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METAL MOVIE NIGHT: THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD AND ARMY OF DARKNESS

January 16, 2026 8:00 pm

Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608

Metal Movie Night presents a Dead of Winter Double Feature starring The Return of the Living Dead and Army of Darkness. The screening starts off with a DJ set by Metal Vinyl Weekend and includes an intermission of Metal Videos and Classic Trailers.

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Why We Like It

  • Enjoy two cult classic horror-comedy films back-to-back.
  • Experience the films with a lively crowd of metal and horror fans.
  • Get into the spirit with a DJ set and metal-themed intermission.

Who Should Attend

This event is perfect for fans of horror, comedy, and heavy metal music who are looking for a unique movie-going experience.

In the Spotlight

The Return of the Living Dead

A 1985 horror comedy film about a group of teens who accidentally unleash a horde of brain-hungry zombies.

Army of Darkness

The third installment in the Evil Dead franchise, featuring Ash battling an army of Deadites in medieval England.

Metal Vinyl Weekend

A Chicago-based DJ collective that will be spinning metal tunes to set the mood before the films.

Chris Larkin and Gregg Elzinga

The creators and hosts of the Metal Movie Night film screening series.

About the Venue

Thalia Hall

A historic music venue in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood that provides an intimate and atmospheric setting for events.

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