Summer in LA just wouldn't be the same without the open-air movie magic at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and Cinespia is once again ready to deliver its unique cinematic shindig under the stars. This year, August promises a lineup that includes the adrenaline-pumping "Point Break," a "Full Moon Slumber Party," and more throwbacks that'll have moviegoers lounging among the famous tombstones.
Starting on August 2, Cinespia, presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, is set to showcase "Point Break," the surf-centric heist flick that pits Keanu Reeves's earnest FBI agent against Patrick Swayze's zen criminal mastermind. According to ABC7, the event kicks off a month-long series that aims to fully utilize the skyward screen. If that's not enough to get your cinematic heart pumping, August 9 sees the Hollywood Forever Cemetery transform into the ultimate slumber party venue. Cinespia has decided to properly up the ante by screening both "The Lost Boys" and "An American Werewolf in London" under a full moon - a fitting background for revelers dressed for the darkness.
Meanwhile, "Zoolander" will strut its stuff at the cemetery’s outdoor theater on August 16, promising a night of high-fashion parody and quotable comedy. Then, on August 23, audiences can expect to be thrilled by "Psycho," Hitchcock’s timeless classic, in a setting that's sure to enhance every scream and suspenseful moment. As noted by NBC Los Angeles, tickets for this haunting lineup are already on sale, with general admission starting at $29.99 and parking requiring an additional fee.
Not to forget, fans can anticipate to be treated to some pre-and post-screening entertainment courtesy of live DJs, a beer and wine bar for some liquid courage, and a free photo booth to immortalize their themed outfits for the night. John Wyatt, Cinespia's founder, calls these films "cultural touchstones meant to be shared and celebrated amid fellow fans under an open night sky," capturing the essence of the experience in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. And though the series will begin to wind down after August, there are still more shows to go, including the still-to-be-announced film slated for August 24. So, grab your blankets, picnic snacks, and BVFs (Best Vampires Forever) for a summer movie-going experience that's certainly out of the ordinary.
