Enzian Theater celebrates spooky season with ’13 Films of Halloween’

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel
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Halloween might last for one short night of the year, but Enzian Theater is celebrating all October long with special screenings, parties and and showings of cult classics.

The Maitland arthouse movie theater will present its “13 Films of Halloween,” which includes “Elvira,” “Halloween” and plenty of cult classics.

“From legendary cult films to highly acclaimed classics of the genre, tribute films to special anniversary screenings, there is literally something for every fan of horror and comedy in this lineup,” said Matthew Curtis, Enzian’s programming director, in a news release.

At the outdoor Eden Bar, moviegoers of drinking age can explore the 13 Cocktails of Halloween, which coincide with the films. For example, the Elvira “Mistress of the Dark” cocktail features tequila, Violette liqueur, lime juice, lavender and activated charcoal. Starting Oct. 1, patrons can pick up a punch card for a chance to win a $100 bar tab, with bonus entries for each cocktail ordered throughout the month.

For family-friendly festivities, visit during the kids’ Halloween party on Oct. 22 for themed activities and a screening of “Hotel Transylvania 2.”

At the end of the month, celebrate in adults-only fashion with the Eden Bar’s Halloween party, which features a costume contest and a midnight movie.

The full schedule is as follows:

  • Oct. 3 at 9:30 p.m. — Cult Classics: “You’re Next” (2011)

  • Oct. 7 at 11:59 p.m. — Midnight Movies: “Hellraiser” (1987)

  • Oct. 10 at 9:30 p.m. — Cult Classics: “Arachnophobia” (1990)

  • Oct. 12 at 8:00 p.m. — Popcorn Flicks in the Park: “House on Haunted Hill” (1959). This is a free screening in Central Park, off Park Avenue in Winter Park.

  • Oct. 14 at 12:00 p.m. — Saturday Matinee Classics: “Videodrome” (1983)

  • Oct. 14 at 11:59 p.m. — Midnight Movies: “Elvira: Mistress of the Dark” (1988)

  • Oct. 17 at 9:30 p.m. — Cult Classics: “House of Wax” (2005)

  • Oct. 21 at 11:00 a.m. — Book to Big Screen: “Battle Royale” (2000)

  • Oct. 21 at 11:59 p.m. — Midnight Movies: “The Stuff” (1985)

  • Oct. 22 at 11:00 a.m. — Kids Halloween Party: “Hotel Transylvania 2” (2015)

  • Oct. 24 at 9:30 p.m. — Cult Classics: “Body Snatchers” (1993)

  • Oct. 28 at 11:59 p.m. — Midnight Movies: “The Beyond: Composer’s Cut” (1981). The screening follows Eden Bar’s adult Halloween Party, which begins at 9 p.m. with the costume contest at 11.

  • Oct. 31 at 6:30 p.m. — Cult Classics: “Rob Zombie’s Halloween” (2007)

  • Oct. 31 at 9:30 p.m. — Cult Classics: “Rob Zombie’s Halloween II” (2009)

For more information and tickets, which typically range from about $11-$12.50 each before fees, go to enzian.org.

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