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.