Scary Movies 3 Haunting NYC Again!

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Published on Tuesday, 13 October 2009 23:44

Written by Lynne Shannon

Once again, the Film Society at Lincoln Center is holding its fest of Halloween horror fare at the Walter Reade Theater from October 12-22, 2009. The 18-film series also features appearances by genre legends such as John Landis and Eric Red. 

Three of the newest horror films are presented, led by a special screening of the new film Paranormal Activity. Directed by Oren Peli, this is the long-awaited independent thriller reminiscent of The Blair Witch Project and Cloverfield in its use of the found-footage device. A young couple move into a new house, and soon not only hear and fear the sounds in the night, but try to capture the cause on videotape, with terrifying results. With Katie Featherson and Micah Sloat.

This is also the New York Premiere of Macabre, directed by the Mo Brothers, from Indonesia. The film starts out as so many do, with a group of young friends who help a young girl get home and are invited to stay, with predictable results. But this film is crafted by the Mo Brothers in ways that make it uniquely their own. 

Also presented is 100 Feet, directed by Eric Red, the director's first film in 12 years. No house in the middle of nowhere this time—this heroine is under house arrest right in the middle of Brooklyn, where the spirit of her dead abusive husband can still easily haunt her. With Famke Janssen and Michael Paré. Writer/director Eric Red will appear for a post-screening Q&A.

Also screening are several classics and cult favorites, and among them are:

Night of the Living Dead was directed by Tom Savini with the blessing of George Romero, who wrote and executive-produced this underrated 1990 remake. With Tony Todd and Patricia Tallman.

Dead-Alive, the second film directed by Peter Jackson. This zombie story is considered the goriest film ever made, and proves that even the greatest directors had to start somewhere.

The Beast with Five Fingers, directed by Robert Florey, from Hollywood's Golden Age. Peter Lorre starred as the employee who believes his dead boss's severed hand is trying to kill him.

And no horror fest is complete without Cushing and Lee. This year's offering is Horror of Dracula, directed by Terence Fisher, considered to be one of the best Dracula films ever made, starring Peter Cushing (of later Star Wars fame) as Van Helsing and Christopher Lee as Count Dracula. This is the version that began Lee's reign as the quintessential vampire Count which virtually set the standard for the next 20 years.

For further information: www.filmlinc.com

Scary Movies 3
Walter Reade Theater
165 West 65th Street
NY, NY
212-875-5050

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