Scream Factory turns lucky 13 this year, and they’re celebrating accordingly with special screenings and multiple activations this September.
The horror-focused imprint will host an anniversary event at Vidiots in Los Angeles on Friday, September 19.
The press release notes that the evening will begin with a happy hour from 4-7 pm, followed by a screening of the 1978 classic horror film Piranha and a pre-screening Q&A with director and horror legend Joe Dante at 7 pm.
Next up at 9:30 pm is the world premiere of Scream Factory’s long-anticipated restoration of Day of the Dead in 4K. Vidiots will also host a Scream Factory pop-up store featuring some of the imprint’s most popular releases as well as photo opportunities. Tickets for Piranha are available here, and tickets for Day of the Dead are available here.
For those not based in Los Angeles, fans can also participate in the festivities from home by entering to win an instant Scream Factory horror collection that includes 130 Scream Factory 4Ks, Blu-rays, SteelBooks, and box sets, including the complete Halloween, Child’s Play, and Friday the 13th franchises, fan favorites, and deep cuts from the archives. Enter the giveaway, open to US residents, here.
Then, be sure to tune into Scream Factory TV for a streaming marathon of 13 classic Scream Factory movies from September 19-21, including Hush, The Slumber Party, and more. Scream Factory TV is found on the Shout! TV app.
Physical media lovers, get your wallets ready: a “13 Days of Scream” sale goes live on Shout Factory from September 18 through October 1, leading up to the online store’s annual Shocktober sale event.
Be sure to be on the lookout across the US, as Scream Factory is also partnering with 13 independent video stores to celebrate the brick-and-mortar stores that keep horror and physical media thriving. Look out for spotlight posts going up on Scream Factory’s social media to shine a light on an official Scream Factory Partner video store near you.
Happy 13th, Scream Factory!
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