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MADCAP Theaters, 730 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

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The Festival returns to Mill Avenue in a familiar spot. MADCAP Theaters (which took over the Harkins Centerpoint) is the new home of the IHSFFF and we are glad to be back in the City of Tempe. The Festival will kick off on Thursday, October 15th with our Opening Night Event featuring a screening of “Starship Troopers” with a special guest appearance by the film’s star Casper Van Dien (Johnny Rico).

Then on Friday, October 16th, we'll be rocking 3 screens with some of the best in independent horror and sci-fi flicks. We'll also be featuring the original "Night of the Living Dead" that night with a special guest appearance from Judith O’Dea (Barbra). Films will continue into the night, featuring retro and late night fare. Don't forget about the party that night featuring the Gore Girl Competition. After all what's a Festival, without a party.

On Saturday, October 17th the finest in independent Horror and Sci-fi feature and shorts will be continue to be screened as the competition films take center stage. In the evening we'll be inducting Marilyn Burns into the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival Hall of Fame and screening her classic film, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre". Later that night will be the legendary, Saturday Night Costume Party featuring a cash prize costume contest. Bring out your best costumes.

Then on Sunday, October 18th the films continue to roll on three screens. More indie and retro titles will be scattered throughout the day. We've also got our Closing Night Film. Then we'll close out the Festival with the Closing Night Party where we'll give away the awards and put this baby to bed.

THE PARTIES Come by each night for a beverage after you're done seeing movies! The parties will be held conveniently inside MADCAP Theaters.

Friday Night Bash | 9pm to 1am Kick off the Festival with a cold brew. Chat with other festival attendees and our fabulous filmmakers! Just a warning; pace yourself because the Festival is just getting started. Don't forget about the Gore Girl Competition where the winners will be announced at Midnight!

Saturday Night Costume Party | 9pm to 1am Costume Contest at Saturday Night's Party at 11:00pm! Wear your coolest costume to the party -- the audience and judges will review those who'd like to compete. The big winner gets $100 and lots of applause! Anyone wearing a costume will receive a Flex Pass to four movies on Sunday.

Sunday Closing Night Party | 9pm to midnight It's time to close out another great festival with one last party. Join us for one last celebration before we put this baby to bed where we'll also award the winning films.

FESTIVAL MERCHANTS Will be set up throughout the Festival with a range of exciting products to satisfy every Horror & Sci Fi Film Fan’s needs! Merchants will feature DVDs, exclusive 2009 Official T-shirts, Posters and much more.

AUTOGRAPH RAFFLE Since we really appreciate all you folks who wait in line for celebrity autographs, you'll receive a raffle ticket when you get an autograph at any of the sessions. Then on Sunday Night we'll hold the drawing at the Closing Night Party to see who the big winners are of some fabulous prizes

COLD PBR AVAILABLE ALL FESTIVAL!