LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – The Acme Screening Room is rolling out the red carpet — and the fog machine — this weekend for the return of the Lambertville Halloween Film Festival, opening with a “Monster Homecoming” bash celebrating spooky cinema and 1990s nostalgia.
The festival runs October 17–19, beginning with Friday night’s dance party that invites guests to don their best costumes and relive the high school homecoming experience — monster style.
Tickets are $35 and include live music, entertainment, food, and festivities throughout the weekend.
Key Points
- Lambertville Halloween Film Festival runs October 17–19 at the Acme Screening Room.
- Opening night “Monster Homecoming” bash features live music, costume contest, tarot readings, and photo booth.
- Special guests include The Adventures of Pete and Pete stars Danny Tamberelli and Michael Maronna.
Opening party brings fright and fun
The festival’s opening event will feature live performances by Danny Tamberelli’s band, Jounce, along with special guest hosts Tamberelli and Michael Maronna, who starred together in Nickelodeon’s cult classic The Adventures of Pete and Pete.
Guests can expect a full evening of appetizers, drinks, tarot readings, and a monster costume contest as the dance floor fills with costumed revelers.
Nostalgia and comedy take the stage
Saturday’s highlight will be Nostalgia Personified™, a live touring comedy show where Tamberelli, Maronna, and All That alum Lori Beth Denberg revisit clips from their TV past while sharing behind-the-scenes stories and humor from their childhood stardom.
Films and frights throughout the weekend
In addition to the opening bash, the film festival will feature independent horror and fantasy films, filmmaker panels, and screenings of both local and international projects celebrating the Halloween spirit.
Where to go and how to join
The Lambertville Halloween Film Festival takes place October 17–19 at the Acme Screening Room, 25 South Union Street. Tickets for the Monster Homecoming opening night and weekend events are available through the Acme Screening Room’s website.
