Movie Information
THE BUFFALO
FILM ACADEMY
(Formerly THE BUFFALO MOVIE VIDEO MAKERS)
A local group of filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts who meet once a month. It was established in 1934 and is one of the oldest running organizations of its kind in the U.S. Normal meeting is on the 3rd Monday of the month from Sept. through June at 7PM.
Doors open at 6:30pm Visitors are welcome.
Next Dates:
MON JUN 16 (No Meeting JUL/AUG)
FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)
45th ANNIVERSARY-
4K RESTORATION
A group of teenage camp counselors attempt to re-open an abandoned summer camp with a tragic past, but they are stalked by a mysterious, relentless killer. (Rated R)
TUE JUN 17 at 7:30PM
Reserved Seating- $8
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FRI JUN 20 at 7:30PM Trivia Night
Reserved Seating- $10 (Trivia Night)
THIRD WEDNESDAY
POETRY SERIES
Join us for our monthly Poetry
and Spoken Word Series
with host SANDY McPHERSON GEARY.
Featured Readers
plus open reading slots available.
Admission $3
Readings start at 7:30pm Doors open at 7pm.
Serving Beer & Wine
Next Dates:
WED JUN 18 / WED JUL 16
(No August Show)
Readings start at 7:30pm Doors open at 7pm
Admission $3
TICKETS AT THE DOOR ONLY- GENERAL ADMISSION
MOVIE TRIVIA NIGHT
Hosted by Mackenzie Lambert, Tracy Jo,
Sami Carol, Todd Schwartz and The Screening Room Trivia Crew
Our trivia sessions will follow the screening of a related movie.
Join a team or just watch!
Admission $10 for movie + trivia.
Due to limited seating advance reservations are recommended.
(716) 837-0376 info@screeningroom.net
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FRI JUN 20 BUY TICKETS
7:30PM FRIDAY THE 13th (1980)
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FRI JUL 11
7:30PM THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE
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FRI AUG 1
7:30PM LAND OF THE DEAD (ROMERO)
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FRI OCT 10
7:30PM SUSPIRIA (DARIO ARGENTO)
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FRI NOV 7
7:30PM NORTH BY NORTHWEST
(ALFRED HITCHCOCK)
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LIVE COMEDY WITH THE IMPROV REVOLUTION
Starring Dale Fischer and Richard Satterwhite,
"The Improv Revolution" is a two-man comedy show that pushes the boundaries of improvisation. With nothing but audience suggestions and their sharp wit, Dale and Richard take you on a hilarious journey through spontaneous scenes, unpredictable characters, and laugh-out-loud moments. This isn't your typical improv; it's a high-energy, dynamic performance that breaks the rules and redefines what improv comedy can be. Get ready for a night of quick thinking, bold choices, and revolutionary comedy!
Show at 8pm Doors open at 7:30pm
Tickets $10 (18 and over) Beer & Wine Available
Age Recommendation: 18+
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Next Shows:
SAT JUN 21 / SAT AUG 2 / SAT SEP 13
SUMMER HORROR!
CARNIVAL OF SOULS
A Film by Herk Harvey.
Obscure, low-budget atmospheric thriller about a young woman who somehow escapes unscathed from a car crash and tries to start a new life in a small town. "A haunting ghost story...a true hidden gem in the history of horror cinema!"
ONE NIGHT
TUE JUN 24 at 8PM
Reserved Seating- $7
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THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE
"The epic 1970s all-star disaster movie" -RT On route from New York City to Greece on New Year's Eve, majestic passenger ship the S.S. Poseidon is overtaken by a tidal wave. All star cast including
GENE HACKMAN, ERNEST BORGNINE, SHELLY WINTERS
FRI JUN 27 at 7:30PM
SAT JUL 5 at 7:30PM
TUE JUL 8 at 7:30PM
FRI JUL 11 at 7:30PM (TRIVIA NIGHT)
Tickets $7 (Trivia Night....$10)
SHADOW OF A DOUBT
Alfred Hitchcock
NEW 4K RESTORATION
Starring JOSEPH COTTON
One of Alfred Hitchcock's most chilling films, Shadow of a Doubt, was considered a personal favorite by the director himself.
