In some Asian cultures, the observance of Ghost Month in August is a time-honored tradition. It is said that during this time, the spirits of the dead come to visit the living. In celebration of this tradition. This year, Ayala Malls Cinemas presents: “Thrill Fest: The Ghost Month Classic Film Series” — a spine-tingling lineup of thriller movies. 

Here’s a quick guide to this year’s Thrill Fest lineup of remastered classics:  

‘INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE’ (Available 21 to 27 August)

The film is on its 30th anniversary (released in 1994) and stars Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Kirsten Dunst, Christian Slater, Antonio Banderas.

In Interview with the Vampire, 200-year-old vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Brad Pitt) shares his story with reporter Daniel Molloy (Christian Slater), chronicling two centuries of desire, love, yearning, grief, terror, ecstasy and regret. Based on Anne Rice’s popular 1976 novel of the same name, this movie adaptation was nominated for two Academy Awards.  

‘GREMLINS’ (Available 21 to 27 August)

Gremlins celebrates its 40th anniversary (released in 1984) and stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates and Hoyt Axton.

In the idyllic small town of Kingston Falls, struggling inventor Randall Peltzer (Hoyt Axton) returns home with an unusual pet, called a Mogwai, as a gift for his son Billy (Zach Galligan). Taking care of the Mogwai is simple as long as they follow three important rules: Keep the Mogwai away from water, don’t expose him to bright lights and never feed him after midnight. But the rules are broken, and the consequences literally multiply at an alarming rate. Written by Christopher Columbus (Home Alone 1 and 2, the first three Harry Potter movies), Gremlins, though involving creatures that can be frightening, is a fun watch for the entire family.