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Plant-based Horror Movies at the Rowdy

3/08/2026–7/08/2026

2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Rowden White Library, L3 Student Pavilion, Bldg 162 Monash Rd

UMSU Library

Brought to you by the SSAF

Join us in the Rowden White Library beanbag room at 2pm every day this week for free screenings of plant-inspired thrillers and chillers, classics old and new curated by UMSU Artist in Residence Gregory Lorenzutti.

The films are rated PG to MA, and range from psychological thrillers to horror-comedy musicals, all inspired in some way by plants!

Free snacks provided at each screening, no booking required.

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