Scare yourself silly this month with several classic (and new) horror movie screenings at various theatres around Wichita. Below is a list of Halloween-themed or scary movies and films that are guaranteed to keep you up at night.
And if you like scary things, you’ll love our list of Haunted Houses and Halloween Attractions in Wichita.
2024 Scary Movie Screenings
Starlite Drive In
The scary movies start early this year – as early as August! Starlite Drive In will show Alien Romulus on Screen 2 August 16, 17, and 18. It will be part of the Alien/Deadpool double feature. (Alien shows first at 8:35 p.m.)
Tickets are $10.75 for adults. You don’t want to bring kids to this one.
Augusta Historic Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming to the historic Augusta Theatre on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. The movie won’t begin until 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and will include a bag of props for the first 50 tickets sold.
On the Augusta Arts Council Facebook page, they say, “Dress up as your favorite character or come as you are, and we’ll have the red lipstick ready!”
Augusta Historic Theatre:
523 State St.
Augusta, KS 67010
Event line (316) 775-3661
Office (316) 775-2900
CapFed Amphitheater’s Movies in the Park
The last of a series of FREE movies at CapFed Amphitheater is just perfect for a Halloween movie night out with the fam if you have older tweens or teens. On Sunday, October 20, 2024, they’ll show Haunted Mansion, rated PG-13.
The movie starts at 6 p.m. Admission is FREE!
For more info: Capitol Federal Amphitheater Movies at the Park
Andover Amphitheater:
1607 E Central Ave.
Andover, KS 67002
Phone (8-4:30, M-F): 316.733.1303
Info Line: 316.440.4766
The Orpheum Theatre
Yikes! The Orpheum Theatre in Wichita will show an extra scary movie this year. They’ll play The Amityville Horror on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
This is apparently the 45th anniversary of the movie. (Has it really been that long?) Here’s the description: “Newlyweds and their three children move into a large house where a mass murder was committed. They start to experience strange, inexplicable manifestations which have strong effects on everyone living in or visiting the house.”
The movie starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are only $8.
For more info: Orpheum 2024 Anniversary Film Series – Amityville Horror
Orpheum Theatre:
200 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Free parking for Anniversary Film Series events in the Orpheum’s main parking lot just north of the theater on Broadway.
Wichita Horrorfest 13th Anniversary
Leif Jonker is planning another year of Wichita’s Horrorfest. Texas Chainsaw Massacre will play, he affirms, on a big screen somewhere in Wichita this October 2024 for its 50th anniversary. Stay tuned to his Facebook group, Wichita Big Screen, to find out when and where!
Regal Theaters Horror Movies
Regal Cinemas now has a page of its website dedicated to horror movies it’s showing now so you can watch thrillers whenever the mood strikes you. They have some playing now, and this national movie theater chain often has discounted scary movies when Halloween time approaches.
AMC Theater Thrills and Chills
Similarly AMC Theater also has an AMC Thrills and Chills page on its website so you can see what scary movies are playing at any given time.
Mosley Street Melodrama
It’s not a movie, but this ought to be good. Mosley Street Melodrama will perform Halloween the 13th: Michael vs. Jason from September 13 through October 26, 2024. Tickets start at $27 for the show only but you can add on dinner for an additional fee.
Check back frequently, as we are constantly updating our Halloween movies content!
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Roll the Credits
These previous events have not been announced for 2024:
I have not seen movies yet at Wichita Community Theater or Nafzger Park. I will update if they are doing anything like they have in previous years.
Bradley Fair Outdoor Movie
This event is only $5 per child and FREE for adults. 100% of the Child’s movie ticket will go to a local non-profit so that’s pretty cool. Parents and guardians don’t need a ticket because you are AWESOME and taking a little on for a fun night under the stars. Tickets can be purchased online now or in person (cash only) on the day of the event.
Before each movie, they are having some cool extra activities like face painting, character appearances, crafts, snacks,s and pumpkin path photo ops. You could also pack a picnic or grab dinner at one of the many delicious restaurants at Bradly Fair. Find out more HERE
Here is the lineup of movies:
Friday, October 7: Hotel Transylvania
Friday, October 14: Coco
Friday, October 21: Hocus Pocus
Regal, AMC, etc.
They are playing classic horror movies for just $5.38 + tax a ticket! Yes, you can go to the theater to see Halloween at a discounted price.
Town West Movie Theater Boulevard
They are having throwback Thursdays Beginning October 1st – October 27th. All shows are only $5!! Also every Monday all movies are also just $5.
Crown Uptown
This year, the Crown Uptown theater will join in the Halloween fun with 10 separate screenings of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tickets for Rocky Horror are $10-45.
Adults:
Dinner & Show: $40-45
Show Only: $25-30
Senior/Military:
Dinner & Show: $38-43
Show Only: $23-28
Students:
Dinner & Show: $25
Show Only: $10
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