The Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring Nope this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023

A burned-out New York police detective teams up with a college psychoanalyst to track down a vicious serial killer in The New York Ripper. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens

Screening of the 2017 film about a barbaric demon who slaughters any soul caught in his blood thirsty eyes. 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Screening of the 2009 supernatural horror film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Cats 2 is a multimedia musical featuring live action, animation, puppets and original songs. Presented by Attaboy Tapes. 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

This week’s film is part of a series presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Southern/Modern.” Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Drop in to view this week’s horror film The Mummy (1932) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 14 & up. Fridays, 4:30–​​6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Screening of the sequel to the 1992 horror film, returning the viewer to where the urban legend began. Concessions available. 7​​ p.m. FREE! www.mortontheatre.com

The Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring Friday the 13th this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023

Jim Porter will discuss the behind-the-scenes narration of what was happening moment by moment during the making of this documentary. 4 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

The Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring Midsommar this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023

A documentary screening followed by a panel discussion with the film’s director Joanna Durr. 7​​–9 p.m. FREE! www.calendar.uga.edu

This series presents queer and diverse films in a safe space. This week’s screening is Go Fish by Rose Troche. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/updates/lavenderlens

Screening of the 1995 Japanese horror film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

This documentary screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Jesse Stephen Freeman and Lisa Thomas Conner, Thomas‘ daughter. 7:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com

This week’s film is part of a series presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Southern/Modern.” Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

An outdoor movie screening of The Killer Shrews (1959) with archival footage of Tales From 6 Feet Under and classic horror host Dr. Speculo. 7 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Drop in to view this week’s horror film Little Shop of Horrors (1960) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 12 & up. Fridays, 4:30–​​6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

A screening of the documentary UNSPOKEN: How Can a Town Make Peace with Its Past When the Truth is Buried followed by a panel discussion. 3​​–5:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.unspoken.film/morton-screening

The Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring M3GAN this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023

Screening of the 1998 Japanese action fantasy film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Screening of the documentary that examines policing in schools with a community discussion to follow. Registration required. 5 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org

Screening of the 2007 documentary Automorphosis (7 p.m.) then the 2019 film Why Can’t I Be Me? Around You (9 p.m.). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

This documentary focuses on the failure in the U.S. to teach children to read with 65% reading below proficiency. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Screening of the 2022 biker zombie underground film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Screening of the original Ghostbusters (1984). Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. 7:15 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Drop in to view this week’s horror film Dracula (1931) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 14 & up. Fridays, 4:30–​​6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

The Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring The Ring this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023

Lured by a disturbing distress signal, a HAM radio operator is drawn to an abandoned house haunted by a little girl and her creepy clown doll in the schlocky Italian horror classic Ghosthouse. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight

Screening of the 1972 thriller/mystery film The Crimes of the Black Cat. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens

This series presents queer and diverse films in a safe space. This week’s screening is short films by independent and emerging filmmakers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/updates/lavenderlens

Screening of the 1967 Japanese chambara film Zatoichi Challenged. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

An all-ages, interactive screening of the movie The Wizard of Oz (1939). 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart