Fun October Films and Events
From Horror-Comedy classics like Evil Dead 2 and Shaun of the Dead to family-friendly Zombie short films to our annual Rocky Horror Movie Party, there is something for everyone this October at The Cary. Get ready for jump scares, Italian spiders, Zombies playing sports, and crowds or Rocky fans doing the “Time Warp!”
Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 8:00PM
Evil Dead 2 (Rated R)
After playing a recording of the Book of the Dead found in a seemingly abandoned cabin in the woods and unleashing an evil force that possesses his girlfriend, Ash (Bruce Campbell) is forced into a macabre battle for his life. When four strangers appear in the midst of his mad scramble for survival, more and more possessions and gory deaths pile up.
Introduction by host Glen Haley.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 – 7:00PM
Shaun of the Dead (Rated R)
Shaun is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he’s not working at the electronics store, he lives with his slovenly best friend, Ed, in a small flat on the outskirts of London. The only unpredictable element in his life is his girlfriend, Liz, who wishes desperately for Shaun to grow up and be a man. When the town is inexplicably overrun with zombies, Shaun must rise to the occasion and protect both Liz and his mother.
Introduction by host, Glen Haley.
October 23, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom (Rated PG)
SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween ― until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns MAD SCIENTIST to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control… With The Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure.
Friday, October 23, 2026 – 6:00PM
Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park’s Great Lawn
Come and enjoy a fun-filled evening with zombie-themed activities, including a kids’ Halloween costume contest, zombie musical chairs, and the exciting Zombiepalooza short film competition.
FREE EVENT >>
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 1:00PM
The ‘Burbs (Rated PG)
Settling in for some time off in his suburban home, Ray Peterson’s vacation becomes a horror when the Klopeks, a suspiciously odd family, move in down the block. Enlisting the aid of his paranoid buddy, Art, and his militia-man neighbor, Rumsfield, Ray sends his son and wife away on a trip while he investigates the Klopeks. When a neighbor disappears, Ray and his cohorts risk their lives to save their cul-de-sac from the clutches of evil.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – 7:00PM
The Spider Labyrinth (Not Rated)
Get ready for a wild ride through the strange world of Eurocult cinema! Screening will feature an introduction and post-film discussion by guest host and cult film historian Dr. Will Dodson, pop-up shops with 4K and Blu-ray editions of the films, and more.
For more than three decades, the remarkable debut feature ― and sole horror film ― by award-winning director Gianfranco Giagni has been one of the most elusive Italian horror titles in home video history…until now: When an American professor is sent to Budapest to complete a mysterious research project, he’ll become ensnared in a mind-bending web of sexual provocation, occult carnage and arachnidian havoc. Roland Wybenga, William Berger (FIVE DOLLS FOR AN AUGUST MOON) and Stéphane Audran (FACELESS) star in this “invaluable contribution to ‘80s Italian Horror” (Screen Rant) featuring unnerving special effects by Sergio Stivaletti (CEMETERY MAN).
In Italian with English Subtitles. Program begins promptly at showtime. Screening of THE SPIDER LABYRINTH follows talk.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 – 7:00PM
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (Rated R)
Two scruffy pals’ (Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk) backwoods vacation takes a bloody turn when ignorant college students mistake them for a pair of murderous hillbillies.
Spotlight: Tim Curry
Friday, October 30, 2026 – 8:00PM
Saturday, October 31, 2026 – 8:00PM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Rated R)
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”
Prop bags provided. No outside props allowed.
