Two of the best classic horror movies of the 1980s will be screening soon in a double feature that no fan of the genre should miss. 1981’s An American Werewolf in London and 1987’s The Lost Boys will be playing at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Forever Cemetery, as part of Cinespia’s curated program that often includes genre classics. The one-night-only event is called Full Moon Slumber Party and will take place on Saturday, August 9.
As reported by Fangoria, the double-bill event will start at 6:45 PM when the doors of the classic location open and fans enter the venue. As expected, the show doesn’t only include the two screenings. Costumes are encouraged, and usually, there are surprise guests. A DJ will play music while guests can purchase items from the concession stands and take pictures in the photo booth. Per Cinespia’s note:
Picnic all day and slumber party ’til the creatures come out—because it’s a full moon, a blue moon, and a supermoon all rolled into one wild night with giveaways, surprises, dance parties, and photo moments. Celebrate with vampires, werewolves, and two of the coolest, creepiest cult classics ever made. Some nights were made for monsters.
First up, The Lost Boys serves mullets, motorcycle gangs, and Kiefer Sutherland smolder with a side of garlic. A sax solo under the stars? Yes, please! Next, An American Werewolf in London unleashes iconic transformation scenes, spooky moors, and just enough chaos to ruin any backpacking trip. Grab your blanket, dress for the darkness, and get ready for a night that totally bites.
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The Lost Boys was directed by Joel Schumacher, and starred ’80s icons like Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, and the Coreys, among others. It is considered a staple of the ’80s horror scene with the usual tropes of the decade (hence the sax solo reference and the mullet hairstyles). The Lost Boys is a longtime vampire classic that has influenced modern approaches to the horror subgenre.
An American Werewolf in London was directed by John Landis, and starred David Naughton and Griffin Dunne. It is considered a seminal werewolf movie, although it has plenty of humor to balance the scares provided by its spectacular effects and one of the most bizarre nightmare sequences ever put on film. It is the first film in history to win an Academy Award for Best Makeup. The recognition was given to makeup effects master Rick Baker, who accomplished a transformation sequence that’s still astounding to this day.
Cinespia’s Screenings Should Be on Your Bucket List If You’re a Film Buff
Despite being a bit pricey (tickets for the double feature cost more than $40!), you can bring your own food and drinks. Also, attending a show at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of those things you must do if you’re a film buff visiting Los Angeles. The city has a film aura that’s hard to describe, but the experience of attending a Cinespia show encompasses it.
It’s hundreds of fans gathering to see their favorite films the way some of them were seen decades ago. Also, if you’re a horror fan, nothing sounds more appropriate than watching your favorite scary movie in a cemetery, right?
Source: Fangoria