Another great weekend filled with unique genre events is happening around Chicagoland, and there’s certainly no worry about the options being slim pickings. Wizard World Comic Con takes over Rosemont as usual this time of year, with the 2nd Annual Bruce Campbell Horror Film Festival being the focal point for horror fans. If that’s not a feasible option, there are plenty of other choices in the list below.
Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival – In its second year, the films are just as impressive thanks to The Awesome Fest. Friday night at 7:30pm, catch the 30th Anniversary screening of Fright Night followed by a QA with writer/director Tom Holland. On Saturday, Bruce Campbell introduces Bubba Ho-Tep at 7:00pm, and on Sunday, Eli Roth introduces Cannibal Holocaust with a huge pile of meat for attendees to dine on a “cannibal breakfast.” All films are listed in my previous post. Festival runs through Sunday at Muvico Theaters, 9701 Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, IL 60018. Please go HERE for tickets and full information.
DARK STAR: H.R. Giger’s World – Finally, a solid venue offering fans a look into H.R. Giger’s life in this intimate documentary by Belinda Sallin. Explore the last few years of the famous Swiss surrealist artist at Facets Cinémathèque, 1517 W. Fullerton, Chicago, IL. Screens Friday at 11:00pm; Saturday at 5:45pm, 7:45pm 9:45pm; and Sunday at 3:45pm 5:45pm.
Film noir at the Siskel Film Center – “Casting Dark Shadows: Film Noir Revisited” runs through September 2nd at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Saturday, August 22nd, see Cast a Dark Shadow (1955) at 3:00pm (8/26 at 6:15pm) and Corridor of Mirrors (1948) at 4:45pm (8/24 at 6:00pm). 164 North State Street.
The Running Man [35mm] – Midnight Friday/Saturday at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613.
Digging for Fire – Joe Swanberg‘s latest comedy disguised as a murder mystery opens August 21st at the Music Box Theatre. Catch a QA (if not sold out) with Joe and actor Jake Johnson on Saturday at 7:00pm 9:30pm. 3733 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613.
Sinister – FREE screening of Sinister on a first-come, first-served basis this Sunday at 9:30pm at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613.
Dark Stories for Bright People – William Lavely reads terror stories aloud using selections from Ray Bradbury, Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, Edgar Allan Poe, and more. Friday, August 21st at 5:30pm at Geek Bar Beta, 1941 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622. Free.
CIL-Con 2015 – Central Illinois Paranormal, Horror, Anime, Gaming Con Friday and Saturday. Located at the Cross County Mall, 700 Broadway Ave. E, Mattoon, IL 61938. Free. Facebook Event info.
Find more wonderful images in person at Deadly Prey Gallery!
Deadly Prey Gallery Open House – Saturday, August 22nd, hit up Deadly Prey Gallery for their huge open house displaying 50+ hand-painted movie posters containing martial arts and Hong Kong action movie themes. In addition, their massive collection of over 600 hand-painted Ghanaian movie posters and 150+ West African signboards will be available! Refreshments and snacks from 2pm-8pm. Show runs through September 20th. 1433 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642.
Odd Obsession Movie Night – On Saturdays, free movies are screened at Midnight at Geek Bar Beta, 1941 W. North Avenue. The film choices seem to change frequently during the week, so please do check their site in advance. Right now, Night of the Comet is listed as screening this Saturday. (Info subject to change.)
Fear the Walking Dead – Geek Bar Beta plans on screening the new TWD spinoff TV series each week at their 1941 W. North location. Check out the new show this Sunday at 8:00pm. (Info subject to change.)
Enjoy your weekend and stay safe!
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