“For the first time in motion picture history…” step right up for seven nights of shocks, screams, and showmanship as we celebrate the king of cinematic gimmicks, William Castle. Experience his classic thrillers the way audiences did when they first electrified theaters in the 1950s and '60s—with the legendary stunts, tricks, and audience participation that made moviegoing an event!
 

From flying skeletons to devices that let you see lurking spirits, every screening recreates the playful ballyhoo that turned movie theaters into carnivals of horror. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering Castle for the first time, this is your chance to relive a lost era when Emergo, Percepto, and Illusion-O brought the theater alive with terror and delight! Expect fog, strobe lights, plants in the audience, and surprises every night. Don’t worry, there will be registered nurses on site in case the fear consumes you!

For seven unforgettable nights, the gimmicks are back, the screams are real, and the spirit of the greatest carnival barker in movie history once again prowls the aisles of the Music Box Theatre! 

Each screening is preceded by a 5 minute original horror show by Matt Carr, followed by the feature film.