Editorials6 days ago Terror at the Multiplex: 9 Horror Films Set in a Movie Theater – Bloody Disgusting

The theatrical movie-going experience is like none other. The smell of popcorn that permeates the lobby, the previews, and the communal experience of seeing a movie on the big screen all make for a sorely missed activity right now. The theatrical slate might be a barren wasteland, and our favorite cinematic mecca shuttered for the time being, but that just means finding new ways to keep our passion for film well satiated. In other words, we miss going to the movies a whole lot right about now, so weve curated a special watch-list with our fave place in mind.

Here are nine horror movies that bring the fun and unleash terror upon the multiplex.

The Tingler

William Castles film might have earned a reputation for featuring one of his best gimmicks, in which he installed electric buzzers in some of the theater seats, but its strong enough to stand on its own. Vincent Price stars as a pathologist who discovers a parasitic creature that attaches to its hosts spine and feeds off their fear. The wife of movie theater owner Oliver Higgins falls victim to this parasite, the Tingler, which fuels most of the plot. The climax, of course, sees the Tingler let loose in Higginss theater.

The Blob

In the grand scheme of the plot, very little of the film takes place in the theater, and yet the scene is so iconic it warrants inclusion. Of course, it began with the original 1958 original, but this 1988 remake dials the scene up to eleven. Glorious practical effects, humor, carnage, and utter mayhem at an evening showing of a slasher film, no less. Theatrical perfection.

Fade to Black

Eric Binford (Dennis Christopher) is a lonely cinephile. By day he works at a film distributors warehouse, and he spends his nights at repertory film screenings. After being mistakenly stood up for a date, his obsession turns into psychosis, and he embarks on a murder spree. He incorporates his love of movies into each kill, making himself look like a classic film character before committing each murder. The finale takes place in one of the most iconic theaters of all: Manns Chinese Theatre.

Anguish

This trippy film-within-a-film concept sees a group of patrons getting terrorized in the theater where theyre currently watching a horror movie. That movie features a serial killing ophthalmologists assistant that brings his victims eyes back to his overbearing mother (Zelda Rubinstein). The dual stories create a surreal atmosphere. Perhaps more intriguing is that Anguish could never be made today; the films climax hits a little too close to modern reality.

Popcorn

A group of film students decides to put on an all-night horror marathon to raise funds for their universitys film department. They set up in an empty theater scheduled for demolition, and rig up numerous William Castle style gimmicks to commence throughout the evening to coincide with the movies playing. Its a solid plan until a masked killer shows up and begins picking them off one by one, under the guise of horror movie fun. Starring Jill Schoelen and Dee Wallace, Popcorn brings serious slasher entertainment and retro cinematic adoration.

Coming Soon

From the writer behind Shutter, this theater-set horror movie follows an employee who makes money on the side selling movies he pirated at the theater. When he attempts to pirate an advanced copy of a horror movie set for theatrical release, spooky and strange things start happening around him. Like Ringu,Coming Soonfeatures a cursed film that triggers during a specific scene. If youre looking for vengeful ghosts and serious scares, give this a watch.

Nightmare Cinema

This horror anthology boasts five segments by Mick Garris, Joe Dante, David Slade, Alejandro Brugues, and Ryuhei Kitamura, offering up different styles and tones for every horror taste. All of these stories are connected by a wraparound, in which five strangers converge at an old theater and witness screenings showing their darkest fears and secrets. Theyre curated by the Projectionist, played by Mickey Rourke.

Demons

The definitive theater-set horror movie. A large group of people invited to attend a screening of a mysterious horror movie quickly find themselves living in one when theyre locked inside with ravenous demons. A rocking soundtrack, 80s energy, and a whole lot of gruesome demon fun under Lamberto Bavas direction make for one hell of a good time at the movies. They will make cemeteries their cathedrals and the cities will be your tombs.

Porno

The newest film on the list, Fangorias Porno is now available for digital rentals that help support various independent theaters. This 90s-set horror-comedy sees a group of employees at a local movie theater fighting for their lives when they accidentally summon a succubus. Gore, chaos and some severe penis trauma ensue (watch the NSFW trailer here).

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