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“FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III,” “JAWS 3-D” and more at NYC 3D fest

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 | Events, News

By MICHAEL GINGOLD

Today, the third dimension is applied to the biggest blockbuster releases, but back in the 1970s and ’80s, 3D was the province of horror and exploitation. A week-long festival in New York City this month celebrates these films with a lineup of 35mm screenings, including new prints and personal appearances.

From October 13-19, the Quad Cinema (34 West 13th Street) presents Comin’ at Ya!, featuring 19 3D horror, action and science fiction flicks, programmed by Harry Guerro. The complete lineup is:

AMITYVILLE 3-D: Sunday, October 15 at 5:55 p.m. and Tuesday, October 17 at 6:45 p.m.
A*P*E: Saturday, October 14 at 2:55 p.m.
THE BUBBLE (world premiere of the uncut version): Saturday, October 14 at 12:15 p.m.
COMIN’ AT YA!: Monday, October 16 at 6:50 p.m. and Thursday, October 19 at 4:50 p.m.
DYNASTY: Thursday, October 19 at 6:50 p.m.
FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN: Saturday, October 14 at 4:55 p.m.
FRANKENSTEIN’S BLOODY TERROR (new print): Saturday, October 14 at 7 p.m. with original distributor Sam Sherman in person
FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III (pictured): Friday, October 13 at 8:35 p.m. and Tuesday, October 17 at 9:05 p.m.
HIT THE ROAD RUNNING: Sunday, October 15 at 1 p.m. with director Worth Keeter in person
JAWS 3-D: Sunday, October 15 at 8:10 p.m. and Tuesday, October 17 at 4:30 p.m.
LOVE IN 3-D: Saturday, October 14 at 9:20 p.m.
METALSTORM: THE DESTRUCTION OF JARED-SYN: Monday, October 16 at 8:55 p.m.
PARASITE: Wednesday, October 18 at 7 p.m.
REVENGE OF THE SHOGUN WOMEN: Thursday, October 19 at 9 p.m.
ROTTWEILER (a.k.a. DOGS OF HELL): Sunday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. with director Worth Keeter in person, and Wednesday, October 18 at 5 p.m.
SILENT MADNESS: Wednesday, October 18 at 8:55 p.m.
SPACEHUNTER: ADVENTURES IN THE FORBIDDEN ZONE: Friday, October 13 at 6:40 p.m.
STARCHASER: THE LEGEND OF ORIN: Monday, October 16 at 4:30 p.m.
TREASURE OF THE FOUR CROWNS: Friday, October 13 at 4:30 p.m.

For further info, head over to the Quad’s official website.

Michael Gingold
Michael Gingold (RUE MORGUE's Head Writer) has been covering the world of horror cinema for over three decades, and in addition to his work for RUE MORGUE, he has been a longtime writer and editor for FANGORIA magazine and its website. He has also written for BIRTH.MOVIES.DEATH, SCREAM, IndieWire.com, TIME OUT, DELIRIUM, MOVIEMAKER and others. He is the author of the AD NAUSEAM books (1984 Publishing) and THE FRIGHTFEST GUIDE TO MONSTER MOVIES (FAB Press), and he has contributed documentaries, featurettes and liner notes to numerous Blu-rays, including the award-winning feature-length doc TWISTED TALE: THE UNMAKING OF "SPOOKIES" (Vinegar Syndrome).