Starring: Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Rodney Eastman, Tuesday Knight, Danny Hassel, Ken Sagoes, Brooke Theiss

Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.

Dark Sparks: Films That Ignite Horror Authors is a series of writer-curated hybrid reading/screenings that celebrate the influence of film on horror literature. At each event, a horror writer selected by Brooklyn Horror Society and The Twisted Spine reads from their work, followed by a brief interview about their influences. Then, we screen a movie of their choice that has shaped the way they think about horror.

Our author and curator for this screening is Lowell Greenblatt! Lowell was that kid at sleepovers who wanted you to rewind so he could see how the effects were accomplished. This has led to a fruitful career writing reviews and conducting interviews for Macabre Daily. Lowell is a human IMDB with a B.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from SUNY Purchase, who sustains himself on iced coffee and physical media.

His book, Nightmare Autopsis: A Return to Elm Street, is a nostalgic trip back to all of Krueger’s favorite haunts! Featuring original story analyses and untold production info, Nightmare Autopsis is a must-read for Freddy fans.

Brooklyn Horror Society organizes community events designed to celebrate all things horror. With events ranging from movie screenings to horror trivia to literary festivals, we’ve got something for the diehard gore hounds, the nervous horror-curious, and everyone in between.

The Twisted Spine is NYC’s first bookstore dedicated exclusively to horror and dark literature. They pride themselves on curating a diverse selection of books that span the spectrum of fear and fascination. Their cozy sanctuary can be found at 306 Grand Street in Williamsburg.