Romero, Kidder and more join film line-up
This month, AMC presents “AMC Fearfest,” their annual Halloween movie marathon.
An eclectic mix of contemporary and classic horror films, “AMC Fearfest” features over 50 horror titles, three “AMC Celebrates” events, and interviews with some of Hollywood’s most renowned horror filmmakers. The eight-day marathon airs from October 23 until Halloween Day, October 31 from 7:30am-midnight.
On-screen hosts this year include Cloris Leachman (Young Frankenstein), Margot Kidder (The Amityville Horror), George Romero, Lance Henriksen (Aliens) and special effects producer, Shane Mahan (SFX Creature Effects, Aliens).
“AMC Celebrates” will honor the milestone anniversaries of some of horror’s greatest movies:
· AMC Celebrates Alien 30th Anniversary â Airing Friday, October 23 at 8pm ET.
· AMC Celebrates Young Frankenstein 35th Anniversary â Airing Friday, October 30 at 8pm ET.
· AMC Celebrates The Amityville Horror 30th Anniversary â Airing Friday, October 30 at 10 :30pm ET.
In addition, “AMC Fearfest” will include film classics by directors such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, Stephen King, James Cameron, John Carpenter, Joss Whedon, Peter Jackson and Brian De Palma, as well as a special Halloween Day Marathon featuring the world premiere of the digitally restored and re-mastered Night of the Living Dead, airing at 6pm ET.
Visit AMCTV.com will feature extended video interviews with Romero, Mahan and Henriksen. You’ll find a full schedule there as well.
Source: AMC
