7:30 – DOORS
8:00 – SHOW
10:00 – COSTUME PARTY
Metalheads, heshers, and thrashers of Chicago better get ready for an evening of Halloween badassery and 80’s excess with a screening of 1986’s heavy metal horror-comedy, Trick or Treat! Both iO Theater and local event producer Stephanie Sack are especially delighted to announce that the film’s star, Marc “Skippy” Price, will be in attendance for the screening, providing live commentary to picture. A post-screening costume party and Halloween drink specials ensure attendees of this one-night-only event a headbanging Halloween they’ll never forget!
Best known as Skippy from the beloved 80’s sitcom Family Ties, Marc is a multi-talented performer who has conquered the worlds of stand-up comedy, acting, hosting, and even writing and producing. On October 31st, 2024, he brings this fast-paced and witty brand of humor to the iO stage, speaking about his lead role and on-set antics from the cult classic film Trick or Trick.
Trick or Treat (not to be confused with other similar titles), is perhaps the pinnacle of the ’80s rock slasher flick, born out of a spirit of mockery for the satanic panic era. Starring Marc Price as Eddie “Ragman” Weinbauer and featuring Sammi Curr with significantly spicy cameos from Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne, this flick follows teenager Eddie as he mourns the death of his favorite rock star, Sammi Curr. Little does Eddie know, he may be the only one who can stop his idol from making a sinister encore from the grave! Of course, it is Marc’s live commentary during the screening of Trick of Treat that brings this totally awesome crowd pleaser to gory, glorious life.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive in costume, enjoy an pre-screening Q&A with Marc, as well as stay for a post-screening patio party. A special cocktail menu inspired by Marc’s career and characters (“May I make you an Irwin Handelman?”) will be available, as well as other Halloween-themed surprises.
So play that vinyl record backwards, ask your date to the Halloween high school dance, and bang your head as you prepare yourself for a screening of TRICK OR TREAT at iO Theater with Marc Price in person on October 31st!
