This Halloween, Ayala Malls Cinemas is treating fans to a spine-tingling “Thrill Fest” from October 30 to November 5, featuring classic horror hits on the big screen. Moviegoers can enjoy cult favorites like The Lost Boys and Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride in theaters for a limited time, plus a rare screening of Trick ’r Treat, shown in Philippine cinemas for the first time.
THE LOST BOYS (R13)
Directed by Joel Schumacher
Starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Jami Gertz, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Feldman
A single mother and her two sons, Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim), move to the small seaside town of Santa Carla to start over. Michael develops a crush on Star (Jami Gertz) and he unknowingly gets involved with a group of vampires who trick him into becoming one of them. To stop himself from fully transforming, Michael, together with his brother and two vampire hunter neighbors, go on a mission to end the vampire gang in their town once and for all. Originally released in 1987.
TIM BURTON’S CORPSE BRIDE (PG)
Directed by Mike Johnson and Tim Burton
Voice cast Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul Whitehouse
Based on a 19th-century Russian folktale, “Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride” is a stop-motion animation that tells the story of Victor van Dort (Johnny Depp), who mistakenly marries a corpse and then goes on a hair-raising adventure in the Land of the Dead. Meanwhile, his real fiancée, Victoria Everglot (Emily Watson), goes through frightening changes herself in the Land of the Living as her family plans to wed her, against her will, to another man once they learn that Victor is gone. Originally released in 2005.
TRICK ’R TREAT (R16)
Directed by Michael Dougherty. Produced by Bryan Singer
Starring Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, Leslie Bibb, Dylan Baker, Rochelle Aytes, Jean-Luc Bilodeau
From Bryan Singer and Michael Dougherty – the director and screenwriter duo behind “X2” and “Superman Returns” – comes a comic horror anthology perfect for Halloween. “Trick ’r Treat” tells of four terrifying tales that will make audiences laugh and scared out of their wits at the same time.
Each film is available for just P150, offering an affordable way to experience horror classics. “Thrill Fest” will run across all 23 Ayala Malls Cinemas, including popular locations like Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, Alabang Town Center, and Market! Market!
The spooky fun doesn’t stop at movies. Guests can snag 10% off flavored popcorn at the Movie Snackbar with their Thrill Fest ticket, and costumed visitors can win prizes, while kids with pumpkin baskets receive candies. Special Halloween popcorn flavors like Spooky Black Cheddar add extra thrills to the season.
Alongside these beloved films, Ayala Malls Cinemas offers premium facilities for a top-tier viewing experience, complete with plush seating and superior sound technology. This annual Halloween event brings the best of horror to fans, combining classic cinema and Halloween magic.
For showtimes and tickets, visit the Ayala Malls Cinemas Facebook or Instagram pages or book at SureSeats.com or any participating cinema.