After her charming Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotton) comes to visit in the sleepy town of Santa Rosa, his favorite niece and namesake, begins to suspect him of being the infamous Merry Widow murderer. As she draws closer to the truth, a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse begins, leading to a shocking climax in this riveting psychological thriller.
FRI JUN 28 at 7:30PM
TUE JUL 1 at 7:30PM
Tickets $7
ALL STAR JAM
with OPEN MIC
Join our band featuring
JOHN BERTINI, DAVE SCHMEIDLER,
BILL LUDWIG & BOB PRICE
for a three hour jam with guest musicians
and open mic spots available. Back Line Supplied.
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday
7PM to 10PM
Admission $5 (At Door) TICKETS AT THE DOOR ONLY
Doors open at 6:30pm
Next Dates:
WED JUL 9 / WED AUG 13
WED SEP 10 / WED SEP 24
VERTIGO (HITCHCOCK)
VERTIGO (New Restoration)
Considered one of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest cinematic achievements, Vertigo is a dreamlike thriller set in San Francisco, with a dizzying web of mistaken identity, passion and murder.
Starring JAMES STEWART and KIM NOVAK
SAT JUL 12 at 7:30PM
TUE JUL 15 at 7:30PM
FRI JUL 18 at 7:30PM
Tickets $7
SILK SCREAMS presents...
An ongoing series of rarely screened genre and cult films with guest presenters. Featuring a pop-up shop in the lobby.
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THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION (1981)
From director Penelope Spheeris.
A look at the late 1970s LA punk-rock scene and how the
music drove its culture.
Featuring the songs of X, Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs and more.
"An absolutely vital document of a time and place"
SAT JUL 19 at 7:30PM
(Silk Screams Event-
General Admission)
Tickets $10
RAGDOLL ASSASSIN
A henchwoman's brain matter brings her favorite doll to life, and they both end up on the run from other incompetent criminals, in this absurd ensemble comedy filmed in WNY with Buffalo actors.
Q&A with director Curt Markham.
Winner of best WNY feature screenplay and best ensemble cast at last year's Amazing Fantasy Fest in Buffalo!
TUE JUL 22 at 7:30PM
Tickets $10
GENERAL ADMISSION- Available at the Door.
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AMERICAN GRAFFITI
From director George Lucas and producer Francis Ford Coppola.
American Graffiti is a classic coming-of-age story set against the 1960s backdrop of hot rods, drive-ins and rock n’ roll.
Starring Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, Cindy Williams, Mackenzie Phillips and Suzanne Somers in their breakout roles, this nostalgic look back follows a group of teenagers as they cruise the streets on their last summer night before college.
FRI JUL 25 at 7:30PM
TUE JUL 29 at 7:30PM
Tickets $7
LAND OF THE DEAD
4K RESTORATION!
From director GEORGE ROMERO.
Romero creates a harrowing vision of a modern-day world where the walking dead roam a vast uninhabited wasteland and the living try to lead "normal" lives behind the high walls of a fortified city.
Land of the Dead features a cast of great actors including
Dennis Hopper, Simon Baker, Asia Argento, Robert Joy
and John Leguizamo.
FRI AUG 1 at 7:30PM (Trivia Night)
TUE AUG 5 at 7:30PM
Tickets $8 (TRIVIA NIGHT...$10)
QCRD presents WHIP IT
QCRD will be hosting a screening of Whip It (2009) at The Screening Room ahead of the beginning of our September Boot Camp. Come and meet members of the league and learn more about joining, or just come to hang out with us!
Doors open at 6:30 PM; Show starts at 7:00 PM. Movie runtime 111 minutes. Raffle Drawings, Q&A, and more to follow. T-Shirt & Sticker giveaways throughout.
