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BAD GRAN DPA. Jackass’ Johnny Knoxville dresses up like a senior citizen to prank unsuspecting citizens. Jeff Tremaine directs. Starts Fri., Oct. 25. BIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD. Think you know everything about George Romero’s 1968 horror film Night of the Living Dead? Even the most diehard fan will probably learn something in this affectionate doc from Rob Kuhns that looks at how the zombie classic was made, what movie-making conventions it broke, how it resonated with audiences upon release, and what influence it had on future films. Kuhns interviews Romero extensively, and film critics and other interested parties (such as Gale Ann Hurd, executive producer of TV’s Walking Dead) help provide context. Of particular interest is how Dead uncannily tapped into late-1960s anxieties about race, authority and once-stable institutions. Starts Fri., Oct. 25. Harris (Al Hoff)
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THE COUN SELOR. Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender head up an ensemble cast in Ridley Scott’s thriller about an attorney caught up with a drug lord. Starts Fri., Oct. 25. NOSFERATU. Klaus Kinski stars as the vampire Dracula in Werner Herzog’s unsettling 1979 film, adapted from the Bram Stoker novel. This re-release features the original German dialogue, with subtitles. Fri., Oct. 25, through Sun., Oct. 27. Regent Square THE WICKER MAN . A policeman (Edward Woodward) journeys to a remote Scottish isle to investigate a missing girl but once he’s there, things turn very, very strange. Robin Hardy directs this 1973 sex-and-pagan-laden horror film, now re-released in a new cut. Mon., Oct. 28, through Thu., Oct. 31. Regent Square
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AUTOLUMIN ESCEN T: ROWLAN D S. HOWARD. A new documentary from Richard Lowenstein and Lynn-Maree Milburn looks at the tumultuous life and career of the Melbourne punk rocker and guitarist for The Birthday Party. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 23. Hollywood WHITE ZOMBIE. In this 1932 film directed by Victor Halperin, a young bride and groom visiting Haiti fall prey to the devious Bela Lugosi, who has the power to raise the newly dead. 7 p.m. Wed., Oct. 23, and 7 p.m. Thu., Oct. 24. Oaks (AH)
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RIFFTRAX: N IGHT OF THE LIVIN G DEAD. Arguably, George Romero’s locally produced, low-budget 1968 nail-biter sparked American filmmakers’ late-20th-century fascination with zombies. For this special — and lighter — screening, RiffTrax crew (Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, formerly of MST3K) will provide live comic commentary (via satellite). 8 p.m. Thu., Oct. 24. Cinemark Robinson, Cinemark Pittsburgh Mills and Pittsburgh North 11. Tickets at theater or www.fathomevents.com (AH) AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LON DON . Two American tourists run afoul of a werewolf while visiting London in John Landis’ 1981 horror thriller with a splash of comedy. Not to be confused with the “Werewolves of London.�
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7 and 9:15 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25, and 4 and 7 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27. Hollywood ADVEN TURES OF ROBIN HOOD. This CP THE 1938 film, directed by William Keighley and Michael Curtiz, is one of Hollywood’s great adventure stories, successfully melding action, comedy and a smattering of history with a terrific ensemble cast, lavish sets and costumes. Errol Flynn brings just the perfect sort of rascally charm to Robin Hood. The Friday screening is just a dollar, in honor of the Oaks’ 75th birthday. 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25 ($1), and 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27. Oaks (AH)
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HALLOWEEN II. Michael Myers is back and, thus, the stalking and killing continue. Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasance also return to star in Rick Rosenthal’s 1981 horror flick. 10 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25, and 10 p.m. Sat. Oct. 26. Oaks ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. Transvestite Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry) is so busy seducing a couple of naïve stranded guests (Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick) that he fails to notice his colleagues from outer space are planning a coup. Jim Sharman directs this 1975 cult classic. Midnight, Fri., Oct. 25, and midnight, Sat., Oct. 26. Hollywood
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THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. A fish man tries to take a woman for his underwater bride, thus spurring one of the better 1950s monster-takes-girl films. Jack Arnold’s 1954 shocker was noted at the time for its extended underwater cinematography. To be screened in 35 mm and in 3-D. 3 p.m. ($3) Sat., Oct. 26; 6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26 ($20, includes costume party with Chilly Billy and two drinks); and 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 27 ($5). Hollywood (AH)
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GAAMER. In Oleg Sentsov’s 2011 drama, a teen from Ukraine is an Internet star known for his mastery of Quake, even as his real-life skills suffer from lack of attention. Screens as part of Hoverla, the UkrainianAmerican Film Festival. In Russian, with subtitles. 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26. Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, 650 Schenley Drive, Oakland. www.ucowpa.org. $10 ($15 for double-feature); full-time students with ID, free. BUSIN ESS AS USUAL. A middle-aged man decides to become a poet in this 2012 dramedy from Valentyn Vasyanovych. Screens as part of Hoverla, the UkrainianAmerican Film Festival. In Ukrainian, with subtitles. 5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26. Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, 650 Schenley Drive, Oakland. www.ucowpa.org. $10 ($15 for double-feature); full-time students with ID, free. REEL ABILITIES. A four-day program of recent films that “promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people CONTINUES ON PG. 46
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