“The great horror maestro Wes Craven, as both writer and director, gave a generation of teens (of all ages) terminal insomnia with this imaginative and intense slasher scare fest.” (Library of Congress)

Behold the horror epic that started the Krueger craze and the Elm Street franchise. This low-budget effort not only put frightmaster Wes Craven on the map, but it slashed new life into the dying horror genre. Nightmare on Elm Street is a surreal and artistic experiment in dark and bloody filmmaking, levitating above the senseless gorefests seen in Friday the 13th. Built upon a brilliant premise, Elm Street became known as a near-masterpiece of post-’70s terror that skillfully blurred the line between reality and fantasy. The character of Freddy Kreuger instantly joined the ranks of infamous modern horror villains. While Jason Vorhees and Michael Myers were steadfast and robotic, Freddy was a humorous sadist who refused to hide behind a mask. The dreamscape and surreal atmosphere that Craven creates is a key reason why A Nightmare on Elm Street remains so haunting to this day. Cinematographer Jacques Haitkin knows how to use shadow and light to his advantage, most notably in the trippy and eerie basement scenes and the moment in which a character is dragged across the ceiling. For a movie with a budget just over $1 million, Elm Street possesses a surprisingly stylish look; even the low-grade special effects manage to be effective. The film is tailor-made for those who like their gore coupled with smart and inventive ideas, a rarity in the horror genre. (AllMovie)

Buy a SPOOKY PASS and get into 8 events for the low, low price of just $35!

The Spooky Pass 2022 includes admission to:
10/3, 10/10 and 10/17, 7 pm- MANIACAL MONDAYS, surprise horror movie
10/5, 8 pm – FROM DUSK TILL DAWN
10/14, 8 pm – RE-ANIMATOR
10/19, 7 pm – Vincent Price Double Feature: THE TINGLER and THE RAVEN
10/28, 8:30 pm – WILD ZERO (reservation required)
10/29, 8 pm – NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

There is no physical pass. Passholders will check in at the box office on the night of the film.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR SCREENING

In case of inclement weather, this screening will be moved to our indoor theater.

Limited seating is available outside and is first come, first served. It is strongly recommended that you Bring Your Own Chair.

The theater opens one hour prior to showtime.

Tickets can be purchased using the BUY TICKETS link above. Upon ordering, you will receive a confirmation email from Square. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the show at the concession counter.

If you’ve purchased advance tickets, when you arrive, please give your name at the concession counter to check in.

Tickets are returnable by sending a request through the contact form located on our About Us page prior to showtime.