Roadside Attractions will distribute the 98th Oscar® Nominated Shorts, presented by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026. Waititi, an Oscar® nominee for Live Action Short Film for Two Cars, One Night (2004), commented, “Short films occupy a singular space in the global filmmaking community, inviting artists to experiment, challenge conventions, and tell stories with unparalleled creative freedom.” Roadside Attractions Co-Presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff added, “This is an extraordinary crop of films, and seeing them in the theater will be a treat for film lovers as awards season approaches.” The program features three feature-length theatrical presentations, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category—Animated, Documentary, and Live Action—showcasing outstanding short films from around the world. Oscar® Nominated Shorts Program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars®. Honoring short films as a distinct art form, Roadside Attractions will support the program as a must-see theatrical event, uniting film lovers and the global filmmaking community in a shared cinematic experience. Oscar Nominated Short Films 2026: ANIMATED BUTTERFLY FOREVERGREEN THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS RETIREMENT PLAN THE THREE SISTERS

Roadside Attractions will distribute the 98th Oscar® Nominated Shorts, presented by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026. Waititi, an Oscar® nominee for Live Action Short Film for Two Cars, One Night (2004), commented, “Short films occupy a singular space in the global filmmaking community, inviting artists to experiment, challenge conventions, and tell stories with unparalleled creative freedom.” Roadside Attractions Co-Presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff added, “This is an extraordinary crop of films, and seeing them in the theater will be a treat for film lovers as awards season approaches.” The program features three feature-length theatrical presentations, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category—Animated, Documentary, and Live Action—showcasing outstanding short films from around the world. Oscar® Nominated Shorts Program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars®. Honoring short films as a distinct art form, Roadside Attractions will support the program as a must-see theatrical event, uniting film lovers and the global filmmaking community in a shared cinematic experience. Nominees: - All the Empty Rooms - Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud - Children No More: "Were and Are Gone" - The Devil Is Busy - Perfectly a Strangeness

Roadside Attractions will distribute the 98th Oscar® Nominated Shorts, presented by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026. Waititi, an Oscar® nominee for Live Action Short Film for Two Cars, One Night (2004), commented, “Short films occupy a singular space in the global filmmaking community, inviting artists to experiment, challenge conventions, and tell stories with unparalleled creative freedom.” Roadside Attractions Co-Presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff added, “This is an extraordinary crop of films, and seeing them in the theater will be a treat for film lovers as awards season approaches.” The program features three feature-length theatrical presentations, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category—Animated, Documentary, and Live Action—showcasing outstanding short films from around the world. Oscar® Nominated Shorts Program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars®. Honoring short films as a distinct art form, Roadside Attractions will support the program as a must-see theatrical event, uniting film lovers and the global filmmaking community in a shared cinematic experience. Oscar Nominated Short Films 2026: LIVE ACTION BUTCHER'S STAIN A FRIEND OF DOROTHY JANE AUSTEN'S PERIOD DRAMA THE SINGERS TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA

50th anniversary screening presented by Welcome to Trivia Time, B*tch! Come dressed in your best prom attire and take a photo with your date, but watch out for that bucket of blood! In this chilling adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel, withdrawn and sensitive teen Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) faces taunting from classmates at school and abuse from her fanatically pious mother (Piper Laurie) at home. When strange occurrences start happening around Carrie, she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers. Invited to the prom by the empathetic Tommy Ross (William Katt), Carrie tries to let her guard down, but things eventually take a dark and violent turn.

Purchasing this gets you admittance into all films with a complete festival pass. Tickets for individual films also available. Step Into the Shadows: The Inaugural Cinema Obscura Salem April 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Experience the silver screen like never before. Nestled in the historic heart of Salem, Cinema Obscura invites you to a day-long sanctuary for the strange, the beautiful, and the beautifully horrific. This isn't your typical day at the movies. We have curated a collection of independent films that dare to explore the dark, avant-garde corners of cinema—stories that defy the mainstream and demand to be seen. Beyond the Screen: • Dark Arts Vendor Market: Between screenings, explore a curated market featuring local creators, macabre artisans, and festival oddities. • Concessions & Atmosphere: Cinema Salem’s full concessions will be available all day to keep you fueled through every spine-tingling frame. The Vibe: Independent, edgy, and unapologetically bold. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or a lover of experimental art, join us for a full day of cinematic exploration.

