Big Screen Spooky Halloween Events throughout October

The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) has announced its Halloween lineup. Throughout October, The JPT guests will have the opportunity to enjoy spooky classics and special events, including a musical, local business partnerships, and live music.

“We hope you will join us at The JPT this October for a thrilling lineup of films guaranteed to get you into the Halloween spirit. Our program has something for everyone—from family-friendly favorites to timeless Halloween cult classics that never lose their charm,” said Alex Whitney, General Manager at The JPT.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Tuesday, October 1 – Tuesday, October 13)

After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his brand of mayhem. For tickets, showtimes, and more information on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, click here.

Troll 2 ( Thursday, October 3. Doors open at 7:15 PM, live music at 7:30 PM, screening at 8:30 PM)

Troll 2, known as one of the “best worst” horror movies ever made, is back at The JPT to kick off the Halloween season. The screening will include pre-film live pop-rock by popular saxophonist/musician, Chase Ceglie and his band.

When young Joshua (Michael Stephenson) learns he will be going on vacation with his family to a small town called Nilbog, he protests adamantly. He is warned by the spirit of his deceased grandfather that goblins populate the town. His parents, Michael (George Hardy) and Diana (Margo Prey), dismiss his apprehensions, but soon learn to appreciate their son’s warnings. Guided by his grandfather’s ghost, will Joshua and his family stand a chance to fight off these evil beings? For tickets and more information on Troll 2, click here.

Hocus Pocus (Sunday, October 13, and Friday, October 18)

After three centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night, and it is up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to their reign of terror once and for all.

The Halloween classic Hocus Pocus screenings will include a beer tasting with local brewery Ragged Island Brewing Company. For tickets, showtimes, and more information on Hocus Pocus, click here.

SAW The Musical (Saturday, October 19, 7:30 PM)

One of the most thought-provoking horror films of all time now is a musical. SAW The Musical hilariously captures the events of the first movie, parodying the Saw that started it all following from where Lawrence Gordon and Adam Stanheight find each other for the first time in the bathroom trap. Will they follow “the rules” as they discover each other’s secrets? [Parental Advisory: Explicit Content]

SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw began performances Off-Broadway at The AMT Theater on September 16, 2023, with a New York opening night on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The Musical’s Out-of-Town Tryout ran in Philadelphia, PA, at The Adrienne Theater in Center City in October 2022. The National Tour began in February 2024 and is running now across North America! For tickets and more information on SAW The Musical, click here.

Lost Boys (Thursday, October 24, 7:30 PM

Teenage brothers Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim) move with their mother (Dianne Wiest) to a small town in northern California. While the younger Sam meets a pair of kindred spirits in geeky comic-book nerds Edward (Corey Feldman) and Alan (Jamison Newlander), the angst-ridden Michael soon falls for Star (Jami Gertz) — who turns out to be in thrall to David (Kiefer Sutherland), leader of a local gang of vampires. Sam and his new friends must save Michael and Star from the undead.

The Lost Boys screening will include a pop-up in the lobby featuring local dispensary Hanger 420. Guests will have the opportunity to shop the pop-up pre-film. For tickets and more information on Lost Boys, click here.

The JPT will also be screening additional Halloween classics throughout October. Please see the links below for more information, tickets, and showtimes.

Rosemary’s Baby (Tuesday, October 15, 7:30 PM)

The Changeling (Wednesday, October 16, 7:30 PM)

Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Saturday, October 26, 9:00 PM)

Casper (Sunday, October 27, 2:00 PM)

Dracula (Tuesday, October 29, 7:30 PM)

Practical Magic (Wednesday, October 30, 7:30 PM)

A Nightmare on Elm St (Thursday, October 31, 8:30 PM)