For those whose only fear is a bad movie, there is nothing to fear at the “Night of the Living Drexel 2000” all night horror film marathon at the Drexel Grandview. Beginning at 10 p.m. Saturday, the marathon will feature screenings of seven films, as well as costume and scream contests, bizarre previews and prize giveaways. “Hellraiser” and “Fright Night” fulfill most of the conventions for both the stereotypical horror film and the popular “young and misunderstood in the 1980’s” movie, but both manage to convey something fresh nevertheless. Neither film revolutionized the horror genre, but both work very well within their contexts.”Hellraiser,” which was the directorial debut for Clive Barker, is downright calculated compared to frantic horror films currently making their way to the cinema. The slow pace allows for more time to develop the story and characters, without sacrificing the thrill of the scare. The payoff for these bits of fright is well timed and leaves a lasting impression, opposed to cheap quivers that one forgets a minute later. Make no mistake however – “Hellraiser” is a festival of gore.This 1987 film begins with a middle-aged couple moving into a dilapidated dwelling. When Julia (Clare Higgins) steps into the attic, she suddenly has intense memories of her torrid love affair with Frank (Sean Chapman), the rugged now-deceased brother of her husband Larry (Andrew Robinson). A household accident causes Larry’s blood to pour on the attic floor, spawning a grotesque version of Frank. Overcome with desire, Julia plots with her ex-lover and comes to find that spilling more blood allows Frank to come alive.The movie centers on Larry’s daughter Kirsty (Ashley Laurence) who soon becomes aware of the events unfolding, even if her father can’t grasp it. She’s a common horror film protagonist: virginal but attractive, naive but gutsy enough to start killing monsters when the time comes. The monsters come in the form of the cenobites, a group of demons who own Frank’s soul. Their leader, Pinhead (Doug Bradley), the character for whom the “Hellraiser” franchise is most closely identified with, plays a very minor part in the series’ first film.The film’s special effects are dated, but the makeup effects are still outstanding. “Hellraiser” is a nicely constructed story with solid acting that burrows the surface.”Fright Night” is a fun foray into vampire mystique but includes a few familiar conventions. In the beginning of the film, Charley (William Ragsdale) and Amy (Amanda Bearse) are close to being intimate, but good-girl Amy is reluctant. Charley has a goofy best friend, Evil (Stephen Geoffreys), who closely resembles David Spade in both appearance and manner. Charley’s mother (Dorothy Fielding) is as vacant as can be. Clips of past horror films serve to introduce Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), a B-movie horror film legend who comments on the state of the era’s horror industry in a speech about how youth only want to watch cheap slasher flicks. He reluctantly assists Charley in the fight against evil. This evil comes in the form of Charley’s new neighbors (Chris Sarandon and Billy Cole). Charley becomes suspicious when a murder spree coincides with their arrival. Ever the curious sort, he soon learns the truth about these nefarious activities. But no one believes him.The special effects hold up well for a 1985 film, particularly in a fiery scene towards the end. The makeup is also well done, although “Fright Night” depends less on gore and more on cerebral fear. The performances are solid – particularly Sarandon’s – who steals the film with his smarmy presence. The other films that will be part of the festival:• “The American Nightmare” (2000) is an original documentary directed by Adam Simon about horror films of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Featuring interviews from filmmakers who redefined the genre and clips from classic fright fests including “Night of the Living Dead,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “Halloween”;• “The Fog” (1980) was John Carpenter’s follow-up to “Halloween,” starring Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis. Carpenter’s use of widescreen shots and creepy electronic score make the film especially vivid on the big screen;• “Spider Baby” (1964) is a rare director’s cut that blends black humor with macabre horror from director Jack Hill. Lon Chaney, Jr. plays a chauffeur of a family that has degenerated to savagery;• “Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man” (1943) stars Bela Lugosi as Frankenstein’s monster and Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Wolf Man;• “Blood Sucking Freaks” (1978) tells the tale of Master Sardu, a theater director whose shows consist of torturing people on stage.Tickets are $17 and $19 on the day of the show.