Eerie Horror Fest Presents...
Schedule
Tue Aug 02 2022 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Location
Room 33 | Erie, PA
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Inspired by "Alfred Hitchcock Presents..." and Ray Bradbury's social commentary in the stories of "The Twilight Zone", Eerie Horror Fest Presents... is a club for guided discussion about themes in horror media. Members will meet the first Tuesday of each month at Room 33 in Erie, PA.Each meeting has a theme and accompanying media - some to watch at the meeting and some to watch, listen to, or read at home. Sociologist Dr. Rhonda Matthews will lead members to delve into themes represented in the genre of horror in fun, analytical ways.
Your membership includes hot appetizers and one themed cocktail from Room 33 at each meeting, plus Eerie Horror Fest merchandise and All-Access Pass discounts!
Join the club and enjoy the camaraderie of people that love horror as much as you do!
If you're not a horror fan, Eerie Horror Presents... is a great opportunity to get to know the complexity of the genre, especially in 2022.
HISTORY
After the success of Dr. Matthews' talk at the 2021 Eerie Horror Fest, "Race, Horror and Transference: How Real Life is Scarier Than Demons" and the engagement that followed, the idea for Eerie Horror Fest Presents... was born.
MONTHLY THEMES & DATES
July 5: Zombies
Zombies are everywhere now and they have always acted as metaphors for the ails of society. We'll discuss why zombie media are so popular.
August 2: Scream Queens
This classic horror character is steeped in stereotypes about women, but in modern horror that character has evolved into a sign of empowerment. We’ll discuss that evolution.
September 6: Religion
Religious participation in the U.S. continues to decline, yet filmmakers return to this type of existential horror yearly. We’ll discuss the connection between religious imagery and horror and the ways in which it is shifting.
October 4: Eerie Horror Fest
Join us for our annual celebration of horror!
November 1: Horror Classics
We owe it all to the classics. This month, we’ll discuss some of the foundational works of horror and what they meant then and now.
December 6: The Holidays
What could be more horrifying than holiday dinner with our weird and bigoted relatives? A monster. A haunting. A trap. This month we’ll discuss the ways in which films present the dread that many people feel about The Holidays.
January 3: Family
Family themed horror often follows the adage, “You only hurt the ones you love.” This month we’ll talk about the ways that family has changed and how it’s reflected in horror.
February 7: A Murder & A Date
Roses are red/Violets are blue... We are going to talk about how love and relationships become the subject of horror stories.
March 7: Body Horror
This one is not for the faint of heart. Body horror showcases grotesque violations of the body. It can be very disturbing and is perhaps the most visceral offering of the genre. We’ll discuss the nightmares come to screen.
April 4: The American Dream
Is it a dream, or a nightmare? In this month’s discussion, we’ll examine The American Dream and examine how horror addresses it.
May 2: Race Horror
This month we take a look at the horror of race in American life on film and the new film and television shows that strive to dissect the lives of diverse people.
June 6: New Classics in Horror
We'll finish up the year by discussing the “new” classics in horror and what defines them.
These are dates and topics for July 2022 through June 2023. Topics will be added for subsequent months as discussions evolve.
MEMBERSHIPS
Your membership will be valid from the month of purchase. Members will be asked to RSVP before each meeting to plan properly. You will receive an email so you can RSVP.
YOU-PICK-SIX-MONTH MEMBERSHIP: $120 (SAVE $40)
Includes:
Access to discussion materials
Entrance to Room 33
Heavy hors d’oeuvres + 1 themed cocktail at each meeting
1 Eerie Horror Fest t-shirt
10% off Eerie Horror Fest All-Access Pass
12-MONTH MEMBERSHIP: $240 (SAVE $80)
Includes:
Access to discussion materials
Entrance to Room 33
Heavy hors d’oeuvres + 1 themed cocktail at each meeting
1 Eerie Horror Fest t-shirt
20% off Eerie Horror Fest All-Access Pass
DROP-IN ATTENDANCE: $25
Includes:
Access to discussion materials
Entrance to Room 33
Heavy hors d’oeuvres + 1 themed cocktail
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Where is it happening?
Room 33, 1033 State Street, Erie, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
