As the leaves change and a crisp breeze settles in the air, The Franklin Theatre brings back its annual Fear Fest. This spine-tingling celebration of cinema’s most terrifying tales promises to deliver screams, scares and suspense for audiences of all ages.
From kiddy-friendly scares to white-knuckle terror for the truly brave, Fear Fest has something for every taste that’s sure to get you in the mood for Halloween.
For a full list of films, showtimes, and ticket information, haunt on over to The Franklin Theatre website and get ready for a frighteningly good time at Fear Fest. Here is a list of movies below.
Franklin Theatre’s Fear Fest 2025:
- October 3 – Mean Girls (2004), 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Cult teen comedy about high school cliques with a bite of satire. -
October 4 – Coco (2017), 10:00 AM
Pixar’s colorful journey into the Land of the Dead to celebrate family and music. -
October 4 – Hocus Pocus (1993), 1:30 PM
Three witchy sisters return to Salem for spooky fun and chaos. -
October 4 – Rosemary’s Baby (1968), 5:00 PM
A psychological horror classic about paranoia, pregnancy, and the occult. -
October 4 – Se7en (1995), 8:30 PM
A dark crime thriller following detectives chasing a serial killer inspired by the seven deadly sins. -
October 4 – Saw (2004), 11:59 PM
The brutal and twisted game that launched a horror franchise. -
October 6 – Ghostbusters (1984), 7:00 PM
Paranormal comedy where a quirky team saves New York from slime and specters. -
October 7 – Pet Sematary (1989), 8:30 PM
Stephen King’s tale of grief and resurrection with chilling consequences. -
October 11 – Hocus Pocus (1993), 11:00 AM
Family-friendly encore of Salem’s mischievous witches. -
October 13 – Scooby-Doo (2002), 7:00 PM
The Mystery Inc. gang tackles monsters in this live-action comedy adventure. -
October 15 – Jaws (1975), 8:30 PM
Spielberg’s masterpiece about a giant shark terrorizing a beach town. -
October 20 – Hocus Pocus (1993), 7:00 PM
Another chance to catch the Sanderson Sisters on the big screen. -
October 24 – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), 11:59 PM
Raw, terrifying slasher that redefined horror with Leatherface’s chainsaw rampage. -
October 25 – Corpse Bride (2005), 5:00 PM
Tim Burton’s gothic stop-motion romance between the living and the dead. -
October 25 – Sinners (2025), 8:30 PM
A brand-new indie horror promising fresh frights and modern chills. -
October 25 – Scary Movie (2000), 11:59 PM
Spoof comedy skewering classic horror tropes with outrageous laughs. -
October 26 – Witches (1990), 1:00 PM
Roald Dahl’s creepy yet whimsical tale of witches who despise children. -
October 26 – Beetlejuice (1988), 4:30 PM
A ghostly comedy where a mischievous poltergeist wreaks havoc on the living. -
October 26 – Smile (2022), 8:00 PM
A sinister supernatural curse spreads through eerie, haunting smiles. -
October 27 – TERRORTHON!: Silence of the Lambs (1991) & Surprise, 6:00 PM
Hannibal Lecter’s chilling mind games headline a double feature. -
October 30 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), 6:00 PM & later
Cult musical full of camp, costumes, and audience participation. -
October 31 – The Exorcist (1973), 7:00 PM
A girl possessed by a demon pushes faith and fear to the limit. -
October 31 – Halloween (1978), 10:00 PM
Michael Myers stalks babysitters in the ultimate slasher classic.
