Mr. Moribund's Theatre of Terror sets shows July 29, 31

Mr. Moribund's Theatre of Terror will hold its next live shows at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 29, and 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 31, at the Riverfront Theater in Milford, featuring the 1970 horror classic, “Equinox.” 

The show will feature a screening of the film, along with live performances by the Theatre of Terror cast, live music and comedy, raffles, a scary face contest and audience participation.

"This will be our 11th show, which is quite a milestone to reach for a crazy little project that I never knew would become so popular,” said W.J. Walton, show creator and performer.

Walton said that this being show No. 11 at the same time when the “Stranger Things” TV series has once again swept the country is a happy coincidence. “I chose a film that has a few similarities to ‘Stranger Things,’ and we'll be doing our own tribute to the show as well, in our own Theatre of Terror style,’” Walton said.

“The shows are events I look forward to every year. It’s such a great time. Just like the horror hosts you see on TV, but live and much more entertaining. Lots of laughs, great music and audience participation. This small-town troupe works hard to give us quality entertainment, and it shows in the imaginative details. We’re very lucky to have a show like this in our area. Highly recommended for loads of family fun,” said Teresa Rodriguez, a fan of the show.

Tickets are $5 per person and will only be sold at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the Friday show and 5 p.m., for the Sunday show. Walton recommends arriving early. "We have an art show, vendors and other items of interest in the lobby as you come in, and you won't want to miss any of the fun,” he said.

There will be no Saturday show due to the Milford Ladybug Music Festival celebrating women in music.

Since 2015, Mr. Moribund's Theatre of Terror has presented a series of live shows at the Riverfront Theater. The shows are modeled after the classic horror host television programs of the 1950s through today. They feature a classic film from the golden age of monster movies along with comedy sketches, live music and talent performances, costume contests, audience participation and more.

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