The SoCal Film Fest's Beyond the Beaten Path Film Festival kicked off Thursday night with an intimate, nearly private screening of the original Night of the Living Dead, continues tonight with readings of screenplays but really gets going Saturday with 30 films showing in Huntington Beach Central Library's theater.
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Missing Child and Naked Zombie Girl are among the world premieres, and other titles include Kung Fu Chicken, Ninja Laundry and OperHator.
There are several programs of films throughout the day that cost $7 each to enter, or you can get an all-day pass for $15. OR, you can watch the same films online Sunday through May 25, with 72-hour blocks of access available for $7.
For those more into the brick and mortar experience, the library's theater is at 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach.
For ticket information, visit beyondfilmfest.com. See trailers to the movies at the SoCal Film Fest Facebook page.
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