Movies are made to be enjoyed any day or night of the year, but when the evening of Oct. 31 arrives in atmospheric fashion?
There's something about settling into a theater among other eek-out enthusiasts, the film fans who love getting a little shivery in the presence of other movie lovers (who, yes, will also likely get a few well-deserved goosebumps from the eerie on-screen action).
Los Angeles is home to so many haunting, and maybe-even-possibly haunted, movie theaters, including the marvelous movie palaces that have long been starrily synonymous with this capital of entertainment.
One of those storied spots, The Orpheum Theatre, will set a bewitching scene on Thursday, Oct. 31 as the original "Suspiria" dances across the ensorcelled silver screen.
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Presented by Cinespia, the atmospheric event will also feature a DJ, a photo booth, and the chance to bask in the ornate beauty of the vintage structure. It's an ideal DTLA space to watch the dreamlike work from director Dario Argento, a film that is known for its fantastic hues and strange spaces.
Tickets run from $37.94 through $71.07. And good to note: This is the final Cinespia event of 2024, so you'll need to wait patiently for next year for more lively, or rather undeadly, cinema celebrations.
Just a few blocks away, at least as the bat flies, a legendary vampire will hold cinematic sway at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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"Nosferatu" is the featured film at the culture landmark on Halloween night, with Clark Wilson providing the thrilling organ music. No need to sail on a ship to reach DTLA, like the lead character so famously does: Walt Disney Concert Hall is close to a Metro stop, and paid parking is nearby.
A few tickets are still available for "Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror" on the LA Phil site.