THU AUG 7 at 7PM
Tickets $10
MAMMA MIA!
OUR SUMMER TRADITION!
Crowd favorite about a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA
Starring MERYL STREEP, AMANDA SEYFRIED,
PIERCE BROSNAN, COLIN FIRTH
FRI AUG 8 at 7:30PM
TUE AUG 12 at 7:30PM
Tickets $7
GREASE
GREASE is a beloved and energetic musical with infectiously catchy songs and an ode to young love that never gets old. 1950s teens Danny & Sandy spend their summer nights falling in love, but once fall comes, its back to Rydell High.
SAT AUG 23 at 8PM (Sing-A-Long)
W/THE FRANCIS BACON EXPERIMENT
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TUE AUG 26 at 7:30PM
FRI AUG 29 at 7:30PM
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Tickets $7 (Sing-A-Long.....$15)
THE FRANCIS BACON EXPERIMENT
Buffalo's Premiere ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Shadowcast group (est. 2007) will be doing a series of exciting events at The Screening Room.
Watch the movie come alive in front of the screen.
A cinematic experience!
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SAT AUG 23- 8PM
GREASE (1978)
Sing-A-Long Movie Event!
Tickets $15 TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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SAT NOV 22- 8PM
CABARET (1972)
A Special Movie Event!
Tickets $15 TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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SAT DEC 6 - 8PM
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with LIVE Shadowcast Performance
Tickets $15 TICKETS ON SALE SOON
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Sorry, No Coupons, Groupons or Passes can be accepted for any SHADOW CAST /SING-A-LONG event.
Please Note- No Outside Props. Prop bags will be available for purchase. Please do not throw objects at the screen. Thank You!
SILK SCREAMS presents...
An ongoing series of rarely screened genre and cult films with guest presenters. Featuring a pop-up shop in the lobby.
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OPERA
New 4K Restoration
Directed by DARIO ARGENTO
The film's plot focuses on a young soprano who becomes
involved in a series of murders being committed inside
an opera house by a masked assailant.
SAT AUG 30 at 7:30PM
(Silk Screams Event-
General Admission)
Tickets $10
JAWS
50th Anniversary
DIRECTED BY STEVEN SPIELBEREG
New 4K Restoration!
Directed by STEVEN SPIELBERG
The original Summer blockbuster! When a seaside community finds itself under attack by a great white shark, three men embark on a quest to kill it before it strikes again."Compelling, well-crafted storytelling and a judicious sense of terror ensure Steven Spielberg's Jaws has remained a benchmark in the art of delivering modern blockbuster thrills." -
Starring ROY SCHEIDER, ROBERT SHAW and RICHARD DREYFUSS.
Showing:
Special 50th Anniversary Screening
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
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THE FRANCIS BACON EXPERIMENT
presents
NOSFERATU
Fall under the spell of the original 1922 “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” with a shadowcast performance by The Francis Bacon Experiment at The Screening Room! Experience the chills, the quirks and all the legendary imagery in a fun, fresh way with live performers accompanying the movie!
And before the film, satiate your thirst with a pre-show set of horror-themed drag and burlesque from an incredible lineup of local performers that bring your favorite horror characters to life.
Behold, as the images of life fade into pale shadows - these ghostly, sexy and spectacular scenes rise from your heart and feed your blood! The Master is near, he is coming…to The Screening Room on September 6th!
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SAT SEP 6 - 8PM
with LIVE Shadowcast Performance.
Plus Burlesque.
Tickets $15 TICKETS ON SALE NOW
ADULTS ONLY- This is an 18+ Event.
Sorry, No Coupons, Groupons or Passes can be accepted for any SHADOW CAST /SING-A-LONG event.
