Fresh off of its 40th-anniversary extravaganza, Casa Video & Film Bar is comin’ in hot when it comes to all things Halloween. Throughout October, the video rental store/craft beer and wine taproom is hosting one event every single day — spooky, Halloween-related events, of course.
Sure, we’re already a few days in but there’s still a lot more to partake in from now until Tuesday, October 31. For example, they’re ending the month with another Halloween-themed trivia night, there are 10 days of Alfred Hitchcock films, and double features on Mondays. Coming up on Monday, October 16, they have “The Munsters” (2022) and “The Addams Family” (1991) lined up.
Also, just about every night side from Mondays, Casa Video has a food truck parked out in front. This month, expect to see Taco Stop paired with “The Little Shop of Horrors,” Muncheez with “Practical Magic,” and Birrieria Las Chicas when “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” is lighting up the screens with its hilarious practical effects and cotton candy cocoons.
Oh, and there will also be at least one costume contest held at Casa Video, so stay tuned for that announcement. In the meantime, here is the current lineup of events.
We’ll keep updating the list as the month of October creeps on.
Halloween Events at Casa Video
Tuesday, October 3
SpeedQuizzing Trivia | Muncheez food truck
“Grab your friends! Grab your phone! Grab a seat! We’ve got SpeedQuizzing team trivia! The delicious Muncheez and their tasty dishes will be here by 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Wednesday, October 4
“Little Shop of Horrors” | Taco Stop food truck
“Tonight we have a comedy classic. The perfect little horror, musical comedy. An ’80s classic. 1986’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ Taco Stop is outside with its tasty menu. The food truck is here by 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Thursday, October 5
Hitchcock Marathon – “Shadow of a Doubt” | The Curry Pot food truck
“We start this Hitchcock Marathon with one of his many, many masterpieces. Tonight it’s 1943’s ‘Shadow of a Doubt.’ Outside, we have the delicious Curry Pot feeding you their tasty dishes. The food truck should be here by 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Friday, October 6
“Practical Magic” | Muncheez food truck
“To some, it’s a modern cult classic, to others an enchanting magical romp. Tonight we watch 1998’s delightful ‘Practical Magic.’ Outside, the one and only Muncheez will be here with their delicious menu. The food truck should be here by 6 p.m., the movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Saturday, October 7
Hitchcock Marathon – “The Birds” | Rae’s Burgers food truck
“We continue this Hitchcock Marathon with one of his iconic films. He has so many so many iconic ones. But this one, we watch 1963’s frightening ‘The Birds.’ Outside, a new favorite, Rae’s Burgers will be here. The food truck should be here by 6 p.m., the movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Sunday, October 8
“The Bride of Frankenstein” | “Arachnophobia” | Reservation Sensation food truck
“A perfect afternoon creature feature. At 2 p.m., we will watch one of the best horror sequels: 1935’s ‘The Bride Of Frankenstein.’ Get here early for a good seat.” Starting at 7 p.m., the surprise 1990 hit “Arachnophobia” hits the screens, and Reservation Sensation oughta be outside serving food around 6 p.m. Learn more.
Monday, October 9 (Double Feature)
“Shin Ultraman” | “Shin Godzilla” | Fresco Pizzeria (no delivery charge)
“Tonight, it’s Monday Night Double Feature. We don’t have a food truck scheduled but our great friends at Fresco Pizzeria will deliver to us with no delivery charge. Let’s go BIG. We got your Kaiju fix right here. We start with 2023’s ‘Shin Ultraman’ and then the great 2016’s ‘Shin Godzilla.’ Movies start at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Tuesday, October 10
SpeedQuizzing Trivia | You Sly Dog food truck
“Grab your friends! Grab your phone! Grab a seat! We’ve got SpeedQuizzing team trivia! The folks from You Sly Dog will be here with their delicious hot dogs by 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Wednesday, October 11
Hitchcock Marathon – “Rope” | Taco Stop food truck
“We continue our Hitchcock Marathon with a big favorite of ours. A masterpiece ahead of its time, 1948’s ‘Rope.’ The tasty Taco Stop will be here to fill your bellies. The food truck should be here by 6 p.m., the movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Thursday, October 12
Star Trek Tucson Fan Club – “Finding the Perfect Costume” episodes | Cowpig food truck
“The Star Trek Tucson Fan Club is here for their monthly meeting. The episode theme for this month of October is ‘Finding The Perfect Costume.’ Our good friends from Cowpig food truck will be outside filling bellies with their delicious food. It all starts at 6 p.m.” Learn more.
