The Chicago Park District announced Thursday the schedule for the 4th annual outdoor horror movie series ‘Campfire Horrors,’ that will return to Northerly Island, located at 1521 S. Linn White Dr., this fall. The film series kicks off on Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m. and will continue every Friday through the month of October. In the spirit of Halloween, Northerly Island will showcase six scary classics, ranging from tame to terrifying. Each screening will be accompanied by campfires, marshmallow roasting, Mars Wrigley treats, free popcorn and hot beverages. All screenings are scheduled to take place outdoors at the Northerly Island Visitors Center, located at 1521 S. Linn White Dr. In the event of rain, or extreme cold, screenings will be relocated indoors, inside the Northerly Island Visitors Center.

‘Campfire Horrors’ Movie Schedule:

Friday, October 4
Hocus Pocus (PG) at 7 p.m.
A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

Frankenstein (NR) at 8 p.m.
In this classic adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel, Henry Frankenstein, a doctor who is trying to discover a way to make the dead walk, succeeds and creates a monster that has to deal with living again.

Friday, October 11 
Misery (R) at 7 p.m.
After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.

Friday, October 18 
Shaun of the Dead (R) at 7 p.m.
A man’s uneventful life is disrupted by the zombie apocalypse, and he decides to use the opportunity to save his friends as a chance to win back his ex.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (R) at 8:30 p.m.
Four young friends bound by a tragic accident are reunited when they find themselves being stalked by a hook-wielding maniac in their small seaside town.

Friday, October 25
Interview with the Vampire (R) at 7 p.m.
Chronicling centuries, a nearly 200-year-old vampire recounts the incredible story of his transformation and the unbelievable events of his very long life to a sceptic reporter.

For more information, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. In the event of inclement weather, screenings will be moved indoors to the Northerly Island Visitors Center.

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