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Pillow Fright!

Programmed and hosted by horror-loving best friends Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg, Pillow Fright! is a new sleepover-themed, creep-tastic series for fellow friendly freaks – the girls, gays, and theys who crave a good scare in a safe, inclusive space. With a focus on nostalgic favourites, expect all the films that were in heavy weekend rotation in your parents’ basement. Come early for activities, contests, and plenty of spooky surprises. If you spent your childhood browsing the horror aisle at your local video store and summoning Bloody Mary in the bathroom, this series is for you! Pajamas encouraged and nightmares expected.
Series runs Returns September 27

Saturday, September 27, 8:00 PM

a woman and man in a bed pointing to the left

Paranormal Activity

You and your bravest friends are invited to a sleepover-themed screening of Paranormal Activity hosted by Pillow Fright!
  • D: Oren Peli
  • USA
  • 2009
  • 86 min
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Saturday, October 25, 8:00 PM

Lili Taylor looking at carved faces on a staircase

The Haunting

You're invited to a sleepover-themed screening of The Haunting (1999) hosted by Pillow Fright!
  • D: Jan de Bont
  • USA
  • 1999
  • 125 min
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