SATURDAY, OCT. 24TH TO SUNDAY, OCT. 25TH: 24 HOUR HORROR-THON PART III

Third Time's The Harm! To celebrate the joyous Halloween season, Exhumed Films proudly presents the third annual 24 Hour Horror-thon: a full 24 hour marathon of nonstop horror mayhem! We'll start at noon on Saturday and go straight through until noon on Sunday. As always, the lineup of films is being kept secret--people who come to the show will only find out what the features are as they unspool onto the screen. The show will be a combination of some of the biggest horror titles of the last 30 years or so mixed with some really rare gems. Plus we'll run tons of classic trailers, shorts, and other oddities. Can you stay awake for the entire 24 hours? Who will survive, and what will be left of them? Be here on October 24th to find out!

This year's show will also a feature a horror themed art show in the lobby!!

ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK: A Collection of prints inspired by the dark corners of 42nd street. Prints from 24 artist will be displayed in the lobby of a makeshift grindhouse for one full day during Exhumed Film's Horror-thon.

Featuring art by Mike Bukowski, Jeanne D’Angelo, Delicious Design League, Donald Dixon, Doublenaut, JP Flexner, Skylar Gahagan, Jill Ginsberg, James Heimer, Dan Judge, Chris Kline, Largemammal, Alex Lukas, Bill McRight, Justin Miller, Doctor Pizolli, Mark Price, Print Mafia, Johnny Sampson, Perry Shall, Steak Mtn., Jason Urban, David Witt, and Mike Wohlberg

Doors open at 11am on Saturday, show starts at 12pm. Tickets: $24

ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW ONSALE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Advance tickets are $25--the additional dollar surcharge covers our online expenses. Tickets may be purchased using a major credit card or your PayPal account. All advance tickets are "Will Call" tickets. Paper tickets will not be mailed, but you should receive a confirmation e-mail from Exhumed Films verifying your ticket purchase. Advance tickets are non-transferable--the tickets must be picked up during the day of the show by the individual who purchased them. Please bring a photo ID or credit card on the day of the show in order to confirm your identity and verify your purchase. There is no limit to the number of advance tickets you may purchase, but please note that Exhumed Films cannot refund any money once your transaction has been completed.

THE ALL NEW UPDATED FOR 2009 Exhumed Films 24 Hour Horror-thon FAQ!

Q: I’m unfamiliar with this Horror-thon you speak of...what is involved?

A: 2 Years ago, in celebration of Exhumed Films’ 10th anniversary, we held a
24 hour marathon of non-stop horror films. All of the films were kept
secret until the moment they unspooled onto the screen. In all, we
screened 14 complete films and dozens of trailers & shorts. It was
ever so much fun.

Q: So it’s not your 10th anniversary anymore. Why are you doing this
again?

A: As I said, the four of us in Exhumed had a great time, and the audience
response was tremendous. We had many people express that they wished
this could become an annual event. So we’ll try it again this year
and see how things go. If this year is as much fun, perhaps it could
become a Philly tradition. Or maybe this will be the last time.
We’ll see.



Q: Where is the show taking place?

A: Once again, the Horror-thon will take place at the International
House at University of Pennsylvania, 3701 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia.
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Q: Now in the past, I’ve noticed that the seats at the International House
are…how can I put this politely? Ass-bustingly painful. How am I
supposed to sit on one of those seats for 24 hours?

A: One of the major focuses of the renovation has been to install more
comfortable seating. All of the old seats have been replaced with new
ones that we have been assured are more comfortable than what existed
previously. So that’s really good news.

Q: When I attended the marathon two years ago, I brought….

A: Wait a minute, I thought you said you had never heard of the
Horror-thon before!

Q: No, I’m a different person than the one who was speaking earlier.

A: Oh, I’m sorry. Please continue with your question.

Q: Thanks. As I was saying, when I attended the marathon last year, I
brought a sleeping bag so I could sprawl out on the floor, and some other
guy actually pitched a tent by the front of the screen. Can we do stuff
like that again?

A: Unfortunately, no. Because of the new seating arrangement at the
I-House, there is actually much less space between the screen/stage
and the first row of seats. As a result, we cannot let folks sprawl
out on the
floor, as it will block the passage of people entering and leaving the
theater. Of course, you are still welcome to bring pillows, blankets,
pajamas, etc., but you’ll need to utilize them from the comfort of your
wonderfully cushy new seats.

Q: How much are tickets to the Horror-thon?

A: Tickets to the Horror-thon are once again a bargain basement $24 per
person ($25 in advance). That’s less than one dollar per hour of entertainment!

Q: When and how can I purchase tickets for the show?

A: Advance tickets are now on sale through the link above

Tickets can also be purchased at the International House beginning one
hour before showtime . Last year’s show was a sell-out
event, so it might not be a bad idea to buy tickets in advance in
order to guarantee that you’ll get in!

Q: Can I purchase my ticket at the door with a credit card?

A: No. Obviously, advance online tickets can be purchased with a credit
card, but you will need cash if you are planning to purchase your
tickets at the door the day of the show.

Q: What if I plan to come late or only stay for a few movies—can I get in
at a reduced rate?

A: Sorry, but tickets are still $24 ($25 in advance) whether you plan
on staying for the
entire 24 hours or just a few hours.

Q: Can I watch a few films, leave, then come back later?

