The Beverly Theater brings Richard Kelly's cult classic "Donnie Darko" to its intimate downtown screen. The 2001 psychological thriller follows a troubled teenager who narrowly escapes a bizarre accident when a jet engine falls into his bedroom, only to be visited by a mysterious figure in a rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes. With its mind-bending time travel plot, hauntingly atmospheric 1980s setting, and career-defining performance by Jake Gyllenhaal, the film has earned devoted followers who continue to debate its layered meanings and symbolism.
The Beverly Theater's 150-seat space with excellent acoustics provides an ideal environment to experience the film's moody cinematography and memorable soundtrack featuring tracks from Echo and the Bunnymen, Tears for Fears, and Gary Jules' haunting cover of "Mad World." The venue's blend of modern projection technology and classic theater ambiance suits a film that has become a midnight movie staple and a touchstone for fans of cerebral science fiction.