Illinois Drive-In Revives Dusk to Dawn Horror Film Festival

Spend a night, an entire night, at a one-of-a-kind drive-in movie experience. Blood, gore and many levels of terrifying await you at Sterling's Midway Drive-In.

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Coming to the Midway Drive-In Theater in Sterling, Illinois...

The Dusk To Dawn Horrorfest

It's exactly how it sounds. Non-stop horror films from 8:00 p.m. until the sun comes up. Talk about an unforgettable night at the movies.

The festival of terrifying movies is scheduled for Saturday, September 18. you can even bring your own snacks to the theater.

Midway Drive-In's website says the first movie will start at 8 p.m, with final film starting around 2 a.m.. They have not announced all of the fils that will be shows, but they have shared two of the movies featured in their 'Horrorfest'.

Silent Night, Deadly Night from 1984 (Rated R)

The only other movie announced at this time for Dusk To Dawn Horrorfest is the Not Rated Bloodsucking Freaks, from 1976.

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Prepare yourself for the horror...

Prepare yourself for the terror...

Prepare yourself for the blood-curdling experience.

The 'Dusk To Dawn Horrorfest' at Midway Drive-In located at 91 Palmyra Road in Sterling, Illinois.

Be sure to visit the theater's website and Facebook page for updates on the 'Horrorfest' movie schedule and to buy tickets as soon as they become available.