El Paso is about to get spooky! Halloween season is here, and nothing sets the spooky vibe better than watching a classic horror movie on the big screen. Lucky for us in El Paso, local theaters are rolling out a lineup of chilling favorites this October.

Whether you’re into slashers that make you double-check the backseat, creepy ghosts that haunt your dreams, or monster flicks that never get old, there’s something playing that will scratch your scary-movie itch. Grab the popcorn, call up your horror-loving friends, and get ready for some big screen screams.

El Paso Alamo Drafthouse

If there’s one place in El Paso that knows how to make horror movies extra fun, it’s Alamo Drafthouse. They don’t just show the classics, they turn them into full-on events! Think themed cocktails, cheeky pre-show clips, and an audience that’s ready to laugh, scream, and maybe even quote a few lines out loud.

This October, they’ve stacked their lineup with some of the most iconic (and spooky-fun) flicks around:

The Craft
Scream
Night of the Living Dead
Trick ‘r Treat
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Fright Night
28 Days Later
Paranorman
The Lost Boys
Casper: 30th Anniversary Edition 

Whether you’re into cult favorites, supernatural chills, or nostalgic gems, Alamo’s lineup has a little something for everyone. Check out their full lineup here.

Cinemark Theaters

Cinemark is also getting in on the Halloween spirit with a few fan favorites that hit the sweet spot between spooky and fun. If you’re looking for something that’s family-friendly but still totally in season, this lineup has you covered.

Here’s what you can catch on the big screen this month:

Casper: 30th Anniversary Edition
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Trick ‘r Treat

Check out showtimes here.

AMC 16

If you’re the type who likes your horror a little bloodier (and maybe a lot scarier), AMC 16 has you covered. Their October lineup leans heavy on slashers and cult favorites that are best watched with a big tub of popcorn and maybe a friend to hide behind.

Here’s what’s hitting the screen this month:

Friday the 13th
Candyman
Scream
Terrifier

This lineup is basically a crash course in horror���s most bone-chilling villains. AMC 16 is serving up the kind of scares that stick with you long after the credits roll. Check out showtimes here.

Premiere Cinemas at Bassett Place

Premiere Cinemas is pulling out all the stops this October with a lineup that’s equal parts creepy, classic, and downright terrifying. If you want variety, this is the spot, you’ll find everything from demonic possessions to haunted dolls to clown-shaped nightmares.

Here’s what’s playing at Bassett Place:

Annabelle
The Exorcist
Trick ‘r Treat
Poltergeist
Paranorman
It

Check out showtimes here.

No matter which theater you end up at, El Paso is making sure horror fans are spoiled for choice this October. From family-friendly favorites to blood-soaked slashers, the city’s big screens have a little something for everyone. The only real scary part? Deciding which one to watch first.

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