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Art House of Horrors Film Series

Santa Ana, CA
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👻 Scare Factor: 3/5
Oct 19 – Nov 3

Month-long horror film series with diverse programming

The Frida Cinema transforms into the Art House of Horrors throughout October and into November, offering a spine-chilling cinematic journey. They present a diverse lineup of classic, cult, international, and independent films, including animated features and special themed nights. From...

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Halloween (1978) Movie Screening at The Lido Theater

Newport Beach, CA 9 mi from Santa Ana
$
👻 Scare Factor: 4/5
Oct 24

Screening of the iconic 1978 horror film 'Halloween'

Relive the terror of John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) at The Lido Theater. This screening features the film that popularized the slasher genre, following Michael Myers' return to Haddonfield. Experience its iconic score and unyielding tension with Jamie Lee Curtis in...

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Candlelight Yorba Linda: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Yorba Linda, CA 10 mi from Santa Ana
$$$
👻 Scare Factor: 2/5
Oct 26 – Oct 30

Halloween classics performed by candlelight

Immerse yourself in a hauntingly beautiful evening of Halloween classics performed by the Orchid Quartet. This unique Candlelight concert at the Richard Nixon Library & Museum features spine-chilling scores from iconic films and classical pieces, all illuminated by the warm...

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Candlelight Laguna Beach: Halloween Classics

Laguna Beach, CA 15 mi from Santa Ana
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👻 Scare Factor: 2/5
Oct 25

Halloween Classics performed by candlelight

Immerse yourself in a magical evening at Candlelight Laguna Beach, where a talented string quartet performs a spine-chilling program of Halloween Classics. Experience iconic movie themes and classical pieces, such as 'Thriller,' 'The Exorcist' theme, and music from 'Beetlejuice,' all...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the etiquette on talking and callbacks at cult screenings in Santa Ana?

Learn the room before joining: Rocky Horror and designated quote-along or heckle screenings want your voice, while a regular horror showing wants silence even in October. The listing tells you, "interactive," "quote-along," "party screening" means join in; anything else means don't. At interactive shows, riff with the crowd's rhythm rather than over it, and never during another caller's beat.

What is a shadow cast, and does it change which Rocky Horror screening we pick in Santa Ana?

A shadow cast acts the entire film live beneath the screen in costume, synced to the print, and it transforms the night from movie to performance. Screenings with an experienced cast are the full experience; film-only showings are quieter and cheaper. Listings say which you're getting. Halloween-weekend shadow-cast shows are the season's hottest ticket, so book those the week they post.

What should first-timers know before a Rocky Horror screening in Santa Ana?

It's a party, not a movie: a shadow cast performs under the screen, the audience yells callback lines, and first-timers, "virgins," may be affably hazed in a pre-show ritual you can opt out of by telling a cast member. Dress up or don't, nobody's checking, but fishnets earn respect. Buy tickets ahead, arrive early, and surrender to the chaos.

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