September 2024

AMC and AMC+ have announced that award-winning artist, musician, and horror enthusiast Janelle Monáe (“Glass Onion”) will be the official host of “FearFest,” the long-running, annual horror and genre programming event featuring over 700 hours of iconic horror films franchises, new series, specials and more, now available across linear and streaming. Monáe will be featured throughout the month-long event and in social campaigns, sharing her love of the genre and favorite thrillers and showcasing her horror score knowledge and musical prowess.Monáe has also curated a list of her favorite horror films for a special collection on AMC+, which is available to stream during the month of October. “Janelle Monae’s ‘FearFest’ Faves” includes “An American Werewolf in London,” “Candyman” (1992), “The Fly,” “Killer Klowns From Outer Space,” “Puppet Master,” “Carrie,” “Jeepers Creepers,” and more.“My passion for spooky season is entrenched in who I am,” said Monáe. “As a child, my cousins and I would watch our favorite horror films, and my nose would bleed while I smiled. There’s something truly thrilling about sharing the chills that send shivers down my spine. That’s why I’m so excited to partner with AMC’s ‘FearFest’ this year and let you all dive into my world of heart-pounding frights. I hope you enjoy my handpicked collection of thrills, screams, and eerie delights. Gather your friends and get ready, because this ride is about to get terrifying!”“Janelle Monáe is an icon whose fearless creativity and love of the horror genre makes her a dream host for this year’s ‘FearFest,'” said Kim Granito, Chief Marketing Officer for AMC Networks. “AMC’s massive horror audience is going to love having Janelle’s signature style and artistic fingerprints across all touchpoints of this mega-programming event. From hosted linear events and curated streaming playlists, to custom social creative, Janelle, our ‘HalloQUEEN,’ is the ultimate host of the season.”“FearFest” programming highlights include fan-favorites such as “Halloween” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” celebrating its 40th anniversary this fall, to Stephen King’s library, a new season of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol,” new series “Horror’s Greatest,” and ghoulish holiday specials including “The Last Drive-In: FearFest: Friday the 13th.” The event will also feature themed marathons, such as “Fear the 80s” on October 13, “Slasher Sunday” on October 20, and “Creature Features” on October 26.Check out the complete FearFest 2024 lineup below (all times listed are ET):Saturday, September 28 (FearFest Halloween Weekend)2 pm – Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers4 pm – Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers6 pm – Halloween: Resurrection8 pm – Halloween (2007)10:30 pm – Halloween II (2009)1 am – Halloween III: Season of the Witch3 am – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers5 am – Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael MyersSunday, September 29 (FearFest Halloween Weekend cont.)1 am – Halloween III: Season of the Witch3 am – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers5 am – Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers7 am – Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers9 am – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers11 am – Halloween III: Season of the Witch1 pm – Halloween: Resurrection3 pm – Halloween II (1981)5 pm – Halloween7pm – Halloween H20: 20 Years Later9 pm – Season Premiere of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of Carol10:11 pm – The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: The ReturnMonday, September 306 pm – Ghost Ship8 pm – Trick ‘r Treat10 pm – Thir13en GhostsTuesday, October 16 pm – Thir13en Ghosts8 pm – Jeepers Creepers10 pm – House of Wax (2005)Wednesday, October 25:45 pm – Poltergeist8:15 pm – The Exorcist11 pm – ChristineThursday, October 3 (John Carpenter Marathon)9 am – Ghosts of Mars11 am – Vampires1:30 pm – They Live3:30 pm – The Thing6 pm – Christine8 pm – Halloween10 pm – Halloween II (1981)12 am – Series Premiere of Horror’s Greatest: Tropes & ClichésFriday, October 4 (A Nightmare on Elm Street Marathon)9:30 am – Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare11:30 am – A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child1:30 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master3:45 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors6 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge8 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)10:15 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)Saturday, October 5 (Friday the 13th Marathon)8 am – Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter10 am – Friday the 13th: A New Beginning12 pm – Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives2 pm – Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood4 pm – Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan6 pm – Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday8 pm – Friday the 13th10 pm – Friday the 13th Part 212 am – Friday the 13th Part III2 am – Jason Goes to Hell: The Final FridaySunday, October 6 (Final Destination Marathon)1 pm – Final Destination (2000)3 pm – Final Destination 25 pm – Final Destination 37 pm – Final Destination 59 pm – New Episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of CarolMonday, October 7 (Run Michael Run Marathon)6 pm – Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers8 pm – Halloween: Resurrection10 pm – HalloweenTuesday, October 8 (Run Michael Run Marathon cont.)12 am – Halloween II (1981)2 am – Halloween III: Season of the Witch4 am – Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers9 am – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers11 