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Horror and independent cinema in Maine

Overview

Maine’s cinematic landscape includes a range of horror classics and contemporary independent documentaries. The state’s geography and atmosphere have served as locations for various horror productions, such as the 1989 adaptation of ‘Pet Sematary’, ‘Pod’, ‘Black Rock’, and ‘The Langoliers’.

In addition to horror, independent movie houses in the state are hosting diverse fall programming, including screenings of John Wilson’s documentary ‘The History of Concrete’, ‘Faust’, and various classic and animated productions.

Entities

John Wilson · Bill Moseley · Stephen King · Maine Paranormal and Horror Convention · Augusta Civic Center

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Maine cinema features horror classics and indie films

    Maine's film scene highlights a mix of horror classics filmed in the state, such as ‘Pet Sematary’, and new independent cinema and documentaries playing in local theaters.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Maine Paranormal and Horror Convention returns to Augusta

    The Maine Paranormal and Horror Convention returns to the Augusta Civic Center on September 12-13, 2026, featuring horror film celebrities, 160 vendors, and a haunted museum.

Sources

92moose.fm · pressherald.com · wblm.com · wjbq.com