EVENTS
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Dead Media Market 4.0
Sunday, January 25th, 2026
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building on the high voltage energy and epic hauls from our previous events, Killer Video is hyped to announce DMM 4.0. We're not just selling media —we're creating an experience!
We're dragging the crates out of the grave and lining up a killer roster of vendors bringing you the full spectrum of analog and digital treasures. Beyond the relics, we've curated an amazing lineup of artists and makers ready to amplify your shopping experience.
Keep the hunt moving with retro beats supplied by our Live DJ and refuel with food at drinks inside Missing Falls Brewery so you can get back to digging.
Don't miss the ultimate physical media pilgrimage! Huge thank you to The Retro Attic for sponsoring this event.
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Felissa Rose Meet & Greet / Sleepaway Camp Screening + Q&A
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Start the New Year with a Double Dose of Horror Fun! Join us for TWO exclusive events featuring the one and only Felissa Rose:
--Exclusive Meet & Greet at Killer Video--
Start the day with a one-of-a-kind, in-costume photo opportunity and a personalized autograph session with Felissa Rose. This is your chance to meet a horror legend! 12:00pm - 4:00pm--Cult Classic Screening + Q&A at the West Theater--
Watch the iconic Sleepaway Camp alongside Felissa! The screening will be immediately followed by a one-hour Q&A session. Following the Q&A, an Afterparty will be held for VIP ticket holders. Doors: 6:00pm; Screening + Q&A: 6:00 - 9:30; VIP Afterparty: 10:00pm - 12:00am -
Little Monsters Matinee Series: Gremlins
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Start time: 2:00pm
The Akron Public Library has teamed up with Killer Video Retro Horror Museum to bring you the Little Monsters Matinee Series —a monthly family-friendly movie screening that’s more fun than fear! Each event features a classic or retro-inspired spooky flick perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
Also included are free creepy-cool coloring contests, movie-themed crafts, and other frightfully fun activities to get your little ghouls in the spirit. Costumes encouraged, giggles guaranteed!
Main library auditorium. Free parking in library garage.
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, December 29th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30PM; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams can have up to 4 players, ages 21+
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can survive our ghoulish trivia covering cult classics and modern favorites. Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
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Little Monsters Matinee Series: A Nightmare Before Christmas
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Start time: 2:00pm
The Akron Public Library has teamed up with Killer Video Retro Horror Museum to bring you the Little Monsters Matinee Series —a monthly family-friendly movie screening that’s more fun than fear! Each event features a classic or retro-inspired spooky flick perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
Also included are free creepy-cool coloring contests, movie-themed crafts, and other frightfully fun activities to get your little ghouls in the spirit. Costumes encouraged, giggles guaranteed!
Main library auditorium. Free parking in library garage.
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, November 24th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30PM; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams can have up to 4 players, ages 21+
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can survive our ghoulish trivia covering cult classics and modern favorites. Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, October 27th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30PM; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams can have up to 4 players, ages 21+
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can survive our ghoulish trivia covering cult classics and modern favorites. Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
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Dead Media Market 3.0
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Killer Video is excited to announce our third Dead Media Market now at Missing Falls Brewery event space! We are building off the energy of the first two events to bring you the best market yet. Sponsored by the great team at Horror Realm Con.
We have an awesome line up of vendors bringing a full variety of all things analog and digital: VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, Vinyl, Cassette, CD, Video Games, and Collectibles. We are also curating an amazing roster of artists and makers to enhance your shopping experience.
Admission is only a $5 donation at the door or FREE with purchase of a Killer Video Exhibit Admission.
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KILLER VIDEO PRESENTS: Akron independent horror short film festival
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Prepare yourself for a thrilling evening at the legendary Akron Civic Theatre!4PM – 6PM | Explore a killer lineup of horror + film vendors and snag spine-tingling merch.
6 PM – 9:30 PM | Settle in for 3.5 hours of original independent horror shorts, with a brief intermission to catch your breath. Celebrate the best of the fest immediately following.
9:30 - 12 AM | Afterparty @ The LockviewStep into the shadows, support indie horror, and witness the future of fear on the big screen. ONE NIGHT ONLY! Dare to attend?
