Broadway is about to get a little more terrifying—and your Halloween plans just got a lot cheaper. The production of Paranormal Activity is hosting a free outdoor screening of the original 2007 horror film on Saturday, October 31, right outside the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.
Forget expensive haunted houses and overpriced Halloween parties. This year, you can spend the spookiest night of the year watching one of horror’s most unsettling movies under the open sky, surrounded by fellow fans who may never look at their bedroom doors the same way again.
A Broadway Block Party With a Paranormal Twist
The original Paranormal Activity became a horror phenomenon by proving that you don’t need elaborate monsters, buckets of blood, or a Hollywood-sized budget to scare an audience senseless. Directed by Oren Peli, the found-footage thriller follows a couple who begin documenting increasingly disturbing events inside their home.
Its genius lies in what you don’t see. A creaking floorboard, a slowly moving door, and an eerily quiet bedroom become nightmare fuel. Suddenly, sleeping with the lights on feels like a perfectly reasonable financial decision.
Now, the film returns for a special Halloween screening outside the August Wilson Theatre, where the Broadway production brings the Paranormal Activity universe to the stage. It’s a clever way to connect the original movie with its theatrical incarnation—and give New Yorkers a free Halloween event that doesn’t require a Broadway ticket.
How to Attend the Free Halloween Screening
The outdoor screening is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, outside the August Wilson Theatre at 245 West 52nd Street in Manhattan.
Admission is free, making this an appealing option for horror fans, Broadway enthusiasts, and anyone searching for unique Halloween events in NYC. Check the production’s official social media channels for any updates on screening time, arrival instructions, weather arrangements, or attendance requirements before heading over.
The takeaway? Broadway is giving New Yorkers a Halloween scare without charging them for the privilege. Just remember: after watching Paranormal Activity, every mysterious noise on the walk home is officially suspicious.
