Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
- From 2:00 PM
- From 5:00 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Saturday, October 31, 2026; screenings at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Messiah of Evil at Cinestudio: Fright Nights Screening, Oct. 31
The missing-father search in Messiah of Evil is a doorway into stranger territory: the young woman arrives in a coastal California town where its residents behave in ways that unsettle the mystery’s familiar premise. Cinestudio presents the film as part of its Fright Nights series, with two screenings on Oct. 31.
A horror story that slips its genre boundaries
Messiah of Evil takes the zombie film in a surreal direction, according to Cinestudio, giving its search story a dreamlike, disorienting quality rather than treating it as a conventional missing-person mystery. The setting is a seaside town in California; the increasingly strange behavior of its residents is central to the film’s premise.
Released in 1973, the film was written and directed by Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz. Cinestudio describes it as an overlooked film that later found a following among horror fans—a useful frame for viewers interested in cult horror beyond the era’s most familiar titles.
Further reading: Messiah of Evil ↗ · Messiah of Evil - Cinestudio ↗
One Fright Nights date, two chances to see it
The Oct. 31 booking is a one-day Fright Nights screening, not a multi-film program: both showtimes are for Messiah of Evil. The afternoon and early-evening starts let visitors choose when to fit the 90-minute feature into the day.
Further reading: Messiah of Evil - Cinestudio ↗
Two screenings of the same film
Cinestudio lists an afternoon and an early-evening showing as part of its one-day Fright Nights booking. Both are screenings of Messiah of Evil.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Cinestudio
- Messiah of Evil
- Messiah of Evil
Plan the screening
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Showtimes are 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. The film runs 1 hour 30 minutes; no separate event closing time is listed.
$7–$10
Hartford.com lists admission in the $7–$10 range. The price for each individual showtime is not specified. Cinestudio directs ticket buyers to select a showtime when purchasing.
1973 · Rated R · 90 minutes
Cinestudio identifies the film as a 1973 feature, rated R, with a 1-hour-30-minute runtime.
Find Cinestudio
Address and entrance
Cinestudio is at 300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106. The venue is along the Long Walk, across from the Chapel; its directions page identifies an illuminated sign above the entrance.
Parking
For nearby parking, Cinestudio recommends navigating to the intersection of Summit Street and College Terrace. During films, visitors may park in open spots. Accessible parking spots require a valid state-issued placard.
From the parking area, walk through the archway toward the Main Quad to reach the Long Walk and the theater.
Directions
Cinestudio’s published directions give parking and on-campus walking guidance but do not specify public-transit routes. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point.
Before you make a plan
What time are the screenings?
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
How much are tickets?
Hartford.com lists admission at $7–$10. The price for each showtime is not specified; Cinestudio asks buyers to select a showtime to purchase.
Where is Cinestudio, and where can I park?
The theater is at 300 Summit St, Hartford. For nearby parking, Cinestudio recommends the intersection of Summit Street and College Terrace; accessible spots require a valid state-issued placard.
How long is the film, and what is its rating?
The film runs 1 hour 30 minutes and is rated R.
Location & Google Maps
Cinestudio
300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106
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