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, September 29th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30PM; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams of up to 4 players, ages 21+
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can survive our ghoulish trivia covering cult classics and modern favorites. Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, August 25th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30PM; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams of up to 4 players, ages 21+
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can survive our ghoulish trivia covering cult classics and modern favorites. Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
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Wishmaster Screening - Q&A W/Robert Kurtzman
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Lake 8 Theater, Barberton, OH
Join us for an exclusive event featuring a screening of the cult classic Wishmaster written and directed by the legendary Robert Kurtzman.
Dive into behind-the-scenes stories and horror lore with Robert himself. Get your questions ready and enjoy a lively discussion following the screening.
VIP add-ons available.
Doors open at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7:00pm, Q+A to follow.
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Dead Media Market 2.0
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
We are excited to announce our second Dead Media Market. If you came to the first one you know it was off the hook and we plan on bringing that same energy to DMM 2.0.
We have an awesome line up of vendors bringing a full variety of all things analog and digital: VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, Vinyl, Cassette, CD, Video Games, and Collectibles. We will have food trucks and concessions available. Plus live DJ.
Admission is only $5 at the door, or FREE with purchase of a Killer Video Exhibit Admission.
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, July 28th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30pm; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams of up to 4 players, ages 21+
Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
Pick up a single can or four pack of Killer Video’s Tracking Error pilsner with label art designed by poster artist Chris Garofalo!
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Tracking Error Beer Release Party
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Introducing Tracking Error pilsner -where cult horror meets craft beer!
Born from a shared love of great beer and vintage horror, Tracking Error is a limited-edition pilsner brought to life by the creative minds at Hoppin’ Frog and Killer Video -Akron’s analog horror heroes.
Designed by artist Chris Garofalo, this is 1 of 4 special releases, blending Hoppin’ Frog’s signature brewing style with our bold artistic edge.
Crisp, balanced, and refreshingly dry -it’s a beer that’s as collectible as it is crushable.
Come join us for the official release party and pick up a 4-pack while they last!
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, June 30th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30pm; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams of up to 4 players, ages 21+
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can survive our ghoulish trivia covering cult classics and modern favorites. Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
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Friday the 13th Double Feature
Friday, June 13th, 2025
7:30pm - 12:00am
Join Killer Video as we celebrate Jason Voorhees’ birthday with a double feature screening of The Final Chapter and Jason Lives on Friday the 13th!
This event will take place at the West Theater in Barberton, Ohio. Doors open at 7:30pm. Come mix and mingle with other horror fans before the show. Movies start at 8:45pm and run till midnight. First-come first-served seating. There will be a cash bar and concession stand through the night. Complimentary cake and cookies provided.
Free parking in the lot behind the theater and on adjacent streets. Movies are rated R, so we ask that no one under the age of 12 be admitted and ages 12 -17 be accompanied by an adult.
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, May 19th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30pm; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams of up to 4 players, ages 21+
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can survive our ghoulish trivia covering cult classics and modern favorites. Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
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Dead Media Market
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
We are excited to team up with Future Video to host our first Dead Media Market.
We have an awesome line up of vendors bringing a full variety of all things analog and digital: VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, Vinyl, Cassette, CD, Video Games, and Collectibles.
Admission is only $5 at the door, or FREE with purchase of a Killer Video Exhibit Admission.
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, April 28th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30pm; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams of up to 4 players, ages 21+
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can survive our ghoulish trivia covering cult classics and modern favorites. Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, March 24th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30pm; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams of up to 4 players, ages 21+
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can survive our ghoulish trivia covering cult classics and modern favorites. Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
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Killer Video Horror Trivia
Monday, February 24th, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please join us for our first monthly horror trivia night at The Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. Check in begins at 5:30pm; game starts promptly at 6pm.
Reservations can be made by calling the Hoppin’ Frog and are highly encouraged. Teams of up to 4 players, ages 21+
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can survive our ghoulish trivia covering cult classics and modern favorites. Free admission. Great food, award-winning beers on tap, and awesome prizes!
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GRAND OPENING MEET & GREET W/ LLOYD KAUFMAN!
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Ready to dive into the wonderfully warped world of Troma?! Lloyd Kaufman, the legendary filmmaker behind cult classics like The Toxic Avenger, is offering a unique meet and greet opportunity at Killer Video's Grand Opening this Saturday in downtown Akron.
Horror fans can take a trip back in time, browse the aisles of a fully recreated video rental store, and check out the museum gallery and gift shop.
Then fans will have the chance to chat with Lloyd himself. Autograph and photo op included with admission, so bring your favorite Troma memorabilia or snag something suitably bizarre in Killer Video's Little Gift Shop of Horrors.