The best horror movies with Rivoli co-owner Jonathan Gelatt, who stopped in studio ahead of the theatre’s annual Schlocktoberfest this weekend — featuring a lineup of classic scary films.

October is Gelatt’s “Christmas,” and we talk about how he loves using the Rivoli as a throwback venue for classic horror.

He shares his picks for the scariest horror movies of all time — and his favorites, including a rather peculiar choice. We also take a few shots at Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 scariest movies.

The Rivoli in downtown La Crosse kicks off Schlocktoberfest on Friday with the 40th anniversary showing of Re-Animator. 

Saturday the film fest continues with four movies:
2 p.m. — Creepshow (1982)
4:20 p.m. — Maximum Overdrive (1986)
6:20 p.m. — From Beyond (1986)
8:20 p.m. — Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)

Tickets for Saturday’s event are $45 for the entire day or $15 each.

This is what the rest of the month looks like for October-themed events at the Rivoli:
Oct. 19 — Halloween Kids Party: Monsters Inc.
Oct. 24: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary
Oct. 26-27: Phantom of the Opera & Nosferatu featuring a live score by Quarkestra
Oct. 30: Riv Triv: Horror Edition

Tickets can be purchased on the Rivoli website or at the box office.

La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify or here.

The best horror movies with Rivoli co-owner Jonathan Gelatt, who stopped in studio ahead of the theatre&rsquo;s annual Schlocktoberfest this weekend &mdash; featuring a lineup of classic scary films.
October is Gelatt&rsquo;s &ldquo;Christmas,&rdquo; and we talk about how he loves using the Rivoli as a throwback venue for classic horror.
He shares his picks for the scariest horror movies of all time &mdash; and his favorites, including a rather peculiar choice. We also take a few shots at <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-horror-movies-of-all-time/">Rotten Tomatoes Top 200 scariest movies</a>.
The Rivoli in downtown La Crosse kicks off Schlocktoberfest on Friday with the 40th anniversary showing of Re-Animator.&nbsp;
Saturday the film fest continues with four movies:
<ul>
<li>2 p.m. &mdash; Creepshow (1982)</li>
<li>4:20 p.m. &mdash; Maximum Overdrive (1986)</li>
<li>6:20 p.m. &mdash; From Beyond (1986)</li>
<li>8:20 p.m. &mdash; Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)</li>
</ul>
Tickets for Saturday&rsquo;s event are $45 for the entire day or $15 each.
This is what the rest of the month looks like for October-themed events at the Rivoli:
<ul>
<li>Oct. 19 &mdash; Halloween Kids Party: Monsters Inc.</li>
<li>Oct. 24: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary</li>
<li>Oct. 26-27: Phantom of the Opera &amp; Nosferatu featuring a live score by Quarkestra</li>
<li>Oct. 30: Riv Triv: Horror Edition</li>
</ul>
Tickets can be purchased on the&nbsp;<a href="https://tickets.rivoli.net/websales/pages/list.aspx?cp1404=Yes&amp;epguid=ede1d7b6-59fe-438b-acc4-d87fc3880065&amp;view=detailed&amp;">Rivoli website</a> or at the box office.
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Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.