Weekend Schedule of Films and Events
The Cinema Wasteland Movie and Memorabilia Expo -
October 4th, 5th & 6th, 2024
Since we ran the very first CW Show in September of 2000, Cinema Wasteland has guaranteed every fan through the door more Films and Events than anyone can actually attend over the course of the three day weekend. Now, as we round out our 24th Anniversary with our 43rd Show in October, we’ve continued to make sure attending fans always get more than their admission monies worth when it comes to a Wasteland Weekend.
CW is not an “autograph only” convention. Nor are we a “horror convention” as many lump us into. We’re the last of the B movie fan shows. A celebration of the Drive-In and Mom and Pop video stores of the 1980s. We’re told by people who remember what a fan convention used to be that we have one of the most well rounded Vendor’s Rooms remaining that’s actually full of great stuff to wander through and purchase. We certainly don’t plan on changing our stripes after all these years, so what you’ll get today is what you’ve always gotten from a CW Show.
In addition to the 20+ hours that the Vendor and Guest Room is open to attendees, we’ve got roughly 58 hours worth of Indy Movies, 16mm Film Screenings, and Assorted Programming scheduled this time around.
Just as it is with every CW show, you’ll have to decide what you want to do most every day, so plotting out your weekend early is always a good thing.
Although things are usually set in stone by the time we post the weekend schedule, Movies, Events and Panel Times are always subject to change a little from what is listed on the schedule below between now and when the doors open. Be sure to check the posted schedule’s come showtime for any last minute time or schedule changes.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY (October 4th):
4:00pm - All 3-Day Pass holders admitted into The Vendor and Guest Room.
4:00pm - HARDCORE WRESTLING kicks off the weekend like usual in MOVIE ROOM 2.
4:30pm - The Vendor and Guest Room is open to Single Day Pass holders.
5:15pm - MOVIE: Rick Sloane’s cop-comedy, VICE ACADEMY, begins in MOVIE ROOM 1.
6:15pm - MOVIE: The shot-on-video throw-back to the mom and pop video store days, AIR FRYER SLAUGHTER, kicks off the weekend’s movie screenings in MOVIE ROOM 2.
7:00pm - GUEST: Join producer / director Rick Sloane, Ginger Lynn, (and even Duane Whittaker and Kari French if they’d like to join us) after VICE ACADEMY for our first Guest Talk of the weekend in MOVIE ROOM 1.
8:00pm - SHORTS / MOVIE: Golden Age of Comedy Showcase: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO. Here we have a couple of classic episodes of the Abbott and Costello Show: THE CHARITY BIZARRE and SAFARI; along with a CW Intermission Reel featuring nothing but Abbott and Costello film Trailers, and their fan favorite feature film, ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN, to kick off the 16mm film screenings for the weekend in MOVIE ROOM 1.
8:00pm - HORROR HOST SHENANIGANS: Horror Host regular, Gunga Jim, brings Gunga’s Drive-In to the masses when he presents Paul Naschy in WEREWOLF VS THE VAMPIRE WOMEN, in MOVIE ROOM 2.
10:00pm - The DEALER and GUEST ROOM closes for the night but the evening is far from over. 16mm Films and Indy Movies roll on until 2:00am or later tonight, so read on!
10:00pm - SHORT FILM: Check out the short film from our youngest filmmaker to ever submit something when ANIMATED LIFE: A STORY OF STOP-MOTION ANIMATION begins in MOVIE ROOM 2.
10:15pm - MOVIE: We were shy a few shorts to make up a nice Short Film Block this show, but we did receive a few Horror Anthologies, which make up for it nicely. Join us for our first anthology, the Holiday themed horror of I SLAY FOR CHRISTMAS, when it begins in MOVIE ROOM 2.
10:30pm - MOVIE: They have teeth… and fly! It’s director James Cameron’s first feature film… and his “director’s cut” of the film to boot. Catch PIRANHA 2: THE SPAWNING it as it kicks off the Friday Night 16mm film double feature in MOVIE ROOM 1.
MIDNIGHT - SHORT: Catch another all new Wasteland INTERMISSION REEL between 16mm films in MOVIE ROOM 1.
MIDNIGHT - MOVIE: Indie horror flick, COVEN OF THE BLACK CUBE, wraps up the screenings for the night in MOVIE ROOM 2.
12:30am - MOVIE: Director Oliver Stone’s second feature film, THE HAND, wraps up the 16mm film screenings for the night in MOVIE ROOM 1.
SATURDAY (October 5th):
9:30am - CARTOON TIME: Start your day the Wasteland way when Son of Ghoul presents an hour’s worth of classic, or maybe not-so-classic CARTOONS on 16mm film in MOVIE ROOM 1.
10:00am - Doors Open for all pass holders.
10:30am - THE MUMMY AND THE MONKEY open the show on Saturday like usual when they host J.R. Bookwalter’s ZOMBIE COP, in MOVIE ROOM 2.
10:45am - MOVIE: Grab a breakfast beer and join us when Saturday Mourning Hangover Theater begins with the 50s drive-in horror film, MONSTER FROM THE OCEAN FLOOR, on 16mm film, in MOVIE ROOM 1.
NOON - GET YOUR NYUK ON: Son of Ghoul’s THREE STOOGES hour begins in MOVIE ROOM 1.
NOON - MOVIE: Cult horror favorite, FROM BEYOND, begins in MOVIE ROOM 2.
1:15pm - MOVIE: Rick Sloane’s video rental favorite, HOBGOBLINS, begins in MOVIE ROOM 1.
