Hippodrome Cinema announces October lineup

Press release from the Hippodrome Theatre

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Hippodrome Cinema celebrates the fall season with a variety of screenings to excite Gainesville movie-goers of all ages! With a mix of new dramatic releases, special screenings of a Gainesville punk horror cult classic just in time for THE FEST, and a selection of Halloween films of all varieties, the Cinema offers something for everyone this October.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, October 12, 6:00 PM – Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, 1998 Family/Animation

Friday, October 17, 9:30 PM – Little Shop of Horrors, 1986 Musical/Horror

Saturday, October 18, 8:30 PM – Cocktails and Classics: The Bride of Frankenstein, 1935 Horror. Each ticket includes a themed specialty cocktail to enjoy during the screening!

Thursday and Friday, October 23 and 24, 7:30 PM – Twisted Issues, 1988, Horror/Comedy. A celebration of local history with this “psycho-punk splatter-comedy” filmed in Gainesville. A meet and greet with the director Charles Pinion will happen at 6:30 PM prior to both screenings, with a Q&A following both showings of the film as well. 

Friday, October 31, 7:30 PM – Häxan, 1922, Silent/Documentary/Horror

Friday, October 31, 9:30 PM – Night of the Living Dead, 1968, Horror

OCTOBER FILM SCHEDULE:

Architecton, October 2 – November 2

The Roses, October 2 – 12 

The Last Class, October 3 – 12

The Paper Bag Plan, October 16 – November 1

The History of Sound, October 16 – November 2

With a diverse lineup of screenings and unforgettable events, the Hipp Cinema continues its mission to bring bold, meaningful, and entertaining film experiences to Gainesville. 

Visit www.thehipp.org/cinema-3 for movies and showtimes

Get your tickets at https://purchase.thehipp.org/Events