Join us, Chelsea Theater, and Carolina After Dark on the lawn at Carolina Square for Movies By Moonlight! Enjoy free movie screenings (and popcorn!) under the stars in Downtown Chapel Hill. The first edition will occur on October 28 and 28 with showings of The Blair Witch Project and Shaun of the Dead, respectively. Both showings start at 7:30 p.m.

(Note: both films are rated R)

Saturday, October 28: The Blair Witch Project, 1999

Found video footage tells the tale of three film students (Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams) who’ve traveled to a small town to collect documentary footage about the Blair Witch, a legendary local murderer. Over the course of several days, the students interview townspeople and gather clues to support the tale’s veracity. But the project takes a frightening turn when the students lose their way in the woods and begin hearing horrific noises.

 

Sunday, October 29: Shaun of the Dead, 2004

Shaun is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he’s not working at the electronics store, he lives with his slovenly best friend, Ed, in a small flat on the outskirts of London. The only unpredictable element in his life is his girlfriend, Liz, who wishes desperately for Shaun to grow up and be a man. When the town is inexplicably overrun with zombies, Shaun must rise to the occasion and protect both Liz and his mother.