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50sSNIPES commented about Watts Mill Cinema on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:46 am

Dickinson briefly last operated the Watts Mill, and its October 24, 1996 closure was due to the theater’s bankruptcy as well as Chapter 11 for its owner, Cinema Ventures Corporation.

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50sSNIPES commented about Heart Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:41 am

Most likely opened with Randolph Scott in “Man Behind The Gun” along with an unnamed Bugs Bunny cartoon, but that remains unconfirmed at this time. This was because of the lack of an opening attraction on its grand opening ad.

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50sSNIPES commented about I-70 Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:36 am

As of 2026, the screens and the marquee sign are still standing, but the property is now owned by Flynn Midwest.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hillcrest Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:32 am

Closed in the mid-1970s. It was already abandoned in 1978 according to an article.

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50sSNIPES commented about Metro North Cinema on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:31 am

Actual 2000 closing date is June 23, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dickinson 6 Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:30 am

Closed on February 3, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about Antioch 2 Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:27 am

Actual closing date is September 24, 1998 with “Ever After” in Screen 1 and “The Parent Trap” (held over at the time) in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about 63rd Street Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:25 am

Actual closing date is October 18, 1998. Screen 1 closed with “Rush Hour” and “Blade” while Screen 2 closed with “Saving Private Ryan” and “Ronin”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:18 am

Closed as a normal movie theater on March 14, 1978 with “Across The Great Divide”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Showcase Cinemas Milan on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:15 am

Opened on October 30, 1968 with “2001: A Space Odyssey” in Screen 1 and “Gone With The Wind” in Screen 2. A third screen was added on March 12, 1971, followed by a fourth screen on November 16, 1973, became six screens on November 27, 1974, seven screens on December 15, 1978, eight screens on June 25, 1980.

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50sSNIPES commented about Semri Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:11 am

Closed on September 5, 1982 with “Poltergeist” and “The Thing”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Memri Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:09 am

Actual closing date is August 31, 1986, yes with “Aliens” and “Big Trouble In Little China”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Center for Living Arts on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:06 am

Closed as Capri Cinema on June 22, 1989 with “Major League”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sierra Cinema on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:04 am

Renamed the Sierra Cinema during the early-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northpark Mall Cinema I & II on Jan 25, 2026 at 5:01 am

Opened with “The Legend Of Boggy Creek” in Screen 1 and “Scarecrow” in Screen 2. It was closed on July 31, 1987 with “Benji The Hunted” in Screen 1 and “Revenge Of The Nerds II” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bel-Air Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 4:59 am

Closed on September 1, 1986 with “Texas Chainsaw Massacre II” and “Re-Animator”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Westchester Cinemas on Jan 25, 2026 at 4:58 am

Its discount days lasted the longest than the other policies and gears the Westchester switched over the years. The Westchester took its last takeoff on December 19, 2005 with “The Legend Of Zorro” in Screen 1 and “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit” in Screen 2, closing for the final time that day.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bel Air Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 4:55 am

Actually rivest, Kerasotes operated the theater until its 1987 closure on September 13, 1987 with “The Lost Boys” and “Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol”.

When it reopened in 1989, it was independently operated. This lasted until September 7, 1995 when it closed for the final time with “Apollo 13” and “Waterworld”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Oasis Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 4:53 am

Closed on August 30, 1987 with “Summer School” and “Back To The Beach”.

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50sSNIPES commented about 40 Hiway Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 4:52 am

Actual closing date is September 30, 1984.

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50sSNIPES commented about Crescent Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 4:52 am

Closed on June 12, 1961 with “The Sword And The Cross” and “Top Sargent Mulligan”. This was followed by a robbery that happened after closure, where an unidentified individual broke through a window and stole boxes of candy and packs of cigarettes.

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50sSNIPES commented about Caro Drive-In on Jan 25, 2026 at 4:46 am

Actual closing date is July 31, 1987 with “The Untouchables” and “Crocodile Dundee”.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Kalli 12 on Jan 24, 2026 at 6:51 pm

Now known as AMC Kalli 12.

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50sSNIPES commented about Water Tower Place Cinemas on Jan 24, 2026 at 4:58 pm

On August 28, 1991, the Water Tower Place Cinemas became statewide headlines after its manager shot an employee inside the theater. Its manager, 36-year-old Randy Lee Cross of Gastonia, was very angry and disappointed because the employee discharged a gun inside the theater on another occasion.

The theater wasn’t open at the time, but Cross pointed a .22-caliber semi-automatic pistol at the employee as the employee stood against the cement block wall. He shot the employee twice, one on each side, as well as a glass door of the office. Cross was arrested right afterward. According to authorities, Cross was also previous charged with an assault charge for spanking a 2-year-old child who lived with him.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sunset Drive-In on Jan 24, 2026 at 4:51 pm

Later operated as an adult drive-in.