Going to be in Pittsburgh at all this summer? Why not check out some of "the most awesome movies ever made?" back on the big screen?
Here's the official press release that came out today:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Oaks Theater announces “The ScareHouse Moonlit Matinee Film Festival” Schedule
(Pittsburgh, PA) -- The historic Oaks Theater is pleased to announce the schedule for "The ScareHouse Moonlit Matinee Film Festival,” Pittsburgh’s only summer-long, late-night film festival. This year’s festival consists of 18 films covering everything from beloved teen comedies to 80’s horror films, cult comedies to family favorites, critically acclaimed masterpieces and some of the “worst movies ever made” (such as the Pittsburgh Premiere of the recent “so bad it’s good” sensation THE ROOM).
A gloriously refurbished 430-seat single-screen movie house now in its 71st year of operation, the Oaks Theater offers its patrons a truly unique cinematic experience. “It is always our goal to provide people with an entertainment option that is inexpensive, unique, and just plain fun,” said Oaks Theater Manager Randy Collins. “This festival is created with the aim of preserving the kind of theater-going experience only offered by the increasingly rare single-screen movie house.”
This year’s festival is presented by The ScareHouse®, the popular haunted attraction located in Etna, just a few miles from the Oaks Theater. “This festival is always a highlight of the summer for much of our cast and crew,” said ScareHouse creative director Scott Simmons. “We jumped at the chance to not only support a great independent theater like the Oaks, but also to encourage fans to experience these highly entertaining films in the way they’re meant to be experienced: on the big screen and surrounded by an enthusiastic audience.”
Unless noted, each film screens on Friday at 10pm and on Saturday at Midnight. Tickets are $7.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door (cash only). Advance ticket sales begin online ( http://theoakstheater.com ) and at the Oaks Theater box office Friday, May 8.
Schedule of films:
5/22 and 5/23 The Room (2003) (Local Premiere!)
5/29 and 5/30 Monty Python’s The Life of Brian (1979)
6/5 and 6/6 Vertigo (1958)
6/12 and 6/13 Sixteen Candles (1984)
6/19 and 6/20 Road House (1989)
6/26 and 6/27 Bubba Ho-tep (2003)
7/3 and 7/4: Jaws (1975)
7/10 and 7/11: Friday the 13th Part 3 – show in 3-D (1982)
7/17 and 7/18: Showgirls (1995)
7/24 and 7/25: 10pm DOUBLE FEATURE: Black Devil Doll (2008) & Dolemite (1975)
Black Devil Doll filmmakers Jon & Shawn Lewis at both screenings!
Special Admission $9.00 in advance/$10.00 at the door
7/31 and 8/1: Return of the Living Dead (1985)
8/7 and 8/8: Pulp Fiction (1994)
8/14 and 8/15: Karate Kid (1984)
8/21 and 8/22: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
8/28 and 8/29: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
ONE TIME ONLY:August 14 @ Midnight: Repo! The Genetic Opera
Live floor show with shadow cast!
$10 in advance/$11 at the door
Last Friday, each month@ midnight: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Live floor show with shadow cast!
(May 29, June 26, July 31 & August 28)
Here's the official press release that came out today:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Oaks Theater announces “The ScareHouse Moonlit Matinee Film Festival” Schedule
(Pittsburgh, PA) -- The historic Oaks Theater is pleased to announce the schedule for "The ScareHouse Moonlit Matinee Film Festival,” Pittsburgh’s only summer-long, late-night film festival. This year’s festival consists of 18 films covering everything from beloved teen comedies to 80’s horror films, cult comedies to family favorites, critically acclaimed masterpieces and some of the “worst movies ever made” (such as the Pittsburgh Premiere of the recent “so bad it’s good” sensation THE ROOM).
A gloriously refurbished 430-seat single-screen movie house now in its 71st year of operation, the Oaks Theater offers its patrons a truly unique cinematic experience. “It is always our goal to provide people with an entertainment option that is inexpensive, unique, and just plain fun,” said Oaks Theater Manager Randy Collins. “This festival is created with the aim of preserving the kind of theater-going experience only offered by the increasingly rare single-screen movie house.”
This year’s festival is presented by The ScareHouse®, the popular haunted attraction located in Etna, just a few miles from the Oaks Theater. “This festival is always a highlight of the summer for much of our cast and crew,” said ScareHouse creative director Scott Simmons. “We jumped at the chance to not only support a great independent theater like the Oaks, but also to encourage fans to experience these highly entertaining films in the way they’re meant to be experienced: on the big screen and surrounded by an enthusiastic audience.”
Unless noted, each film screens on Friday at 10pm and on Saturday at Midnight. Tickets are $7.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door (cash only). Advance ticket sales begin online ( http://theoakstheater.com ) and at the Oaks Theater box office Friday, May 8.
Schedule of films:
5/22 and 5/23 The Room (2003) (Local Premiere!)
5/29 and 5/30 Monty Python’s The Life of Brian (1979)
6/5 and 6/6 Vertigo (1958)
6/12 and 6/13 Sixteen Candles (1984)
6/19 and 6/20 Road House (1989)
6/26 and 6/27 Bubba Ho-tep (2003)
7/3 and 7/4: Jaws (1975)
7/10 and 7/11: Friday the 13th Part 3 – show in 3-D (1982)
7/17 and 7/18: Showgirls (1995)
7/24 and 7/25: 10pm DOUBLE FEATURE: Black Devil Doll (2008) & Dolemite (1975)
Black Devil Doll filmmakers Jon & Shawn Lewis at both screenings!
Special Admission $9.00 in advance/$10.00 at the door
7/31 and 8/1: Return of the Living Dead (1985)
8/7 and 8/8: Pulp Fiction (1994)
8/14 and 8/15: Karate Kid (1984)
8/21 and 8/22: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
8/28 and 8/29: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
ONE TIME ONLY:August 14 @ Midnight: Repo! The Genetic Opera
Live floor show with shadow cast!
$10 in advance/$11 at the door
Last Friday, each month@ midnight: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Live floor show with shadow cast!
(May 29, June 26, July 31 & August 28)
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