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‘Music Box of Horrors: Dawn of the Drive-In’
Jessica Harper in “Suspiria.”International Classics Inc.
When: Oct. 1-31
Where: Chi-Town Movies Drive-In, 2343 S. Throop
What: Murderous movie madness returns with this year’s lineup of audience favorites, rarely screened films, filmmaker Q&A’s, vendors and even some surprises. The opening week features “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “Perdita Durango” (Oct. 1), “Suspiria” and “Terror” (Oct. 2), “American Psycho” (Oct. 3), “The People Under the Stairs” (Oct. 5) and “Altered States” (Oct. 6). Admission: $30 per car; $40 double feature per car.
More information: For a complete list of movies and updated information regarding the event’s COVID-19 vaccination and/or mask policies, visit musicboxtheatre.com.
Marlene Dietrich
Jean Arthur (from left), John Lund and Marlene Dietrich in “A Foreign Affair.”Paramount Pictures
When: Sept. 5-Oct. 3
Where: 3733 N. Southport
What: The Music Box Theatre honors the great German American actress Marlene Dietrich with a matinee series featuring her work with directors Fritz Lang (“Rancho Notorious”), George Marshall (“Destry Rides Again”), Billy Wilder (“A Foreign Affair”) and longtime collaborator Josef von Sternberg (“Morocco” and “Shanghai Express”). Tickets: $9.
More information: For vaccination and/or mask policy information, visit musicboxtheatre.com.
