The Slumber Party Massacre Q&A with Amy Holden Jones | Glendale
Get ready for the ultimate girls' night out—with a deadly twist. We are bringing the 1982 cult masterpiece The Slumber Party Massacre back to the big screen for a one-night-only special event at Look Dine-In Glendale.
This isn't just a screening; it’s a deep dive into horror history featuring an in-person Q&A with Director Amy Holden Jones and movie trivia with prizes! Stick around after the film to test your knowledge for a chance to win exclusive prizes!
Bonus Short Film: Scissor Sleepover
We are thrilled to kick off the night with a special screening of the short film Scissor Sleepover from Screamfest NOLA alumni Nee Kirschman. In this tense 7-minute thriller, a perfect sleepover turns into a nightmare when a childish prank goes horribly wrong and hurts more than just the pretty hairs on Brittany's head. It’s the ultimate setup for the carnage to follow!
Event Details
Where: Look Dine-In Glendale
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Featuring: Michele Michaels, Robin Stille, and Michael Villella
Special Guest: Director Amy Holden Jones (In-Person Q&A)
The Film: A Slasher Like No Other
When Trish’s parents leave for the weekend, she invites her high school basketball teammates over for a night of pizza and gossip. But the party is crashed by an escaped psychotic serial killer who has traded the traditional knife for a massive power drill.
What makes The Slumber Party Massacre a must-watch? It was written by celebrated feminist author Rita Mae Brown and directed by Amy Holden Jones, making it a rare genre piece shaped entirely by a female perspective.
Why You Can't Miss This
The Director’s Insight: Hear Amy Holden Jones discuss why she turned down editing E.T. to direct this film.
The Look Experience: Enjoy the "Dine-In" luxury of Glendale’s premier theater while the drills start spinning.
The Legacy: Discover how a script intended as a parody became one of the most respected feminist slashers in cinema history.
