More About Free Film Screening: Night of the Living Dead
Join us at we transform the Cobblestone theatre into a cinema experience for this special Halloween-season screening of the ground-breaking horror classic Night of the Living Dead (1968).
About The Film:
Trapped in an isolated farmhouse by a horde of reanimated ghouls, seven strangers must overcome their own clashing personalities and rising panic before the undead break through. Directed by George A. Romero, this 1968 masterpiece birthed the modern zombie genre and remains a landmark achievement in independent cinema. Famed for its claustrophobic tension, eerie black-and-white cinematography, and sharp social commentary, Night of the Living Dead is just as terrifying, revolutionary, and thought-provoking today as it was over fifty years ago.
Pre-Show Gallery:
Step into the gallery before the show for a special seasonal exhibition! Featuring atmospheric sculptures by Ontario County Arts Council board member Kendra Fleischman, spooky handcrafted works for purchase by OCAC members, and art by Cobblestone teaching artist Josue Lopez. Arrive early to browse, shop, and soak in the pre-film vibe!
Pre-ScreeningTalk with Film Scholar George Elkind:
Join film critic and academic George Elkind (RIT, St. John Fisher, Detroit Metro Times) prior to the feature for a deep dive into Night of the Living Dead. George will share insights on the film's shoestring roots, its groundbreaking approach to genre cinema, and its enduring legacy as an independent masterpiece.
About The Film:
Trapped in an isolated farmhouse by a horde of reanimated ghouls, seven strangers must overcome their own clashing personalities and rising panic before the undead break through. Directed by George A. Romero, this 1968 masterpiece birthed the modern zombie genre and remains a landmark achievement in independent cinema. Famed for its claustrophobic tension, eerie black-and-white cinematography, and sharp social commentary, Night of the Living Dead is just as terrifying, revolutionary, and thought-provoking today as it was over fifty years ago.
Pre-Show Gallery:
Step into the gallery before the show for a special seasonal exhibition! Featuring atmospheric sculptures by Ontario County Arts Council board member Kendra Fleischman, spooky handcrafted works for purchase by OCAC members, and art by Cobblestone teaching artist Josue Lopez. Arrive early to browse, shop, and soak in the pre-film vibe!
Pre-ScreeningTalk with Film Scholar George Elkind:
Join film critic and academic George Elkind (RIT, St. John Fisher, Detroit Metro Times) prior to the feature for a deep dive into Night of the Living Dead. George will share insights on the film's shoestring roots, its groundbreaking approach to genre cinema, and its enduring legacy as an independent masterpiece.
Date & Time
October 17, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Cobblestone Arts Center
1622 New York 332
Farmington, NY 14425
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