Night Light presents a series of classic and contemporary cult films from around the world. -------------------------------------------------------------- Director Robert Rodriguez picks up where his successful independent debut El Mariachi left off with this slam-bang South of the Border action saga. Bucho (Joaquim DeAlmeida) is a wealthy but casually bloodthirsty drug kingpin who rules a seedy Mexican border town. Bucho and his men make the mistake of angering El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), a former musician who now carries an arsenal in his guitar case. Bucho was responsible for the death of El Mariachi's girlfriend and put a bullet through his fretting hand, making him unable to play the guitar. Bent on revenge, the musician-turned-killing machine arrives in town to put Bucho out of business, though he finds few allies except for Carolina (Salma Hayek), who runs a bookstore that doesn't seem to attract many readers. Desperado features supporting performances from Cheech Marin as a cynical bartender, Steve Buscemi as the cantina patron who sets up the story, and Quentin Tarantino as a man with a really terrible joke to tell. 1995/USA & Mexico/Directed by Robert Rodriguez

Night Light presents a series of classic and contemporary cult films from around the world. -------------------------------------------------------------- From a land where honor and tradition reign, comes the legend of a martial-arts hero unlike any other -- the "Drunken Master" -- who can turn just one drink into devastation and humiliation for his enemies. His technique is fast, furious... and powerfully funny. 1994/Hong Kong/Directed by Chia-Liang Liu & Jackie Chan

Night Light presents a series of classic and contemporary cult films from around the world. -------------------------------------------------------------- The magical sword of Excalibur starts off in the hands of British lord Uther Pendragon (Gabriel Byrne) and then, years later, finds its way to his bastard son, Arthur (Nigel Terry), the knave destined to become king. Aided by the sorcerer Merlin (Nicol Williamson), Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail and his nation's survival. 1981/United Kingdom/Directed by John Boorman

Night Light presents a series of classic and contemporary cult films from around the world. -------------------------------------------------------------- aka Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster Intended to address the crisis levels of pollution in postwar Japan, Godzilla vs. Hedorah finds the King of the Monsters fighting an alien life form that arrives on Earth and steadily grows by feeding on industrial waste. Director Yoshimitsu Banno infuses the film with equal parts ecological horror, humorous monster antics, and sixties psychedelia straight out of San Francisco, making for a truly unique—and divisive—entry in the series. 1971/Japan/Directed by Yoshimitsu Banno

What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.

Director’s Cut – Featuring Uncut Gore Footage The dead walk. Society collapses. And humanity proves once again it was the real problem all along. When the recently deceased begin rising with an appetite for human flesh, a group of strangers barricade themselves inside a farmhouse, desperately trying to survive the night. Tensions rise, tempers flare, and survival becomes just as much about fighting each other as it is fighting the creatures trying to claw their way inside. Directed by Tom Savini, this 1990 remake of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD brings Romero’s classic back to life with modern effects, sharper social commentary, and a grimmer, bloodier edge. This Director’s Cut restores previously unseen gore footage, making an already brutal film even more relentless. It’s bleak, it’s savage, and it pulls no punches - proof that the end of the world is loud, messy, and absolutely unforgiving. About The Spooky Picture Show The Spooky Picture Show is a horror-themed podcast that delves into the darkest corners of cinema, offering reviews, deep dives, and spirited discussions on everything from cult classics to modern horror hits. We worship practical effects, theatrical experiences, and physical media that still smells faintly of cardboard and dust. If it scared us, scarred us, or lived forever in a clamshell case, we’re digging it up. Join us as we bring the terror from the screen to your ears. It's about to get Spooky! Follow Us on IG: @thespookypictureshow

Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

Back by popular demand, Reset Button Brass Band is excited to present "UNDERTALE LIVE!" on Saturday April 11 at Cinema Salem! Reset Button will play the music of the Undertale Soundtrack while the video game is played live on the big screen. All songs are arranged and choreographed by Reset Button for this live event. The video game and its original music were created by the amazing and incomparable Toby Fox. Doors open at 7pm. Performance is 7:30pm-10pm with three short intermissions. Reset Button is a 6-piece brass band with members from Boston's North Shore, specializing in video game music, cartoon theme songs, funky originals, and pop song mashups, including Jamie Green Klopotoski from Gloucester on Baritone Saxophone, Timothy "Timski" Klopotoski from Gloucester on Tuba, Nicholas "Cheeks" Capello from Gloucester on Alto Saxophone, Ian Brown from Nahant on Tenor Saxophone, Ben Tuck from Salem on Trombone, and Ryan French from Salem on Drums.

