One of our favorite horror events of the year is Drive-In Super Monster-Rama, which takes place every September and shows eight classic horror movies over two nights on a huge drive-in screen. Last year, they dedicated the entire event to movies featuring Peter Cushing and this year they have another memorable lineup that classic horror fans should dig watching outdoors, including one night dedicated to the films of Italian horror director Mario Bava.

The tribute to Italian director Mario Bava takes place Friday night with screenings of four of his films: Planet of the Vampires, Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs, Kill Baby Kill, and The House of Exorcism.

Saturday night's lineup includes Taste the Blood of Dracula, Dracula A.D. 1972, Trog, and The House That Screamed.

All films are presented in vintage style via 35mm prints, with old-school trailers, shorts, and intermission classics playing throughout the marathon that should make viewers feel like they're transported back to the drive-in's heyday.

For those that have attended the previous events, the pricing and setup is about the same. Admission is $10 per person each night, admission for children is free, and overnight camping is available.

For the seventh year in a row the event is taking place at the Riverside Drive-In Theatre in Vandergrift, PA and you can learn more at:

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