Terror on The Strip: A Mystery Horror Film Marathon 2026

Cinema at The Varsity presents: Terror on the Strip 2026

A 9-hour, 5-film mystery-horror movie marathon sure to shock and excite any avid horror fan seeking an experience they won’t soon forget!

Enter blind, leave wide awake! The films in the marathon are revealed when the title card hits the screen before you! Make no mistake, these films range from underseen cult classics to canonical masterpieces. You may get the chance to see some of your favorites on the big screen or be introduced to something new! In addition to our selections all month long, our marathon programming has been painstakingly hand-selected from some of the very best the horror genre has to offer.

We aren't allowed to share the titles, but here's what we can tell you about your itinerary for the marathon experience on Saturday, October 24th!

11 am to Noon: Pre-show, welcome & introduction, coffee bar/fueling station in The Varsity Bar

Noon to 3:30: Films #1 and #2, followed by a 15-minute intermission

3:30 to 6:45: Films #3 and #4, followed by a 15-minute intermission and meal station in The Varsity Bar

6:45 to 9 pm: Film #5, followed by a special prize raffle and closing statements

Varsity Bar & Concessions will be open throughout the marathon with special snacks, treats, and event-exclusive cocktails, PLUS Terror on the Strip T-shirts exclusive for this event.

Costumes are encouraged! Get dressed up, bring a friend, and steel your nerves for an unforgettable night of the mad and macabre on the Strip at The Varsity!

*All films are rated R; viewer discretion advised.