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First Fright Film Fest spooks, entertains new BPC collaboration

BPC students Michael Baskin, left, and Omie Scott, right, are ready for their “close-up” judging in the Fright Film Fest’s first costume contest.

By Kayla Oliver

BPC Marketing Staff Writer

MOUNT VERNON—Brewton-Parker College students enjoyed a night of fright on Oct. 19 at the Pal Theatre of Vidalia for the first annual Fright Film Fest.

Many students and faculty made an appearance dressed in their favorite scary – and funny – costume and participated in a scary song sing-a-long, costume contest, trivia, and viewed two classic films, The Bride of Frankenstein and The House on Haunted Hill. The 1st Annual Fright Film Fest was sponsored by the BPC Film Society and is a new collaboration between the BPC society and the Pal Theatre. 

“We had close to 50 people in attendance, with about 45 of those from Brewton-Parker College,” said BPC film studies interim professor Gareth Jones. “Overall, I think it was a success with the hope of future collaborations with the Pal Theatre.”

BPC Film Studies interim professor Gareth Jones (on stage) encourages audience participation in the Fright Film Fest’s costume contest. Shown are BPC students and staff dressed in their best “spooky” duds. (Photos by Kayla Oliver)

BPC Admissions Counselor Molly Zhou and her daughter, 2-year-old Zoe, are ready for the costume contest during the first Fright Film Fest at the Pal Theatre in Vidalia.

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