Atkins/Dekker Event Recap
Well, it’s been just about a week since we had Tom Atkins and Fred Dekker in town to screen their movies. And as I’m getting back into the swing of things, I wanted to post a quick recap of how it went. So keep reading to check out what you may have missed and see some pics from the weekend!The event itself went amazingly well. Friday night was all Atkins as we showed 35mm screenings of “The Fog” and “Halloween III : Season of the Witch”. And Saturday night we featured a 35mm screening of “Monster Squad” followed by a spectacular Blu-Ray projection of the “Night of the Creeps” Director’s Cut, at the request of Fred Dekker. The projection was so good, Fred himself said it was the best he’s ever seen the film, ever… Fred also hosted a Q&A after “Monster Squad” and was joined by Tom Atkins for another Q&A after “Night of the Creeps”. And after the last film on both nights, they were each gracious enough to mingle with fans and take photos and sign autographs. It was truly a great experience and I was pleasantly surprised to see how many people traveled far for this event. We had friends/customers from Buffalo, Syracuse, all over Pennsylvania, New York City, and even Boston. Even a few guys from Rue-Morgue hopped the border from Toronto to hang out with us for a weekend. Take a look at some photos below and click to enlarge them.
Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House
In line getting tickets
Kristy selling posters at the show
Kristy and Fred posing with the Monster Creeps poster
Tom meeting Jason Edmiston (artist on Monster Creeps poster)
The Monster Squad in 35mm glory!
Fred introducing Monster Squad
Since we had so many people from out of town, we decided to host a party/model shoot on Saturday afternoon. Below are some pics from that, and I’m sure you’ll be seeing more of them making their way to our site soon.
A packed office
Jason, his wife, and Tim
John Squires is Pennywise!
The whole gang as zombies
Last – but not least – I want to personally thank everyone that made this event possible….
- Jim Healy and the Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman House for hosting the films.
- Tom Atkins and Fred Dekker for coming out for it (and for being two of the coolest people I’ve ever met)
- Tim and Kristy who busted their asses the weeks leading up to it and all throughout the weekend.
- Jason Edmiston and James Rheem Davis for their amazing poster designs
- John, Jen, Zach, Eva, Terry, Jordan, Bill, Sean, Rasheed, and everyone else who traveled from out of town to be here.
- Gary, Nicole, Justin, and Paige for coming down from Rue-Morgue to hang with us
- all of our local friends and family who came out to support us
- Carrie for taking photos all day and into the night
I’m sure I’m forgetting someone, so to everyone else, I thank you for being there and a part of it. Let’s hope we can do more of these in the future!
Tom Atkins, Ben Scrivens, and Fred Dekker
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Wished I could have been there but either way it seems like you guys did one hell of a job! I really hope you guys can pull off more screenings like this in the future… I will definitely make sure to be there next time. Congrats on a job well done!
Such an amazing time with such extraordinary people. The Fright Rags crew were nothing but gracious and delightful. Anyone thinking of attending one of their events or purchasing a shirt, DO IT! You won’t regret either experience and you’ll only crave to have more of both.
Outstanding! Wish I could have made it to see such classic films and meet new people.
That’s brilliant! Glad to hear that the event went down so well! Looked to be loads of fun.
Well done guys!
Totally wish I could’ve been there as well, looks like tons of fun!
Congratulations to Ben and company for having such a successful weekend! Having made the trip from Boston, that weekend far exceeded my expectations, as well as my friends Mike and Alex! We’re totally looking forward to your next event, man!
Thanks again, Rasheed
I heard alot of great things about this event. Wish I was back in my hometown for this one.
You guys are so amazing, and you’re work is really fun and it looked like you guys had a good time. Please keep at it and don’t dare ever turn into another prententious MONDO TEES!
Just so jealous. Ben, you are living a horror fan’s dream!
HOLY HELL!!!!
BEN!
Please tell me there is somewhere online I can purchase that BEAUTIFUL POSTER?!?!
I need it. BAD!
-b
Okay… So, I just looked on you store and saw the poster there… SOLD OUT.
Ben, I’m begging you please reprints those bad boys. I really REALLY want one… BAD!
pretty please?
With Sugar on top?
peas?
glad to see my lil’ brother had such great success that weekend (and that my other bro actually got in a photo!! ha ha) i was only able to attend fri. but but son and i had a great time nonetheless. tom and fred were gentlemen thru and thru and it was a pleasure talking to both of them. only wish i could have hung at the photo shoot!! the office is really coming along!
thanks again ben for a great weekend of horror and our admission. it was a night my son and i will not easily forget!
Can you do another Halloween III screening in 35mm in the future. I will come from England for it next time. It would be worth it!!!