At May 18, 2026, 6:12 PM, Eric: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANXIETY FILMS PRESENTS SHOCK-A-GO-GO 2026 Southern California’s Wildest Cult Film Festival Returns to Long Beach Long Beach, CA — Anxiety Films is proud to announce Shock-a-Go-Go 2026, the largest and most diverse cult film festival in Southern California, celebrating Horror, Sci-Fi, Animation, Foreign Film, Exploitation, and Independent Cinema. The two-day marathon event takes place June 6–7, 2026 at the historic Art Theatre Long Beach, located at 2025 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA. Doors open at 3pm, with programming running until 2am.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 — CULT CLASSICS & SPECIAL GUESTS

Saturday’s lineup is a love letter to cult cinema, featuring legendary films, in-person celebrity guests, Q&As, live music, autograph sessions, and a Bloody Burlesque spectacular.

Little Shop of Horrors (1960, Dir. Roger Corman) Starring Jack Nicholson, Dick Miller, and Jackie Joseph — Jackie Joseph, beloved for her role as Audrey, will appear in person, followed by a Q&A hosted by the Anxiety Films team.

Tales From the Hood (1995, Dir. Rusty Cundieff) Starring David Alan Grier and Clarence Williams III — Director Rusty Cundieff joins us in person for a Q&A hosted by the charming Carmeletta of the Anxiety Films team.

Bride of Re-Animator (1989, Dir. Brian Yuzna) Starring Jeffrey Combs and Bruce Abbott — Director Brian Yuzna appears as our special guest, with a Q&A hosted by the talented Anastasia Elfman, who will also perform a special Bloody Burlesque number featuring Yuzna himself.

Forbidden Zone (1982, Dir. Richard Elfman) Featuring Danny Elfman, Susan Tyrrell, and Joe Spinell — Director Richard Elfman will provide a live musical introduction, followed by a Q&A hosted by Anastasia Elfman.

Prom Night (1980, Dir. Paul Lynch) Starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Leslie Nielsen — Introduction and Q&A hosted by Patrick Jankiewicz of Fangoria magazine. Between screenings, enjoy giveaways, burlesque performances, autograph signings, vendors, and live music.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 — INDEPENDENT FILM SHOWCASE S

unday shines a spotlight on new voices in independent horror and short film, with a special emphasis on local Long Beach and Los Angeles filmmakers.

3:00 PM — Dead, White, and Blue (Dir. Mike Davis)

5:00 PM — The Bank Yank (Dir. Nate Myers)

6:30 PM — Shocking Shorts — Over two hours of independent short films

9:30 PM — Quiet After Supper (Dir. Francis Tejada) Come out and support your local film community!

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Sponsors include: Vinegar Syndrome, Severin Films, Manic Panic, Pop Cinema, AGFA, Swank Motion Pictures, Something Weird Video, Hollywood Book and Poster, Bonsai Video, the LA Times, and more. Shock-a-Go-Go 2026 is a cult movie marathon experience not to be missed.