Back in July, it was teased that Trancas International Films and Compass International Pictures had teamed up with CineLife Entertainment to bring John Carpenter's Halloween "to audiences safely during this time of pandemic." The screenings have now been officially announced, with the original 1978 classic set to return to theaters and drive-ins worldwide, alongside Halloween 4 and Halloween 5, throughout the Halloween season.
CineLife details, "Halloween premiered in cinemas and on drive-in screens on October 25, 1978, changing the landscape of horror cinema. It stunned audiences worldwide and has since inspired countless films in the genre. In 2006, it was selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved in the U.S. National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
In this original film, the villain, Michael Myers, has spent the last 15 years locked away inside a sanitarium under the care of child psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis. On October 30, 1978, Myers escapes and makes his way back home to Haddonfield, turning a night of tricks and treats into something much more sinister for three young women, including Laurie Strode, the star-making role for Jamie Lee Curtis.
In 1988, Producer Moustapha Akkad breathed new life into the franchise with Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (which is often ranked as one of the top films in the series), followed by Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, both of which feature fan-favorite, Danielle Harris."
This version of Halloween is a restored and remastered digital print, created under the supervision of the world-renowned cinematographer, Dean Cundey.
"We are proud to partner with Trancas International Films and Compass International Pictures to bring this fan-favorite horror film to theaters worldwide. For generations of horror film fans who weren’t able to experience the original classic franchise in theaters, and even for those who remember when the films first premiered, we hope to capture the same thrilling and hair-raising atmosphere for all viewers to enjoy this quintessential Halloween experience," says Bernadette McCabe, CineLife Entertainment’s Executive Vice President.
"We are so excited to be bringing these films back, especially to drive-ins across the country where this iconic franchise launched. Now, with the fall season growing closer, the drive-in format is helping keep both Halloween spirit and the cinema experience alive in these unprecedented times," says Ryan Freimann, SVP of Trancas and Compass.
Variety reports that the showings have been booked for a total of 225 screens, including 104 drive-ins. Most drive-ins are screening all three films back-to-back, while indoor theaters are only showing the original film.
Current Screenings Include:
Fair Oaks Drive In, 365 Bloomingburg Rd, Middletown, NY 10940
The Grandin Theatre, 1310 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
Ford Wyoming Drive-In, 10400 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
Golden Ticket Cinemas Twin, 1966 Morgantown Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645
The Plaza Theatre, 33 S. Main St., Miamisburg, OH 45342
John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Harvest Moon Drive In, 1175 S Sangamon Ave, Gibson City, IL 60936
Oxford Film Fest, 25 CR 302, Oxford, MS 38655
The Drive In at The Central, 2999 N Carroll Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In, 2103 E M Franklin Ave., Austin, TX 78723
Blue Starlite Downtown Pop-Up, 8107 Asmara Dr, Austin, TX 78750
The Drive-in at Fiesta Texas, 17000 W IH 10, San Antonio, TX 78257
Rialto Theater, 228 E 4th St, Loveland, CO 80537
Broadway Centre Cinemas, 111 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Head on over to the CineLife Entertainment website and purchase your tickets today.
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