July is chock full of creepy goodness, with a number of Los Angeles horror screenings, book signings, theatrical performances to satisfy anyone who believes Halloween should be celebrated all year round.
(Click here for our constantly updated listings for July and beyond)
Thursday, July 09 07:30 PM
Double feature: Dario Argento’s “Opera” and Rupert Everett in “Cemetery Man”
Kicking off a week of Italian Grindhouse features!
American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Thursday, July 09 07:30 PM
Double feature: “The Haunting” (1963) and “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951)
Part of a five night tribute to director Robert Wise.
American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica
Friday, July 10 07:30 PM
Murder Mystery Dinner at El Cid
Held ever Friday through the end of July. “It’s murder served with soup and salad. This night of edgy, interactive dinner theater at Silverlake’s historic and hip El Cid restaurant begins with characters from the play mingling with guests at the bar, and continues with a production on stage that requires audience members to help solve a mystery. Guests have a choice of entrees, plus dessert.” –Goldstar events
El Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029
Friday, July 10 08:00 PM
“Little Shop of Horrors” from Musical Theatre West
Runs July 10-26 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm and 7pm). “Musical Theatre West presents one of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, Little Shop of Horrors, a musical spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies that was later turned into a movie starring Rick Moranis and Steve Martin. The story follows a meek down-and-out skid row floral assistant who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood.” –Goldstar events
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815 (on the CSULB campus)
Saturday, July 11 09:00 PM
Cemetery Screening: “The Wicker Man” (1973)
Have a nighttime picnic and watch a movie within the gates of the legendary Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Gates open at 7:30pm, but arrive early to ensure a space in line. $10 suggested donation.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles
Sunday, July 12 08:00 PM
“Nevermore” – a one man show about Edgar Allen Poe
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 8pm, July 12th through August 2nd. (previews July 10th and 11th) The director, writer, and star of horror classic Re-Animator have reteamed for a “Nevermore,” a stage production recreating the final year’s of Edgar Allen Poe’s life. Based on real events, Jeffrey Combs plays a recently widowed Poe as he battles his demons while making his way on a cross country speaking tour. The script, by Dennis Paoli, includes recitations of “The Raven,” “The Tell Tale Heart,” among other Poe classics. The one man show is directed by Stuart Gordon.
Steve Allen Theatre at the Center for Inquiry, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, July 14 07:00 PM
“The Haunting in Connecticut” DVD signing with producers and director
The Haunting in Connecticut (DVD $34.98 special ed / $39.99 Blu-Ray) with producers Daniel Farrands and Andy Trapani, Director Peter Cornwell and other guests to be announced. Get aThe Haunting in Connecticut notepad with every DVD purchase.
4213 W. Dark Delicacies, Burbank Blvd. Burbank, CA 818-556-6660 / 888-darkdel
Friday, July 17 11:59 PM
Midnight screening of “The Prophecy” (1979)
“A Savage beast, grown to monstrous size and driven mad by toxic wastes that are poisoning the waters, spreads terror and death on a Maine countryside” -IMDB
New Beverly Cinema – 7165 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles
Saturday, July 18 12:00 PM
Hollywood Forever Cemetery walking tour
“Join historical tour guide Karie Bible as she evokes the storied past and navigates the labyrinth of the present on this walking tour of the highlights, history, scandals and mysteries of Hollywood Forever. ”
Admission: $12, meet in the flower shop.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
Saturday, July 18 09:00 PM
Cemetery Screening: “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)
Have a nighttime picnic and watch a movie within the gates of the legendary Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Gates open at 7:30pm, but arrive early to ensure a space in line. $10 suggested donation.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles
Sunday, July 19 04:00 PM
Daniel Kinske and Carla Laemmle sign “Growing Up With Monsters”
“A lovely book that tells the true story of how the classic Universal Studios Monsters were born from a centenarian who was there when it happened. Enjoy Carla’s tale of growing up on her uncles Universal Studio Lot from 1921 to 1937 and not only witnessing the filming of such early classics as The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1923, but actually being in The Phantom of the Opera in 1925 and Dracula in 1931, where her “bit” part was that of having the first line of spoken dialogue in that perennial classic vampire film. Beware of vampires and hearses, but enjoy her story’s verses! Wonderfully illustrated by MAD Magazines Jack Davis and Hermann Mejia. Foreword provided by master of horror and sci-fi, Ray Bradbury.”
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069
Wednesday, July 22 08:00 PM
Century City’s Movies on the Terrace: “Ghostbusters”
Free. On the Level 2 Dining Terrace. (Read about “Ghostbuster’s” Los Angeles shooting locations.)
Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City, CA
Tuesday, July 28 07:00 PM
Shriekfest Networking Meetup
Meet with fellow horror film fans, filmmakers, and industry professionals for fun, drinks, and networking. Held the last Tuesday of every month.
Hollywood Billiards, 5750 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Wednesday, July 29 07:00 PM
Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguie sign “Wicked: Resurrection”
The authors of the popular teen book series “Wicked,” about a family of witches, sign the newest entry, “Resurrection.”
4213 W. Dark Delicacies, Burbank Blvd. Burbank, CA 818-556-6660 / 888-darkdel