Franklin Public Library Slasher Movie Marathon

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Can’t get enough of Halloween? Enjoy a whole month of screams at Franklin Public Library’s Slasher Movie Marathon. Every Monday at 6:30pm in October, one of Hollywood’s most terrifying killers will appear on the screen in the Fadrow Room. The format is drive-in style, so bring a blanket and some snacks, and join us if you dare for a frightening good scare!

October 9: Friday the 13th (1980, rated R). Once upon a time, a boy drowned at Camp Crystal Lake due to the negligence of the camp staff. Now, while trying to reopen the camp.

October 16: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984, rated R). A group of teenagers are hunted in their dreams by a serial killer name Freddy Krueger. While the survivors try to find the reason Freddy has chosen them, he won't lose any chance to kill them as soon as they fall asleep.

October 23: Child’s Play (1988, rated R). A widowed mother gives her son a doll for his birthday, unaware that the doll is possessed by the soul of an infamous serial killer.

October 30: Psycho (1960, rated R). A secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer’s client and while on the run, checks into a remote motel run by a young man controlled by his mother. Directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock, “Psycho” is often ranked among the greatest films of all time and is widely considered to be the earliest example of the slasher film genre.

All movies are free and open to the public, but persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. For more information, contact the Information Desk at (414) 425-8214 or visit the library at 9151 W Loomis Road.