If you’re craving an early fall getaway and don’t necessarily mind a li’l bit of guts and gore — or even encourage it — you’re in luck.
The Dead Til Dawn Drive-In is pulling into town, filled with a “lordless, lunatic line-up” of old-school horror movies that are sure to put you in the Halloween spirit, even if it is a tad early. (Truthfully speaking, we welcome the spooky season year-round.)
Pack your bags for a quick weekend getaway, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know.
Put the Dead Til Dawn Drive-In on your list…if you dare
The Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre in Coxsackie, New York, which opened in 1951, hosts an annual scream fest, and this year promises to be “gooey, gruesome, and gore-ious.”
From Friday, September 12th through Sunday, September 14th, horror movie fanatics can pack up their cars and pull in for a lineup of crazy-cool scream-worthy flicks. The schedule is as follows:
Friday, September 12th
- The Lost Boys
- H.P. Lovecraft’s From Beyond
- Devil Times Five
- Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things
Saturday, September 13th
- Creepshow
- The Blob (1988)
- Stagefright
- Devil Story
Sunday, September 14th (with Frank M. Farel)
- Slither
- Frankenhooker
The cost is $15 on Friday and Saturday, and just $12 on Sunday. (Vintage prices to accompany those vintage films!) After you drive in and secure your spot amongst the other horror enthusiasts, you’ll want to stop by the concession stand for a bite: hot dogs, snow cones, nachos, deep-friend pickles, and of course, popcorn are all on tap.
For more on this spooky occasion, you can visit the theater’s website.
If you’re staying local this weekend, be sure to check out all of the movies playing in New York theaters, too.
📍 10769 State Route 9W, Coxsackie, NY
🗓️ September 12th-14th
💰$15 Friday, Saturday; $12 Sunday
