Stephen King's chilling tale of a small Nebraska town where the children have turned on the adults gets the big screen treatment at The Beverly Theater. This 1984 horror classic follows a young couple who stumble into Gatlin, a town seemingly abandoned by anyone over the age of eighteen, only to discover the terrifying religious cult of children responsible for the disappearance of every grown-up in sight. The film's blend of eerie cornfields, unsettling child performances, and slow-burn dread has made it a staple of horror fandom for decades.
Watching it in the intimate confines of The Beverly's main theater adds another layer to the experience. With just 150 seats and acoustics built for atmosphere, the venue's cozy scale means the tension of Gatlin's cornfields and the whispers of "He Who Walks Behind the Rows" feel closer and more immediate than they would in a larger multiplex. It's the kind of setting where every rustle of stalks and hushed chant lands with a little more weight.
For horror fans and King devotees alike, this screening offers a chance to revisit a genre touchstone in a setting that treats film as something worth savoring, cocktail in hand from the lounge beforehand if you're so inclined.