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Dendy Cinema 237 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC

The Dendy is running the Filmways release “Prom Night” to big box-office (pictured) - “If you’re not back by midnight… you won’t be coming home.” 45 years ago today, Prom Night premiered in Canada. By the end of the film’s theatrical run, Prom Night had grossed $15 million in the United States and was Canada’s highest-earning horror film of 1980.

Critical reaction to the film was varied, with some dismissing the film’s depictions of violence against young women, while others alternately praised Prom Night for its more muted violent content. In the intervening years, Prom Night has accrued a substantial cult following.

The Dendy Cinema Collins St opened in Dec 1972 with seating for 300 - The projectors are by Ernemann - The theatre is opposite the Australia Twin.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -