyond (1986)
- 8:20 p.m. — Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)
Tickets for Saturday’s event are $45 for the entire day or $15 each.
This is what the rest of the month looks like for October-themed events at the Rivoli:
- Oct. 19 — Halloween Kids Party: Monsters Inc.
- Oct. 24: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary
- Oct. 26-27: Phantom of the Opera & Nosferatu featuring a live score by Quarkestra
- Oct. 30: Riv Triv: Horror Edition
Tickets can be purchased on the Rivoli website or at the box office.
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