A: Yes. All audience members will receive a wristband and also a hand
stamp to verify that you have paid your $24. Just be sure to keep
your wristband and your stamp visible so that if you go out for a
while and come back later, you'll have proof that you have already
paid & will be allowed re-entry to the theater.

Q: What if I wash my hands and accidentally wash off the hand stamp?

A: Don't wash the top of your hand.

Q: Are you keeping the movie titles a secret again?

A: Yes.

Q: Weren’t people last year really annoyed by not knowing what films
were playing?

A: Actually, I think most people enjoyed the element of surprise. It was
fun watching audience members try to guess what films would be coming up next.

Q: Do you give any sorts of clues as to what the films are?

A: Last year, we distributed a program at the Horror-thon which gave
basic information about the starting/ending times of the films, as
well as the genre you could expect. For example, the first film last
year started at 12:15 and was listed in the program as “Slasher
Classic.” We’re
planning to do a similar program this year so that you will have an idea
when the films will start and finish and can have fun guessing what
the film might be.

As was the case last year, the lineup will be a combination of films we've
shown before and other titles we've never screened. Many of the titles
could be considered fan favorites, but we have some really exciting rarities
as well. The films are primarily from the 1970s & 1980s. You'll can expect
a little of everything: zombies, slashers, classic monsters, exploitation,
extreme gore and extreme campiness. Our primary rule in selecting the
films for the lineup is that we want them to be fun for the
audience—nothing too grim or depressing. In other words, don’t expect
Last House on the Left or Cannibal Holocaust.

Q: Do you have a list of the movies you showed last year?

A: Exhumed Films does not have a list on its site or the Myspace page.
But if you Google around the net, you can probably find a few blogs
where some folks listed the movies we ran.

Q: Will you be doing any encore presentations of films you showed during
last year’s Horror-thon.?

A: As of right now, no films will be repeated from the previous marathon.
But as was mentioned earlier, a number of the films at this year’s show
will be films that Exhumed has screened at some point in our 11 year
history. Might we be tempted to use one of our most popular films
from last year as that bonus 14th film, should such a thing come to
pass? Maybe, but like I said, right now all 13 films on the schedule
are different ones from last year’s marathon.

Q: I looked at the list of films you showed last year, and there are some
movies that I think were poor choices. You’re not going to show films
like that again, are you?

A: Look, here’s the thing: we will never please everybody. We have heard
complaints from some people that there were too many “overplayed” films
on last year’s bill and not enough rare films. Conversely, we’ve had
other people tell us that we showed too many obscurities and not
enough of the “classics.” One of the dangers of not telling people
the film titles in advance is that some folks build imaginary playlists in their
heads of what they would most want to see, and if the actual films don’t
match the films they’re hoping for, they feel let down. But overall, I
think most people were satisfied with the majority of our film selections.
Remember that we try our best to design a program that will appeal to a
variety of different people: the zombie lovers, the gorehounds, the slasher
fans, the classic monster fans, the Eurohorror aficionados, etc. Hopefully,
we can give everybody something they will really enjoy.

Will we top last year’s lineup? I dunno. That depends on your point of
view. We hope everyone likes what we’re screening. And if not, fer
Chrissakes, it only cost you $24! Quit your griping, you whiny bastards!

Q: Are you selling food at this show?

A: This year we'll have a table of vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, salads, muffins, treats and more provided by Emily A., aka Mrs. Pleasant. Her food is superb, so support a friend of Exhumed Films if you can. She is not likely to be there for the entire show, but she should be around at key eating times and her food, which is not at all messy, can be held to eat when you please. The cafe at the International House is sometimes open and serves tea/coffee, bagels, sandwiches and more. They are not affiliated with us. Down the street is a 24-hour WaWa. There are also a number of nearby restaurants if you want to sneak out for lunch, dinner, etc. There is an ATM in the I-House lobby. You are welcome to bring outside snack food (chips, popcorn, etc.) into the theatre provided you do not make a mess and you clean up after yourself. Due to the nice, clean, comfy new seats, you CANNOT bring in dinner foods, i.e., cheese steaks, pizza, scrapple, etc. Please eat all meals at a restaurant or in the I-House lobby (which has tables and chairs for your use) in order to keep the theatre clean.

Q: Will there be other stuff to buy?

A: As always, Diabolik DVD will have a table of cult, horror, obscure films
for sale throughout much of the show. We will also Exhumed Films t-shirts
for sale.

Q: Besides money for tickets and DVDs and t-shirts and food, what else
should I bring to the show?

A: If you're in for the long haul, a pillow and blanket might make for a
cozier viewing experience at 3am. Also plan on bringing lots of quarters to
fill the parking meter periodically if you drive to the show. Perhaps some
caffeine pills or Red Bull would come in handy. And Tylenol. Oh, and
we’ve learned from last year that bringing some deodorant with you (and
also bathing prior to the show!) will help prevent the theater from getting
too “ripe.”

Speaking of bringing caffeine to stay awake: last year the staff of the
I-House was upset that some audience members were sleeping on couches
in the lobby. Since the I-House is also a student residence hall in
addition to a theater, we can’t have Exhumed patrons sleeping in
public areas. So
please be aware that if you want to take a nap, you’ll have to do so in
your theater seat.

Q: This show sounds like a cool idea. Is there anything I can do to help
with the marathon?

A: Tell your friends. Most of the people who discover Exhumed Films do so
via word of mouth. This is obviously a very expensive undertaking for us,
so the more people who attend, the greater the likelihood of our breaking
even! You might also consider passing out some fliers in your area to help
spread the word