Friday, October 13
Hitchcock Marathon – “Vertigo” | Rae’s Burgers food truck
“We continue our Hitchcock Marathon with another classic. Get steady with 1958’s ‘Vertigo.’ Outside the delicious Rea’s Burgers will be here with their tasty burgers. Food Truck gets here by 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Saturday, October 14
“Killer Klowns From Outer Space” | Birrieria Las Chicas food truck
Killer lineup tonight. First, we watch the cult classic, 1988’s ‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space.’ Then outside the delicious Birrieria Las Chicas will be here with the heat. The food truck should be here by 6 p.m., the movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Sunday, October 15
“Young Frankenstein” | Hitchcock Marathon – “Strangers on a Train” | Reservation Sensation food truck
This one is easy. Easy on the eyes and easy for the laughs. We’re watching Mel Brooks’ masterpiece 1974’s ‘Young Frankenstein’ at 2 p.m. Get here early for a good seat. Then, for our Hitchcock Marathon, tonight we watch 1951’s ‘Strangers on a Train.’ Food truck (Reservation Sensation) we’ll be here by 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Monday, October 16 (Double Feature)
“The Munsters” | “The Addams Family” | Fresco Pizzeria (no delivery charge)
“Tonight it’s Monday Night Double Feature. We don’t have a food truck scheduled but our great friends at Fresco Pizzeria will deliver to us with no delivery charge. Ahhh, Remakes. We pair up a couple of classic spooky TV show family… remakes. We start with 2022’s ‘The Munsters’ and then the blockbuster 1991’s ‘The Adams Family.’ Movies start at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Tuesday, October 17
SpeedQuizzing Trivia | Muncheez food truck
“Grab your friends! Grab your phone! Grab a seat! We’ve got SpeedQuizzing team trivia! The delicious Muncheez and their tasty dishes will be here by 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Wednesday, October 18
“Drag Me To Hell” | Eggroll Masters food truck
“Tonight we watch a store favorite. Join us with Sam Raimi’s funny and scary film, 2009’s ‘Drag Me To Hell.’ Outside EggRoll Masters will be here with their delicious variety of egg rolls. The food truck is here by 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Thursday, October 19
Hitchcock Marathon – “Notorious”
This 1946 spy film noir features the likes of Carey Grant and Ingrid Bergman. Folks call it a twisted love story and Hitchcock “summoned darker shades of suspense and passion with this one. Food truck TBD. Learn more.
Friday, October 20
House on Haunted Hill | Birrieria Las Chicas food truck
“Vincent Price joins us again in one of his best. The funny and scary, 1959’s ‘House on Haunted Hill.’ Outside, the delicious Birrieria Las Chicas will be here with the heat. The food truck should be here by 6 p.m., the movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Saturday, October 21
Hitchcock Marathon – “Psycho” | Under Pressure food truck
If you haven’t seen the original “Psycho” film just yet then you’re totally missing out. Did you know they used chocolate syrup for blood during the epic shower scene? It’s a black and white movie so nobody could notice it wasn’t read. Under Pressure food truck will be there by 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Learn more.
Sunday, October 22
“Willard” | “Tremors” | Reservation Sensation food truck
“A perfect afternoon creature feature. Before ‘Ratatouille’ and before ‘Ben’ there was ‘Willard.’ Join us at 2 p.m. as we watch 1971’s rodent hit. Get here early for a good seat. Joining us every Sunday is the delicious Reservation Sensation fry bread food truck. Tonight we’re watching the horror comedy, the 1990 hit, join us with ‘Tremors.’ Movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Monday, October 23
“The Final Girls” | “Shaun of the Dead” | Fresco Pizzeria (no delivery charge)
“Tonight it’s Monday Night Double Feature. We don’t have a food truck scheduled but our great friends at Fresco Pizzeria will deliver to us with no delivery charge. We’ve got two funny horror movies that have their way with the genre. We start off with the fun and underrated 2015 film, ‘The Final Girls, and then we pair it with the perfect zombie fest, 2004’s ‘Shaun of the Dead.’ Movies start at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Tuesday, October 24
SpeedQuizzing Trivia | You Sly Dog food truck
“Grab your friends! Grab your phone! Grab a seat! We’ve got SpeedQuizzing team trivia! The folks from You Sly Dog will be here with their delicious hot dogs by 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Wednesday, October 25
Hitchcock Marathon – “Rear Window” | Eggroll Masters food truck
If you’ve seen “Disturbia” featuring Shia LaBeouf, you honestly need to see the “Rear Window” — “Disturbia” is a somewhat new spin on the old Hitchcock classic. Eggroll Masters will be outside by 6 p.m. Learn more.
Thursday, October 26
Hitchcock Marathon – “Marnie” | The Curry Pot food truck
“Marnie” featuring Sean Connery has been referred to as a “suspenseful sex mystery.” So, if this is your cup of tea, “Marnie” is right up your alley. The Curry Pot will be parked outside by 6 p.m. Learn more.
Friday, October 27
To be determined…
Saturday, October 28
“Death Becomes Her” | Rae’s Burgers food truck
“This one is so good. Tonight we watch 1992’s Oscar-winning comedy, ‘Death Becomes Her.’ Outside, a new favorite, Rae’s Burgers will be here. The food truck should be here by 6 p.m., the movie starts at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Sunday, October 29
To be determined…
Monday, October 30
“Happy Death Day” | “Happy Death Day 2” | Fresco Pizzeria (no delivery charge)
“Tonight it’s Monday Night Double Feature. We don’t have a food truck scheduled but our great friends at Fresco Pizzeria will deliver to us with no delivery charge. These two films had a lot of fun messing with all of our minds. This black comedy slasher film series (that’s a lot) helps us get one step closer to the end of this great holiday month. We are watching 2017’s ‘Happy Death Day’ and 2019’s ‘Happy Death Day 2U’. Movies start at 7 p.m.” Learn more.
Tuesday, October 31
SpeedQuizzing Trivia (Halloween Edition) | Under Pressure food truck
“Grab your friends! Grab your phone! Grab a seat! We’ve got SpeedQuizzing team trivia! To add to the fun, if you come dressed up tonight, you will get an extra 5 points for your team total, with a maximum of 25 points. Trivia starts at 7 p.m.” Under Pressure will be set up outside serving sandwiches by 6 p.m. Learn more.
40 Years & Still Goin’ Strong
The owners of Casa Video and Film Bar — brother and sister, Gala and Ray Mellenberndt — first opened the shop in July 1983, at 1925 E. Grant Rd., now home to H.Q. Nails Spa. In 1985, they took over just one of the spaces at 2905 E. Speedway Blvd. (its current location) and as the other businesses left that location, Casa expanded.
Casa Video and Film Bar is located at 2905 E. Speedway Blvd. For more information, visit casafilmbar.com and follow the video store and taproom on Facebook and Instagram.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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