Horror on the Big Screen

October’s Frightful Film Fest at the Palace!

This October, experience horror the way it was meant to be seen on the giant screen of the historic Canton Palace Theatre.

Horror on the Big Screen 2026 returns with a spine-chilling lineup of classic and cult-favorite horror films, bringing audiences together for a month-long celebration of suspense, supernatural thrills, unforgettable monsters, and iconic cinematic scares. The screams are louder. The shadows are darker. The experience is unforgettable.

Join us for Horror on the Big Screen every weekend in October, where every classic returns to life on the big screen at the Canton Palace Theatre – if you dare!

Film Schedule:

• The Fly (1986 – 40th Anniversary) - Friday, October 2
• The Blair Witch Project: Screening and Q&A - Saturday, October 3
  • Now, in a rare, limited-engagement tour, all three actors will appear live on stage after a full movie screening, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and answering audience questions about the making of this groundbreaking film.
• Stephen King Double Feature: Pet Sematary (1989) & The Shining (1980) - Friday, October 9
• Hitchcock Double Feature: Rear Window (1954) & Psycho (1960) - Saturday, October 10
• The Exorcist (1973) - Friday, October 16
• Nosferatu (1922)- A silent film special with original accompaniment at the Historic Kilgen Organ by Jay Spencer - Saturday, October 17
• Alien (1979) - Friday, October 30
• Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - Saturday, October 31
  • Costume contest begins at 6:45 PM before the film is screened.