LED ZEPPELIN:
THE SONG REMAINS
THE SAME
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE 45th ANNIVERSARY
OF THE PASSING OF JOHN BONHAM (9. 25.1980)
(1976) The best of Led Zeppelin's legendary 1973 appearances at Madison Square Garden. Interspersed throughout the concert footage are behind-the-scenes moments with the band. 'The Song Remains the Same' is Led Zeppelin at Madison Square Garden in NYC concert footage colorfully enhanced by sequences which are supposed to reflect each band member's individual fantasies and hallucinations.
FRI SEP 26 at 7:30PM
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TUE SEP 30 at 7:30PM
Tickets $10
COME EARLY-
LED ZEPPELIN HAPPY HOUR FROM 6-7PM
VHS ROULETTE NIGHT
5-7:30pm VHS VENDOR MARKET
7:30PM VHS ROULETTE BEGINS
With admission anyone
can bring up to 2 horror tapes. Each tape will be numbered.
Hosted by
Music by
Tickets $5 BUY TICKETS
https://www.instagram.com/silk_screams/
Showing:
SAT SEP 27
SUSPIRIA
Directed by DARIO ARGENTO
(1977) The new 4K restoration of Dario Argento's seminal art-horror masterpiece.
A young ballet student attending a prestigious dance academy in Germany discovers that it's full of terrifying ancient forces.
"A sight and sound experience!"
Starring JESSICA HARPER (Rated R)
Showing:
OCTOBER 2025
THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL
Starring VINCENT PRICE
(1959) An eccentric millionaire invites 5 people to his house for a "haunted house" party. Whoever stays in the house for one night will earn $10,000.
Directed by WILLIAM CASTLE.
Showing:
OCTOBER 2025
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
(1968)
George Romero's groundbreaking debut set the template for the zombie film. A disparate group of individuals takes refuge in an abandoned house when corpses begin to leave the graveyard in search of fresh human bodies.
An absolute MUST SEE on the big screen!
Showing:
OCTOBER 2025
NOSFERATU
Silent with musical score
(1922) One of the silent era's most influential masterpieces, Nosferatu's eerie, gothic feel -- and a chilling performance from Max Schreck as the vampire -- set the template for the horror films that followed.
Showing:
OCTOBER 2025
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Directed by MEL BROOKS
(1974) Mel Brooks' riotously hilarious spoof and tribute of the Frankenstein tale starring GENE WILDER and MARTY FELDMAN "One of the funniest and most entertaining films of all time!" Also with TERI GARR , MADELINE KAHN CLORIS LEACHMAN & PETER BOYLE
(Rated PG)
Showing:
OCTOBER 2025
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HALLOWEEN III:
SEASON OF THE WITCH
(New Restoration) After a toy salesman is mysteriously killed, a doctor and the salesman's daughter travel to the Silver Shamrock Novelties company to investigate.
Showing:
OCTOBER 2025
HALLOWEEN (1978)
(1978) 4K Restoration.
Directed by JOHN CARPENTER
The quintessential popcorn horror film, a thrill ride with few equals. " Scary, suspenseful, and viscerally thrilling, Halloween set the standard for modern horror films. A young boy kills his sister on Halloween of 1963, and is sent to a mental hospital. 15 years later he escapes and returns to his home town in order to wreak havoc." Starring JAMIE LEE CURTIS, DONALD PLEASENCE, P.J. SOLES
Showing:
OCTOBER 2025
CABARET (1972)
Inside the Kit Kat Club of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) and an impish emcee (Joel Grey) sound the clarion call to decadent fun, while outside a certain political party grows into a brutal force.
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SPECIAL MOVIE EVENT with
THE FRANCIS BACON EXPERIMENT
SAT NOV 22 at 8PM
Sing-A-Long & More!
General Admission- $15
METROPOLIS
(1927) Fritz Lang's groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece depicting a populace divided between workers who must live in the dark underground and the rich who enjoy a futuristic city of splendor. An absolute must-see on the big screen.
Silent with music score.
