Classic horror this Thursday in Dallas…

A press release I found on Dreadcentral.com:

Texas has become a hotbed of horror, and Dallas is the epicenter. With the massive haunt season just kicking off this weekend, it’s only appropriate that one of DFW’s coolest venues hosts a night of classic horror. La Grange, in the historic Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, is hosting a double-feature this Thursday, September 15th, that genre fans in the area won’t want to miss.

First up is the Lon Chaney classic Phantom of the Opera, presented with live music provided by Frausun. Frausun (official site here) perform dark, ambient music that should fit the film perfectly.

Following Phantom, Hell on Film presents Tod Browning’s legendary Freaks. Anyone who hasn’t seen this once-lost masterpiece is lacking a chunk of vital horror history education. 80 years later, it’s still a shocking, thrilling film.

The full evening of entertainment is only $5! Pro tip: La Grange‘s taco bar connected to the club has the best gourmet tacos you will EVER eat, for only $2 each. The show starts at 8:00 PM. RSVP on the event’s Facebook page here.

Come early, grab grub, get a good seat, and celebrate horror with yours truly to kick off the Halloween season!

  • The Rev.

    I wonder if the girls would have any interest in this…thanks for the heads-up!

  • Rock Baker

    Ken, did you get my email concerning roundtables?

  • Elizabeth

    All the books about horror movies I read when I was wee, before the Internet had all this information, said two things about Freaks:

    1) It’s freaking incredible, and
    2) It’s banned everywhere.

    I am SO glad that, when I got old enough to rent my own videos, it was not only NOT banned but readily available. That movie is fucking amazing.

  • Mr. Rational

    Everything happens in Chicago, grumble gr…

    Oh, wait. DALLAS?

    Well. I’ll check this out, then.

  • Sadly I must work late on Thursday to earn money to fund Ken’s massive demands when he visits for Tween Fest this year. Also Patty Draut’s.