Sleepy Hollow Cinema Announces Inaugural “Home For Horror” Pop-Up Series This Halloween Season

Written By Jonny Egan

Three Weekends of Spooky Classics Across Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow from October 16 to November 1

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (September 2026) — Sleepy Hollow Cinema launches its inaugural SHOCtober slate of programming, bringing terrifying tales that span decades of cinema for three weekends. Designed so that there is something for everyone, this year’s Home for Horror series features curated screenings specifically tailored for kids and families, adult horror fans and enthusiasts, and Spanish speakers—reflecting Sleepy Hollow Cinema’s commitment to honoring our community and its place on the world stage as the authentic Home For Horror!

TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets for all showings can be purchased through Eventbrite by visiting sleepyhollowcinema.org. Purchase of advance tickets is strongly recommended due to limited seating.

Join us at the Lyceum Building (39 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY), this Halloween season and help support our mission to bring a downtown cinema back to Sleepy Hollow and raise funds for a permanent location.

With multiple screenings each Friday through Sunday the weekends of October 16–18, October 23–25, and October 30–November 1, we’ve got you covered with titles like FRIDAY THE 13TH, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, THE EXORCIST (16mm print), BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, HALLOWEEN III (16mm print), TRICK ‘R TREAT, and of course the animated short LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW paired with Tim Burton’s SLEEPY HOLLOW, among many more! Extra spooky surprises to be announced!

COMPLETE HOME FOR HORROR SCREENING SCHEDULE
WEEKEND 1

  • Friday, October 16

    • 5:00 PM – Disney’s LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (1949, Complimentary Short, 34m) + The Corpse Bride (2005, Rated PG, 77m)

    • 7:15 PM – Sleepy Hollow (1999, Rated R, 105m)

    • 9:15 PM – A Nightmare on Elm St (1984, Rated R, 91m)

  • Saturday, October 17

    • 5:00 PM – Disney’s LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (1949, Complimentary Short, 34m) + Hotel Transylvania (2012, Rated PG, 91m)

    • 7:15 PM – Evil Dead II (1987, Rated R, 84m)

    • 9:00 PM – Army Of Darkness (1992, Rated R, 81m)

  • Sunday, October 18

    • 5:00 PM – Disney’s LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (1949, Complimentary Short, 34m) + Monster House(2006, Rated PG, 91m)

    • 7:15 PM – Final Destination 2 (2003, Rated R, 90m) 

    • 9:00 PM – The Orphanage / El Orfanato (2007, Spanish Language / En Español, 105m)

WEEKEND 2

  • Friday, October 23

    • 5:00 PM – Disney’s LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (1949, Complimentary Short, 34m) + The Addams Family (1991, PG, 99m)

    • 7:30 PM – Sleepy Hollow (1999, Rated R, 105m)

    • 9:30 PM – Spookies (1986, Rated R, 85m)

  • Sunday, October 25

    • 3:00 PM – Disney’s LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (1949, Complimentary Short, 34m) + Bride Of Frankenstein (1935, NR, 75m)

    • 5:15 PM – Night Of The Living Dead (1968, Unrated, 96m)

    • 7:15 PM – Return Of The Living Dead (1985, Rated R, 91m)

WEEKEND 3 - HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

  • Friday, October 30

    • 5:00 PM – Sleepy Hollow (1999, Rated R, 105m)

    • 7:00 PM – The Exorcist (1973, Rated R, 122m) – Rare 16mm Print Screening!

    • 9:15 PM – Halloween III: Season Of The Witch (1982, Rated R, 98m) – Rare 16mm Print Screening!

  • Saturday, October 31 (Halloween)

    • 3:00 PM – Disney’s LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (1949, Complimentary Short, 34m) + Addams Family Values (1993, Rated PG, 94m)

    • 5:15 PM – Friday The 13TH (1980, Rated R, 95m)

    • 7:00 PM – Halloween II (1981, Rated R, 92m)

    • 9:00 PM – Trick 'r Treat (2007, Rated R, 82m)

  • Sunday, November 1

    • 3:00 PM – The Orphanage / El Orfanato (2007, Spanish Language / En Español, Rated R, 105m)

    • 5:00 PM – [REC] (2007, Spanish Language / En Español, Rated R, 78m)

    • 7:00 PM – TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD (1972, Rated R, 101m)

ABOUT SLEEPY HOLLOW CINEMA

Born from strong public enthusiasm for a hometown theater, Sleepy Hollow Cinema aims to bring a diverse lineup of films to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, including family favorites, Spanish-language films, avant-garde indies, and horror. Grounded in our regional identity, we aspire to become a national Home for Horror, especially during the Halloween season, drawing both locals and visitors while raising funds and awareness for a permanent downtown cinema location.Media Contact:Sleepy Hollow Cinema Press Team

Email: press@sleepyhollowcinema.org

Website: www.sleepyhollowcinema.org

Jonny Egan
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