Showing:
TUE DEC 9 at 7PM
Tickets $7
THE ROCKY HORROR
PICTURE SHOW
Starring TIM CURRY, SUSAN SARANDON, RICHARD O'BRIEN, CHARLES GRAY, MEATLOAF, BARRY BOSTWICK
This wild combination of sci-fi, gothic horror and musical became a cultural and midnight movie phenomenon!
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SAT DEC 6 at 8PM
With LIVE Shadow Cast by FRANCIS BACON EXPERIMENT
Tickets $15
SCROOGE
Starring ALASTAIR SIM
This 1951 adaptation of Charles Dickens' timeless classic is one of the greatest Christmas films of all time with an amazing performance by ALASTAIR SIM as Scrooge.
Showing:
DEC 2025
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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Directed by FRANK CAPRA
Our annual holiday feature and a must-see on the Big Screen! George Bailey is visited by his guardian angel on a snowy Christmas Eve.
Starring JIMMY STEWART & DONNA REED
Showing
DEC 2025
CHARADE
CARY GRANT & AUDREY HEPBURN star in this Hitchcock-style romantic thriller about a trio of crooks relentlessly pursuing a young American through Paris.
Directed by STANLEY DONEN
Showing
DEC 2025
Tickets $7/$6
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (1973)
Director NORMAN JEWISON'S dazzling interpretation of the
hit rock opera tells the story of Christ's (TED NEELEY) final weeks in a bold and epic production.
Shot entirely on location in Israel, Jewison creates a brilliant example of modern movie making with groundbreaking vision and the unforgettable songs of Rice and Webber.
Newly restored.
Showing
EASTER WEEKEND
2026
Tickets $7
THE ROOM
Come see the Midnight Movie phenomenon that sells out screenings around the globe in all its spectacularly insane glory!
(2003) Johnny is a successful banker who lives happily in
a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored of him and decides to seduce Johnny's best friend, Mark. From there, nothing will be the same again.
Written, Directed and Starring TOMMY WISEAU
Showing
TO BE ANNOUNCED
THE PRINCESS BRIDE
Directed by ROB REINER
ROBIN WRIGHT & CARY ELWES star in this beloved romantic adventure about a beautiful princess and the gallant hero who rescues her from an evil villain. This modern romantic-comedy-fantasy-adventure has become one of the most beloved movies of all time.
Supporting roles include Mandy Patinkin,
Wallace Shawn, Christopher Guest with brief cameos from Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Cook.
Showing
FEB 2026
Hollywood's Biggest
Night on the Big Screen!
THE OSCARS: 2026
VIEWING PARTY!
TBA
Doors open at 6pm
Tickets $7 BUY TICKETS
CLUE: THE MOVIE
4K Restoration
(1985) Starring TIM CURRY
"Endlessly quotable...a work of cult genius!" On a dark and stormy night, six individuals are assembled for a dinner party to meet the man who has been blackmailing them.
Showing:
SPRING 2026
Tickets $
VALKYRIE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
VIFF showcases films directed by women of all backgrounds. We chose "Valkyrie International Film Festival" as our name because the Valkyries of Norse mythology were fierce warriors who symbolized strength and empowerment. We view every female director as a Valkyrie, and every woman as a Valkyrie; a force to be reckoned with that refuses to be silenced.
Our mission is to build an annual gathering that shines a spotlight on films created by women, and to advance the cause of women in film. VIFF is an event where female artists will support each other's work. We'll present "Superior Achievement" awards but don't view our festival as a competition.
VIFF was founded by Tamar Lamberson and her daughter, Kaelin Lamberson.
Go to www.valkyriefilmfest.com
for more info and full schedule
Begins
2026 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Sorry, No Coupons, Groupons or Passes can be accepted for this event.
NIAGARA (Marilyn Monroe)
Take a trip back in time to 1950s Niagara Falls!
MARILYN MONROE sizzles in this Hitchcock-style noir thriller
about two couples vacationing in Niagara Falls until things
take a shockingly dark turn!
With JOSEPH COTTEN & JEAN PETERS
Showing
COMING SUMMER 2026