1:45pm - GUEST: After the FROM BEYOND screening, join actor and effects man, Gino Crognale, when he looks back on his work on FROM BEYOND, as well as some of the other films he’s worked on over the years in MOVIE ROOM 2.
3:00pm - MOVIE: Gory cult horror flick, THE BEAST WITHIN, begins in MOVIE ROOM 2.
3:00pm - GUEST PANEL: Join the attending cast and crew of HOBGOBLINS for what is bound to be a lively talk after the movie screening in MOVIE ROOM 1.
4:00pm - MOVIE: Catch the cult horror flick, STREET TRASH, when it begins in MOVIE ROOM 1.
4:45pm - GUEST: Join first time CW Guest, Paul Clemens, after the BEAST WITHIN screening, for a chat with attending fans in MOVIE ROOM 2.
5:45pm - GUEST PANEL: Join star and effects man, Mike Lackey, as well as producer and exploding bum, Frank Farel, after the STREET TRASH screening for a slide show of behind-the-scenes and effects photos as well as the stories that go along with them in MOVIE ROOM 1.
6:00pm - MOVIE: Anthology horror film, THE BLUE HOLE, begins in MOVIE ROOM 2.
7:00pm - The DEALER and GUEST ROOM closes for the night, but as usual, we’ve still got several movies screening until 2:00am, so read on.
7:30pm - MOVIE: MY LIFE WITH THE LIVING DEAD, the terrific documentary on the film career of CW Guest, John Russo, begins in MOVIE ROOM 2.
7:45pm - A GHASTLEE NITE AT THE MOVIES: In addition to some of the usual fun and games, resident lout, A. Ghastlee Ghoul (and the boys in the band), will be performing live music over the classic silent horror import, HAXAN: WITCHCRAFT THROUGH THE AGES. It all begin in MOVIE ROOM 1.
9:00pm - MOVIE: The not to be missed, BLOOD, GUTS, AND SUNSHINE PART 2 takes a look at all of the classic Drive-In and Hollywood horror films shot in the state of Florida over the years. Catch it when it begins in MOVIE ROOM 2.
10:15pm - MOVIE: The first “talkie” version of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (with Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara) might be our favorite version of the film. Catch it when it kicks off our Saturday Night “Classic Horror”16mm film double feature in MOVIE ROOM 1.
10:45pm - MOVIE: Indie horror anthology, TALES FROM THE GROSS SIDE, begins in MOVIE ROOM 2.
12:15am - SHORT: Catch another all new Wasteland INTERMISSION REEL between the night’s 16mm film screenings in MOVIE ROOM 1.
12:15am - MOVIE: Rick Sloane’s campy cop-comedy, VICE ACADEMY 2, ends the screenings for the night in MOVIE ROOM 2.
12:45am - MOVIE: It was Boris Karloff’s last turn as the monster, and featured our favorite Bela Lugosi character, “Igor.” Catch the uncut theatrical version of SON OF FRANKENSTEIN when it ends the 16mm “Classic Horror” double feature in MOVIE ROOM 1.
SUNDAY (October 6th):
10:30am - Doors open for all pass holders.
10:45am - MADE FOR TV MOVIE: It’s a little more “gritty” and mean-spirited than the TV series was. The (originally broadcast in January 1977) FANTASY ISLAND pilot film is our made for TV movie pick this show. Catch it in MOVIE ROOM 1.
10:45am - MOVIE: THE BEAST WITHIN rises from its swampy grave for one last screening in MOVIE ROOM 2.
12:30pm - MOVIE: Stock Footage Action Theater begins with Johnny Weissmuller returning as jungle guide and all around tough guy, Jungle Jim, when JUNGLE JIM AND THE CAPTIVE GIRL begins in MOVIE ROOM 1.
12:30pm - MOVIE: Can you stand one more campy cop-comedy? Yes you can! Rick Sloane’s VICE ACADEMY 3 rounds out our weekend trilogy in MOVIE ROOM 2.
1:45pm - SHORT: One last WASTELAND INTERMISSION REEL between films in MOVIE ROOM 1.
2:15pm - MOVIE: THE HAND skitters along on rotting fingers when it returns to end the film screenings for the weekend in MOVIE ROOM 1.
2:15pm - MOVIE: Those pesky little HOBGOBLINS return to end the screenings for the weekend in MOVIE ROOM 2.
4:00pm - Cinema Wasteland Movie and Memorabilia Expo #43 calls it a day. Thanks for 24 great years… Time for a drink!
Join us next April 4th, 5th and 6th, 2025 when we kick off out 25th Anniversary with plenty of First Time Guests, New Indie and 16mm Films, and all of the fun you’ve come to expect from a Cinema Wasteland Weekend!
* All events happen in one of two Movie and Guest Rooms. See the map in our Weekend Events Schedule to find out which room the event you’re interested in will be taking place. The schedule of events is available the weekend of the show at registration, or you can print this one here and have it on hand early.
* Events are subject to last minute changes from the posted schedule. See the daily event schedules posted at each Movie Room door for any last minute changes from those printed here.
* All of the Movies, Films, and Events we offer are absolutely Free to Cinema Wasteland pass holders, and both 3-Day Passes as well as Single Day Passes are available in advance as well as at-the-door the weekend of every show.
* Don’t Miss the Cinema Wasteland Movie and Memorabilia Expo’s 24th Anniversary Show this October 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2024… Damn! We’re gettin’ old!…