Since 2015, Mr. Moribund’s Theatre of Terror has delighted audiences at the Riverfront Theater with live performances inspired by classic horror-host television programs of the 1950s and beyond. Each show features a screening of a vintage monster movie paired with comedy sketches, live music, audience participation, and themed lobby attractions such as macabre art displays and local craft vendors.
This year Milford’s favorite fright-night tradition is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special weekend of chills, laughs, and classic horror at the Riverfront Theater. The milestone performances will take place Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, featuring a screening of the 1960 supernatural thriller 13 Ghosts, directed by horror legend William Castle and starring Charles Herbert, Jo Morrow, and Margaret Hamilton.
“Spooky Season has been extended this year!” said show creator and performer W.J. Walton, also known to fans as Mr. Moribund. “We’ve had to schedule our show a little later in the year this time because we wanted to pack in so much more than ever before. It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this show for a decade. What started as a small side project has become something much bigger than we ever imagined.”
Since its debut in 2015, Mr. Moribund’s Theatre of Terror has transformed from a niche local performance into a full-fledged community event, drawing fans—affectionately dubbed the “Moribunch”—from across the region. Each show blends vintage horror with a healthy dose of humor, music, and interactive entertainment.
This year’s anniversary edition promises to be no exception. Audiences can look forward to live performances by the Theatre of Terror cast, live music and comedy, costume contests for both adults and children, lobby vendors, and a raffle benefiting True Colors, a charity that supports homeless LGBTQ+ teens and youth. Prizes include a limited series of Moribund cereal boxes stuffed with surprises, along with treats donated by local businesses.
“The audience is what makes this show special,” Walton said. “They’ve stuck with us year after year, showing up in costume, laughing, cheering, and becoming part of the fun. That connection is what keeps us going—and what makes this anniversary feel so meaningful.”
Tickets for the show are $8 per person and will be sold only at the door. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. both nights.
Reflecting on a decade of horror, humor, and heart, Walton added, “It’s been incredible to watch this little monster of a show grow up. We’ve become part of Milford’s arts scene in a way I never could have predicted—and we’re not done yet.”