When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.

Night Light presents a series of classic and contemporary cult films from around the world. -------------------------------------------------------------- The Man-Eaters, an all-girl motorcycle gang, spend their time terrorizing a local community, race each other for first pick of their male groupie "stud line," and throw raucous orgies in their clubhouse. Led by sexy but tough-as-nails Queen (Betty Connell) and big, brutal Whitey (Pat Poston), the girls initiate cute little Honeypot (Nancy Lee Noble) into the gang, then start a turf war with Joe-Boy and his group of hot rodders. Gory highlights include a man being decapitated by the gang and another man being dragged along the ground attached to the back of a female biker. Gonzo sex and violence courtesy of director H.G. Lewis and writer Allison Downe. Shot in two weeks for $50,000 and using a cast of mostly real life biker chicks, the dialogue in this film has a poetry all it's own: “Go fumigate yourself, craphead! We don't owe nobody nothin' and we don't make no deals! We're swinging chicks on motors and Man-Eaters on wheels!" 1968/USA/Directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis

Eddie Gallagher is our Headliner for our St.Patrick’s comedy show , Eddie is a National Touring Comedian, Philadelphia Native and CEO/ Founder of Kricket Comedy, a National Comedy Franchise and winner of 6 Delco Comedy Awards! Joining him will be Sean Lynch and James Murrin.

A lonely Frankenstein (Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (five-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!

Night Light presents a series of classic and contemporary cult films from around the world. -------------------------------------------------------------- With her brother falsely accused of attempted murder, a blonde Texas teenage stunner---victim herself of attempted assault---becomes a famous outlaw martyr, as both of them run away with friends, and try to clear their name. 1985/USA/Directed by Matthew Robbins

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! With the aid of a wealthy erratic tippler, a dewy-eyed tramp who has fallen in love with a sightless flower girl accumulates money to be able to help her medically.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! All March we'll be celebrating iconic and industry changing practical effects and make up! Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! A wilful young man contends against his brother for the attention of their religious father while reconnecting with his estranged mother and falling for his brother's girlfriend.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a star.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! In Africa during World War I, a gin-swilling riverboat captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! All March we'll be celebrating iconic and industry changing practical effects and make up! While on a boating trip, Scott Carey (Grant Williams) is exposed to a radioactive cloud. Nothing seems amiss at first, but several months later Scott realizes that he's shrunk in height by several inches. He sees a doctor, who admits that he's baffled. As Scott continues to shrink, decreasing to three feet tall, he becomes bitter, and lashes out at his wife, Louise (Randy Stuart). He begins to fear a cure will never be found -- since even as he becomes a national sensation, he's still shrinking.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! All March we'll be celebrating iconic and industry changing practical effects and make up! Dorothy Gale is swept away from a farm in Kansas to a magical land of Oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the Wizard who can help her return home in Kansas and help her friends as well.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! A former child star torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.

The first rule of Weirdo Wednesdays is that you don’t talk about Weirdo Wednesdays. Doors open at 6:30pm. We start at 7:30pm.

Calling All Mystery Lovers! ABOUT US: We’re celebrating mysteries! These events are for everyone who appreciates a good puzzle and good company! More interactive than a regular movie- we watch a cozy mystery on the big screen (think 70’s 80’s 90s comfort tv)! Feel free to laugh, cheer and clap as the mystery unfolds! We pause to evaluate suspects and clues! Once all the clues are revealed, audience detectives submit their theories! Audience detectives who solve the case win whodunnit-themed prizes! Festivities also include WHODUNNIT Bingo throughout the show! Doors open 30 mins before the screening starts Run time: 90mins Content: PG-13 Every screening is different! We’re looking forward to seeing you soon, Gumshoe! Official Website: WhodunnitWatchParty.com