Alamo Drafthouse Allowing Fans To Rent Theater For Private Showings

In an effort to keep business alive during the coronavirus pandemic, Alamo Drafthouse is offering a unique offer to rent out the theater for a private showing.

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"Movies are just better on the big screen. Starting at just $150, the Alamo Personal Theater is the safest way to cut loose and take your entire family to the movies - and it only takes about five minutes to get started,” the company advertises on its website.

The theater is offering private showings for a handful of “family-friendly,” “top picks,” and “fan favorites.” Here’s a list of which films will be shown:

• ABOMINABLE
• DESPICABLE ME
• DESPICABLE ME 3
• DOLITTLE
• DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH (2018)
• ET
• HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
• KUNG FU PANDA
• MINIONS
• SECRET LIFE OF PETS
• SHREK
• SING
• SPIRIT: STALLION OF CIMARRON
• THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS
• THE IRON GIANT
• THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
• THE MUPPET MOVIE
• TROLLS
• 1941
• ALWAYS
• CASABLANCA
• DUEL
• PRINCE OF DARKNESS
• SIXTEEN CANDLES
• THE GOONIES
• THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK
• THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS
• UNCLE BUCK
• VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1995)
• WEIRD SCIENCE
• 1941
• ALWAYS
• CASABLANCA
• DUEL
• PRINCE OF DARKNESS
• SIXTEEN CANDLES
• THE GOONIES
• THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK
• THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS
• UNCLE BUCK
• VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1995)
• WEIRD SCIENCE

Alamo Drafthouse says masks will be required in all public spaces of the theater: “Masks are required in all public areas – lobbies, restrooms, and hallways – at Alamo Drafthouse. Because these screenings are popular with families and small groups of close friends, unless a local or state mandate is in effect, mask-wearing inside the theater is up to you."

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