A Tuesday evening, where hundreds of students gathered for a horror movie night featuring The Sinners. In spite of some technical delays by the projector and the heavy rain, the event still began smoothly around 7:20 pm. Hey! Look on the bright side, the stormy weather added appropriate sound effects to the spine-tingling experience. Could the lecture hall be haunted too...?

While participants lined up for registration, several groups flocked around the snacks booth, buying treats to occupy their mouths during the movie. Laughter filled the air as many of them also took the chance to experience the photo booth, capturing the night’s spooky spirit with a variety of props such as devil horns and masks, which were our crowds' favorites!

Soon, the lights dimmed, a mix of screams, gasps, and laughter echoing throughout the hall. Some covered up their eyes, others laughed off the tension to turn fright into fun, you might've even seen a guy with his head stuffed into his shirt! The movie's most memorable scenes ranged from chilling headshots to hilarious jokes and references, all leaving lasting impressions. As the credits rolled in, the audience burst into applause, a telltale sign that the night was a pleasurable experience for everyone.

Most participants attended to spend quality time with their friends and enjoy a lil' lighthearted horror experience. Most spoke highly of the great decorations our hardworking committee members spent many long hours on. Regarding the atmosphere, several commented that the rain came in clutch to save the mood. When asked to describe the event, participants used words like 'scary,' 'funny,' and 'interesting.' Among these three words, 'Nah, we cousins' somehow became the unofficial catchphrase of our audience. Well, just about all the words to describe a great horror movie!

Aside from the film, the night was a golden opportunity for students to unwind from academic stress and connect with one another. From the photo booth and shared snacks to synced laughter and screams, the Cinema of Screams became more than a mere movie night but a place of fleeting, heartfelt, and meaningful connections.