Enzian to present Halloween movies
Creepy cocktails also on the menu at Maitland theater
In celebration of Halloween, Enzian Theater is showcasing a series of scary movies and creepy cocktails throughout October.
The Halloween movie lineup is as follows.
■ Cult Classics: “Mars Attacks!” — 9:30 p.m. Oct. 6
■ Popcorn Flicks in the Park: “Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man” — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in Central Park in Winter Park; free but advanced registration required at eventbrite.com
■ Saturday Matinee Classic: “Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte” — 12 p.m. Oct. 10
■ Midnight Movies: “Blood Feast” — 11:59 p.m. Oct. 10
■ Cult Classics: “The Blob” — 9:30 p.m. Oct. 13
■ Book to Big Screen: “The Haunting” — 11 a.m. Oct. 17; stay afterward for a discussion of Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House” led by Rollins College’s Dr. Jill Jones
■ Midnight Movies: “Puppet Master II” —11:59 p.m. Oct. 17
■ Music Mondays: “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” — 9:30 p.m. Oct. 19; live music 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Eden Bar
■ Cult Classics: “The Thing” — 9:30 p.m. Oct. 20
■ Popcorn Flicks in the Park: “Hocus Pocus” — 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Ward Park, 250 Perth Lane in Winter Park; free but advanced registration is required at eventbrite.com
■ National Theatre Live: “Frankenstein” — 11 a.m. Oct. 24
■ Midnight Movies: “Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama” — 11:59 p.m. Oct. 24
■ Peanut Butter Matinee Family Film: “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” — 12 p.m. Oct. 25; free for ages 12 and younger
■ Cult Classics: “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” — 9:30 p.m. Oct. 27
■ Midnight Movies: “Deep Red” —11:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Eden Bar will simultaneously present the13 Cocktails of Halloween. These carefully concocted creations cost $10-$12 each and are inspired by Enzian’s film selection.
“Eden Bar’s Halloween cocktails are truly an experience, taking the spooky season to another level. Each cocktail has been personally crafted by our bar managers, and compliments our 13 films perfectly,” said Janie Pope, Enzian’s director of development and public relations, in a press release.
The cocktails are as follows.
■ Brain Disintegrator (“Mars Attacks!”) — Shipwreck coconut rum, Midori melon liqueur, lime juice and pineapple juice
■ Wolfsbane (“Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man”) — Ginger spice whiskey with orange zest, thyme syrup and a dash of bitters
■ Dirty Little Affairs (“Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte”) — Iced coffee with Cask & Crew Walnut Toffee whiskey, Bailey ’s Irish cream and a splash of cherry juice
■ Blood Spritz (“Blood Feast”) — Aperol, Wycliff sparkling wine, club soda and a little cherry juice
■ Basic Slice and Dice (“The Blob”) — Vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice topped with a piece of “The Blob”
■ Hill House (“The Haunting”) — Uncle Val’s gin, Aperol, lime juice and charcoal syrup
■ Torch (“Puppet Master II”) — Old Grandad whiskey, lemon juice and jalapeño syrup topped with merlot
■ Pirelli’s Miracle Elixir (“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”) — Appleton Signature rum, pumpkin spice syrup and a couple of dashes of chocolate mole bitters
■ 40 Below Zero (“The Thing”) — Cask & Crew Orange Roasted whiskey, Del Maguey mezcal, sweet vermouth and angostura bitters served in a smoked glass
■ Slime-O-Rita (“Sorority Babes and the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama”) — Espolòn Blanco tequila, Midori melon liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup
■ 24 Carrot Gold (“Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit”) — Cask & Crew Walnut Toffee whiskey, Bailey ’s Irish Cream and Frangelico liqueur
■ Rich and Psychotic (“A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors”) — Espolòn Blanco tequila, Berina Elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and dry vermouth
■ Prick of a Thorn (“Deep Red”) — Gordon’s gin, Campari, sweet vermouth and rosemary syrup
In addition to these Halloween offerings, Enzian will present a free punch card contest throughout the month, but better move quickly because the theater is only handing out 100 cards. Starting Oct. 1, patrons can pick up a “13 Films of Halloween” punch card from Enzian’s box office and receive a punch for each Halloween screening they attend as well as bonus entries for each specialty cocktail ordered during October from Eden Bar (limit one punch per visit). Guests with punch cards will receive a free popcorn or cookie on their fifth movie and a free Halloween cocktail on their 10th movie. The fun doesn’t stop when Halloween is over, as patrons can turn in their cards for a chance to win a $100 bar tab or an annual membership to Enzian.
The Maitland theater is taking extra precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic, including enhanced sanitizing measures. Seating is limited with the current 50 percent capacity regulation, so advanced ticket purchases are recommended. Masks must be worn at all times, except when eating and drinking. The theater is also taking patrons’ temperatures upon arrival.
If you go: All screenings take place at Enzian (1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland), except where noted. Tickets cost $12 ($10 for matinees). For more information, call 407-629-1088 or go to enzian.org.