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‘They Live’ 30th Anniversary Concert and Reunion Screening at Hollywood Horrorfest!
The World’s Only 30th Reunion Screening and Live Concert for John Carpenter’s beloved and timely They Live will take place at the Hollywood Horrorfest on Friday, July 27th (get tickets). This unique and star-packed fundraising event benefits the Vincent Price Art Museum in E. Los Angeles.
This incredible night kicks off with electronic music legend Alan Howarth – the co-composer of numerous John Carpenter soundtracks – receiving the Impact Award for his outstanding contribution to the horror genre. Howarth will then perform a very special concert of his work, playing music from Carpenter classics such as Halloween, Big Trouble in Little China, Escape From New York and of course They Live – a score that has come to represent so much more over the years.
“The blues score from They Live is now used as an iconic representation of modern Los Angeles,” said Howarth. “With the film, John Carpenter eerily and accurately predicted the cardboard cities that are now downtown.”
Asked about playing live on-stage, Howarth continued, “30 years ago, I never thought we’d still be playing this music and it’s a thrill to do it today.”
Immediately following the concert is a screening of They Live (1988) and a Q&A with Howarth, actor Peter Jason (who plays the leader of the resistance) and several other very special They Live guests TBA shortly (moderated by horror journalist Pat Jankiewicz).
Throughout the evening the festival is raising funds for the VPAM with some amazing They Live-themed raffles. Prizes (courtesy of 8BitZombiecom and Trick or Treat Studios) include deluxe They Live Rubber Masks, awesome Hoffmann Lenses, special They Live stickers & bubble gum and those ultra cool They Live shades.
Dress accordingly, wear sunglasses after dark and don’t forget your bubblegum.
Location – The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Boulevard, N. Hollywood, CA 91606. Doors open 6.00pm
Tickets available at: https://theylive30.brownpapertickets.com
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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