am – Halloween II (1981)1 pm – Halloween3 pm – Halloween: Resurrection5pm – Halloween H20: 20 Years Later7 pm – Halloween (2007)9:30 pm – Halloween II (2009)12am – Halloween H20: 20 Years LaterWednesday, October 9 (The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs Double Feature)8 pm – Friday the 13th10:40 pm – Friday the 13th Part 2Thursday, October 108 pm – Final Destination 510 pm – Final Destination 312 am – New Episode of Horror’s Greatest: Horror ComediesFriday, October 11 (No Survivors Marathon)6 pm – Final Destination (2000)8 pm – Ghost Ship10 pm – Jeepers Creepers12 am – Last House on the LeftSaturday, October 12 (Stephen King Marathon)6:45 am – Cujo8:45 am – Graveyard Shift10:45 am – Children of the Corn (1984)1 pm – Carrie (1976)3:15 pm – Misery5:45 pm – Thinner7:45 pm – Carrie (2013)10 pm – Silver Bullet12 am – Christine2 am – Carrie (2013)Sunday, October 13 (Fear the 80s Marathon)7:45 am – The Thing10:15 am – Child’s Play12:15 pm – Friday the 13th Part 22:15 pm – Poltergeist4:45 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge6:45 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)9 pm – New Episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of CarolMonday, October 145:45 pm – Freddy vs. Jason8 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)10 pm – Wes Craven’s New NightmareTuesday, October 155:30 -The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning7:30 pm – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)9:45 pm – Trick ‘r TreatWednesday, October 166 pm – Jeepers Creepers8 pm – Halloween: Resurrection10 pm – Child’s Play (2019)Thursday, October 175:45 pm – Christine7:45 pm – Carrie10 pm – Thinner12 am – New Episode of Horror’s Greatest: Stephen King AdaptationsFriday, October 18 (House of Horrors Marathon)9 am – The Haunting in Connecticut11 am – The Shining2:30 pm – Misery5 pm – The Last House on the Left7:30 pm – House of Wax (2005)10 pm – Thir13en Ghosts12 am – PoltergeistSaturday, October 19 (Final Destination Marathon)4 pm – Final Destination 26 pm – Final Destination 58 pm – Final Destination (2000)10 pm – Final Destination 3Sunday, October 20 (Slasher Sunday)6:45 am – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning8:45 am – Candyman10:45 am – Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan12:45 pm – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)3 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street5 pm – Halloween7 pm – Friday the 13th9 pm – New Episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of CarolMonday, October 215:45 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)8 pm – Halloween10:30 pm – Halloween II (2009)Tuesday, October 225:30 pm – Misery8 pm – Poltergeist10:30 pm – The ExorcistWednesday, October 236 pm – Trick ‘r Treat8 pm – Final Destination (2000)10 pm – Final Destination 212 am – House of Wax (2005)Thursday, October 247:30 pm – Ghost Ship9:30 pm – AMC Premiere Event: The Meg12 am – New Episode of Horror’s Greatest: Giant MonstersFriday, October 25 (Friday the 13th Marathon)9 am – Friday the 13thPart VI: Jason Lives11 am – Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood1 pm – Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan3 pm – Freddy vs. Jason5:15 pm – Friday the 13th Part III7:15 pm – Friday the 13th9:15 pm – Friday the 13th Part 211:15 pm – Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday1:15 am – Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter3:15 am – Friday the 13th: A New Beginning5:15 am – Friday the 13thSaturday, October 26 (Creature Feature Marathon)7:15 am – The Mist10 am – Gremlins12:30 pm – Christine2:30 pm – Silver Bullet4:30 pm – The Fly (1986)6:30 pm – The Thing9 pm – Jeepers Creepers11 pm – Child’s Play1 am – Sleepy Hollow3:30 am – Eight Legged FreaksSunday, October 27 (Michael vs Everyone Marathon)9 am – Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers11 am – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers1 pm – Halloween II (1981)3 pm – Halloween5pm – Halloween H20: 20 Years Later7 pm – Halloween: Resurrection9 pm – New Episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of CarolMonday, October 28 (Final Destination Marathon)4 pm – Final Destination 26 pm – Final Destination (2000)8 pm – Final Destination 310 pm – Final Destination 5Tuesday, October 29 (A Nightmare on Elm Street Marathon)9 am – Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare11 am – A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child1 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master3:15 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors5:30 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge7:30 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)9:45 pm – A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)11:45 pm – Freddy vs. Jason2 am – Wes Craven’s New NightmareWednesday, October 30 (Halloween on Halloween Marathon)9 am – Halloween III: Season of the Witch11 am – Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers1 pm – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers3 pm – Halloween5 pm – Halloween II (1981)7pm – Halloween H20: 20 Years Later9 pm – Halloween: Resurrection11 pm – Halloween1:30 am – Halloween II (2009)4 am – Halloween III: Season of the WitchThursday, October 31 (Halloween on Halloween Marathon cont.)6 am – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers8 am – Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers10 am – Halloween: Resurrection12 pm – Halloween (2007)2:30 pm – Halloween II (2009)5pm – Halloween H20: 20 Years Later7 pm – Halloween9 pm – Halloween II (1981)11 pm – Halloween1 am – Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers3 am – Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers

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