Sep 19 Friday
The wife and mistress of a loathed school principal plan to murder him with what they believe is the perfect alibi. Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. Written by Pierre Boileau, Thomas Narcejac, Henri-Georges Clouzot. Starring Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot, Paul Meurisse
Sep 24 Wednesday
Presented in partnership with the Wharton Studio Museum, this program explores the 1926 race film The Flying Ace directed by Richard E. Norman and starring Lawrence Criner. In 2021, the film was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Dr. Samantha Sheppard, Associate Professor of Cinema and Media Studies in the Department of Performing and Media Arts at Cornell University, will introduce the film and a Q&A will follow the screening.
Sep 26 Friday
When was the last time you were really scared? A jazz pianist and a wisecracking journalist are pulled into a complex web of mystery after the former witnesses the brutal murder of a psychic. Directed by Dario Argento. Written by Dario Argento, Bernardino Zapponi. Starring David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia
Oct 03 Friday
A mad doctor attempts to create atomic supermen. Directed by Edward D. Wood Jr. Written by Edward D. Wood Jr., Alex Gordon. Starring Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson, Tony McCoy
Oct 04 Saturday
Join us in the Carriage House Theater for a whimsical afternoon of fantasy and romance as harpist/composer Leslie McMichael brings the revived silent classic film Snow White to life with a live score.Adult admission is $10 in advance, $15 day of. Children 12 and under are free.
Oct 10 Friday
A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the Northeast of the United States. Directed by George A. Romero. Written by John A. Russo, George A. Romero. Starring Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman
Oct 24 Friday
Seeking shelter from a storm, five travelers are in for a bizarre and terrifying night when they stumble upon the Femm family estate. Directed by James Whale. Written by J.B. Priestley, Benn W. Levy, R.C. Sherriff. Starring Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton
Oct 31 Friday
From Ryan Coogler—director of “Black Panther” and “Creed”—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: “Sinners.” Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. “You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.”
Nov 01 Saturday