Screams on Screen: Where to Watch Horror Classics in Los Angeles This October
By staff writer,
In the city that built the movie industry, one of the best ways to spend an October night is still in the dark, in a crowd, in front of a big screen. These are the screenings we are circling this month.
Under the Stars
Carrie at Hollywood Forever, Saturday, October 10. Cinespia marks the 50th anniversary of Brian De Palma's classic with a screening on the cemetery lawn. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7:15 p.m., according to Cinespia. Its October lineup at Hollywood Forever also includes Jennifer's Body on October 30 and The Thing on October 31. https://cinespia.org
A Nightmare on Elm Street and Wes Craven's New Nightmare at Heritage Square, Saturday, October 17. The double feature is part of Street Food Cinema's fourth annual Boo-ze, Bites & Frights, which runs October 16, 17, 23 and 24 at Heritage Square Museum for guests 21 and over, as reported by NBC Los Angeles. https://streetfoodcinema.com
Fright Club at Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA, October 1 to 31. Halloween-season films on the downtown rooftop, with titles including Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic and The Conjuring. https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/us/seasons/halloween
Inside the Theaters
John Carpenter: Prince of Darkness at the Academy Museum, through October 25. A retrospective of the director of Halloween and The Thing, with Carpenter appearing at four screening events, according to the museum. October titles include Prince of Darkness, In the Mouth of Madness, The Fog, Big Trouble in Little China and an Escape from New York and Escape from L.A. double feature. https://www.academymuseum.org/john-carpenter-prince-of-darkness
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Landmark Nuart, Saturday nights. The Nuart has hosted weekly Saturday-night showings since 1986, accompanied by the shadow cast Sins O' The Flesh, according to Landmark Theatres. https://www.landmarktheatres.com
Hercules vs Vampires at the United Theater on Broadway, October 30 and 31. LA Opera screens Mario Bava's 1961 film, starring Reg Park and Christopher Lee, with an original operatic score by Patrick Morganelli performed live. The October 31 performance includes an afterparty and costume contest, according to LA Opera. https://laopera.org/performances/2026-27/hercules-vs-vampires
Festival Screenings
Screamfest Horror Film Festival continues at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood through October 15. https://www.screamfestla.com
Before You Go
Popular screenings can sell out, so buy tickets in advance. For outdoor shows, bring layers, as October nights cool after sundown. Event details, times and prices are set by each organizer and may change, so please confirm on the official website before you go.
Sources
Cinespia, 2026 schedule: https://cinespia.org
NBC Los Angeles, "Street Food Cinema's Boo-ze, Bites & Frights to fright up Heritage Square," August 17, 2026: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/street-food-cinemas-boo-ze-bites-frights-to-fright-up-heritage-square/3929594/
Rooftop Cinema Club, Halloween season: https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/us/seasons/halloween
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, John Carpenter: Prince of Darkness: https://www.academymuseum.org/john-carpenter-prince-of-darkness
Landmark Theatres, The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Nuart: https://www.landmarktheatres.com/events/1877-landmark-nuart-theatre-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/
LA Opera, Hercules vs Vampires: https://laopera.org/performances/2026-27/hercules-vs-vampires
Screamfest Horror Film Festival: https://www.screamfestla.com
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