Iconic Horror Host Joe Bob Briggs Coming to Davenport in June

Joe Bob Briggs has been a mainstay in the horror genre for years, having hosted television programs throughout multiple decades, including MonsterVision on TNT and The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs on Shudder. You could consider him the irreverent, southern version of Midwest cultural staple Rich "Svengoolie" Koz.

If you're unfamiliar, The Last Drive-in features Briggs and his co-star, Darcy the Mail Girl (played by Diana Prince), hosting a horror movie of some kind. It could be a classic, modern, exploitation, foreign, or indie film. Punctuating the movie are bits, rants, original songs, interviews, or just general, informative commentary by Briggs and Darcy. It's a must-watch for horror fans. And for Iowans, Briggs and Darcy are about to make their presence known on the local front!

Joe Bob Briggs is Coming to the Last Picture House in Davenport:

A couple weeks back, the Last Picture House in Davenport, IA announced that they would be bringing Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl to their beautiful movie theater for an exclusive one-night-only screening of Bubba Ho-Tep. If you're unfamiliar, the Last Picture House might be the best movie theater in all of Iowa. It's a state-of-the-art cinema featuring a rooftop screen, gorgeous auditoriums, and a cozy bar/restaurant setup; the bar even features table-top TVs with a built-in VCR, and a library of movies patrons can select.

Briggs and Darcy will introduce Bubba Ho-Tep, do a meet-and-greet, and even a special Q&A for VIP moviegoers. Sadly, VIP tickets are already sold out (blame me for two of them being gone), but GA tickets for the movie screening itself are still available on the Last Picture House's website.

**What is Bubba Ho-Tep?:**

Released in 2002, Bubba Ho-Tep has gone on to become something of a cult movie. The film was "roadshowed" by director Don Cosarelli, becoming a hit on the midnight movie circuit, and had achieved notoriety even prior to its release on DVD.

The film even stars Evil Dead alum Bruce Campbell and veteran character actor Ossie Davis, who plays a Black man claiming to be John F. Kennedy. Meanwhile, Campbell, plays a man who claims to be the real Elvis Presley. The less you know from there, the better.

What's a Screening Hosted by Joe Bob Briggs Like?:

Take a listen to my interview with Brian Godsil, host of the I Like It Spooky Horror Podcast, who has seen Joe Bob Briggs live in the past, and had a hand in getting the horror icon to Davenport! Find out more about Joe Bob Briggs coming to Davenport on The Last Picture House's website.