June 21–23, the Summer Scare Film Festival cracks open the vault of retro sci-fi horror, inviting fans to revel in gloriously weird B‑movie classics from the 1950s and 1960s. Expect rubber monsters, mad science, and atomic‑age anxieties splashed across the screen with cult gems like Konga, The Wasp Woman, and Attack of the Crab Monsters.
Three Days, Doomed Planets
Across the weekend, screenings spotlight the era’s scrappy ingenuity: oversized beasts, bug‑eyed terrors, and scheming scientists stitched together with low budgets and big imagination. It’s a crash course in how pulp thrills shaped modern horror and sci‑fi aesthetics—from creature design to cliffhanger pacing—and why these “cheap” shocks still bite.
Watch, Then Tear It Apart
Each screening is followed by open conversations with invited guests who unpack the films’ production tricks, cultural context, and that irresistible handmade look. Expect juicy behind‑the‑scenes lore, razor‑sharp reads on Cold War paranoia, and a fresh appreciation for camp done right. Admission is free, so bring your best theories—and your loudest gasp.
