Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown Brings Halloween Movies to NYC This October
Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown’s Halloween movies are taking over the Manhattan rooftop this October 2026, with family favorites, cult classics, horror staples, and special TV marathons playing throughout spooky season. The open-air cinema pairs each screening with wireless headphones, lounge seating, cocktails, snacks, and Empire State Building views from its Midtown rooftop.
If your ideal NYC Halloween night involves a scary movie without being stuck inside a theater, this lineup gives you plenty to choose from.
Halloween Movies Take Over Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown
October brings a packed mix of spooky programming to Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown, from lighter Halloween picks to movies that are definitely better saved for after dark.
Among the confirmed October screenings are:
- The Sheep Detectives — October 3 and 10
- American Psycho — October 6
- Supernatural Mini Marathon — October 6
- Get Out — October 9
- Minions & Monsters — October 10
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show — October 11
- The Exorcist (1973) — October 11
- The Evil Dead (1981) — October 15
- Psycho (1960) — October 17
- The Addams Family (1991) — October 18
- Twin Peaks Mini Marathon — October 20
- Edward Scissorhands — October 23
- Practical Magic — select dates, including October 25 and Halloween
- Halloween (1978) — October 30 and 31
The lineup stretches across different corners of the horror genre, so you can go from witchy comfort movies and spooky family screenings to slashers and full-on supernatural horror.
Bringing the Kids? There Are Family-Friendly Picks Too
Not every screening is designed to keep you awake afterward.
Rooftop Cinema Club’s Fright Club Jr. programming focuses on lighter Halloween movies, with titles including Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, and other family favorites scheduled during the season. The Midtown calendar also includes newer releases such as Minions & Monsters.
There are multiple Hocus Pocus screenings throughout October, including a Halloween Day screening on October 31 at 3:15 p.m. Halloweentown also plays Halloween afternoon at 1 p.m.
Yes, You Can Bring Your Dog to Select Screenings
Dog parents should look for screenings marked “Wooftop.”
For example, The Sheep Detectives on October 10 at 11:50 a.m. is currently listed as both family-friendly and Wooftop, making it one of the easier Halloween-season picks if you want your pup along for movie day.
Always check the individual screening listing before bringing a dog, since not every movie is designated as pet-friendly.
Horror Fans Have Plenty to Choose From
Once the sun goes down, the schedule gets considerably darker.
There’s American Psycho on October 6, Get Out on October 9, The Exorcist on October 11, The Evil Dead on October 15, and Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho on October 17.
Later in the month, the rooftop also has The Conjuring, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Trick ‘r Treat, and multiple screenings of John Carpenter’s Halloween.
If you want something spooky without going full slasher, Practical Magic and Edward Scissorhands offer a more nostalgic fall-night option. There’s even a special Practical Magic Girls’ Night Out screening on October 25, complete with an on-site tarot reader before the movie.
TV Fans Get Mini Marathons, Too
Movies aren’t the only thing hitting the rooftop.
On October 6, Rooftop Cinema Club is hosting a Supernatural Mini Marathon, with fans voting on episodes ahead of the screening. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. and runs approximately 150 minutes.
Then on October 20, Twin Peaks gets its own mini marathon featuring three episodes from David Lynch and Mark Frost’s cult series.
For anyone who would rather binge something strange than sit through another slasher, those are worth bookmarking.
What to Expect at Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown
Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown sits on the third-floor terrace of Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square at 60 West 37th Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues.
Every screening uses personal wireless headphones, which is especially useful in Midtown, where silence is basically a mythical concept. Guests settle into lounge chairs while the Empire State Building and surrounding skyline become part of the backdrop.
The venue also has a full bar and concessions menu with:
- Craft cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks
- Popcorn, nachos, candy, and snacks
- Burgers and hot dogs
- Stone-fired pizza, including Margherita, pepperoni, and Hawaiian options
Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
Tickets, Discounts, and NYC Tips
Standard lounge-chair tickets currently start at $12.50, while premium lounge seating starts at $27. Pricing can vary by screening, so check the ticket page before making plans.
Students can currently get 10% off with promo code MidtownStudent2026, while active or retired military members and their families can receive 15% off with MidtownMilitary2026. Valid ID or eligibility documentation is required at the venue.
A few things to know before you go:
- Arrive early. Doors generally open 30 to 60 minutes before the movie, depending on the screening.
- Check the age restriction. Family matinées can be open to all ages, while many evening screenings are marked 16+. The bar remains 21+.
- Skip the car if you can. The venue is one block from the 34th Street–Herald Square subway station and within walking distance of Penn Station.
- Watch the forecast. Light rain does not necessarily cancel a screening; Rooftop Cinema Club says ponchos may be provided. Severe weather can result in cancellations.
- Double-check the schedule before heading out. Screening times, availability, and programming can change.
For the latest showtimes and ticket availability, check the Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown screening calendar.
Make It a Full NYC Halloween Day
A rooftop movie can easily be the final stop on a full Halloween day in the city. Grab dinner nearby, explore seasonal events, or wander through some of New York’s decked-out neighborhoods before heading to Midtown for the screening.
With horror classics, family movies, cult favorites, and special events running throughout October, Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown is shaping up to be one of NYC’s easiest movie-night options for Halloween season.
Ticket prices, screening times, age policies, discounts, and movie schedules are subject to change. Check Rooftop Cinema Club’s official website before visiting.
