Middle School Movie Club: Edward Scissorhands

Middle schoolers, kick off Halloween with a free film, movie-inspired costume contest, and art-making. The screening of Edward Scissorhands begins at 1:00 pm, and drop-in art-making runs from noon to 4:00 pm. A costume contest will follow the film screening in the cinema. Wear any movie-inspired costume to participate and for a chance to win a prize.  

Middle School Movie Club is designed for middle schoolers and their loved ones. Caregivers and family members also receive free admission and film tickets and are welcome to join activities or check out the galleries during the event. 

About the Film 

Edward Scissorhands by Tim Burton

When an eerie inventor dies suddenly, his creation, Edward, is taken in by a kindly but insistent suburban mother. Born with scissors for hands, Edward is an isolated and gentle young man who must navigate first love, sharp blades, and the strange rules of suburban life. 1990, USA, DCP, in English, 105 min.

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

Content note: The film includes alcohol use, scenes of violence, sexual innuendo, and cursing. Rated PG-13. You are welcome to step in and out of the space at any time during your visit.

Themes

The community is initially slow to welcome Edward, due to his visible (and less visible) differences. What advice would you give this community?

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.

Additional Media

Here is a trailer: