Inspired by urban legends of the time and considered one of the earliest slasher films in the genre. A group of sorority sisters (led by the phenomenal Olivia Hussey and Margot Kidder) are under attack by a demented and unseen killer during one particularly frosty holiday season. Directed by Bob Clark, who would go on to helm the yuletide classic A Christmas Story. BLACK CHRISTMAS is an indelible and important film in the genre, even going so far as inspiring John Carpenter to make a similarly holiday themed horror film a few years later. Also starring John Saxon (A Nightmare on Elm Street). Presented in a brand new restoration.

Howard Hawks captured lightning in a bottle with his casting of Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant in what may be the greatest screwball comedy of all time. Grant plays a straight-laced paleontologist eager for a million-dollar endowment from Hepburn, a scatterbrained but wealthy socialite. In order to seal the deal, Grant must accompany the madcap heiress to her country home the day before his wedding with her pet leopard, Baby, in tow.

Calling all humans with an affinity for Elf culture! You won’t want to miss this charming Christmas classic on the big screen. Will Ferrell is Buddy, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole who after inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size – is sent to New York in search of his father. As it so happens, his father is a cynical businessman played by the legendary James Caan, who reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.

In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.

In the first Sesame Street Feature, a social worker forces Big Bird to move far away from Sesame Street. Unhappy in his new home, he runs away and prompts the rest of the Sesame Street pals to go on a cross-country journey to find him. Featuring the voices of Jim Henson and Frank Oz, Chevy Chase and John Candy. A fun and heartwarming musical adventure, FOLLOW THAT BIRD is a big screen treat for movie lovers of all ages.

Place your bets as the two titans of the slasher film genre finally collide on screen at the Hiway! Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street) resurrects the hockey masked killer, Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th), to terrorize the teens of Elm Street into remembering the sweater clad dream demon. After Freddy grows jealous of Jason’s body count, the pair have a falling out leading to a bloody showdown at Camp Crystal Lake! A film over 25 years in the making and steeped in early aughts nu metal aesthetics – FREDDY VS. JASON is the last proper big screen outing for these icons of ‘80s horror. Presented on 35mm. Content Warning: This movie contains brief instances of non-consensual sexual advances. **Because we are operating with a single projector, this special 35mm screening will be presented with a short intermission of vintage drive-in intermission snipes to accommodate a reel change! **

You were warned…now the Hiway Theater is finally doing it – join us for FRIDAY THE 13TH. This seminal film in the horror genre centers around a group of summer camp counselors trying to reopen the defunct Camp Crystal Lake. When the fresh-faced teens ignore the superstitions of the locals and the camp’s grisly past, they soon find themselves picked off by a brutal unseen killer. Spawning plenty of knockoffs, this first film in the prolific slasher film series is memorable for a campy performance by Betsy Palmer, an early role for Kevin Bacon, and impressive special effects courtesy of Tom Savini.

This early screwball comedy features spitfire dialogue between Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. A spoiled rich girl escapes from her millionaire father, who wants to stop her from marrying a worthless playboy. En route to New York, she gets involved with an out-of-work newsman. When their bus breaks down, the bickering pair set off on a comic hitchhiking expedition.

The Old York Road Symphony returns to the stage of the Hiway Theater for their annual holiday concert.This festive evening begins with a holiday concert at 6:30 pm followed by a selection of holiday favorites, and concludes with a sing-a-long of classic carols. Following the concert, at approximately 8:00, we will be screening the holiday classic IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946). Frank Capra directed James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore in this enduring holiday film about an angel sent to help a desperate man find what’s important in life. The Old York Road Symphony concert begins at 6:30 pm followed by the film which will begin after the concert and sing-a-long at approximately 8:00 pm. Tickets are $13 General; $11 Member; $8 Child over 6 and includes admission to both the concert and the film.

The Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), have the task of ensuring the Nazi regime answers for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust while a US Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Herman Göring (Russell Crowe).

For over 60 years, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER has brought holiday cheer to many young and old. This year, we are bringing this classic from your TV set to our BIG screen! In this heartwarming tale of difference, everyone’s favorite reindeer – Rudolph, is tasked with guiding Santa’s slay. This yule-tide gem features stunning stop-motion animation courtesy of Rankin-Bass and a spirited soundtrack.

Francis Xavier Cross is a cynical, mean spirited television executive, he treats his loyal assistant with contempt. He just sacked a member of staff on Christmas Eve for simply disagreeing with him, and he's alienated himself from his brother who still insists on inviting Frank to Christmas dinner despite him refusing to go every year. However, Frank is forced to learn the true meaning of Christmas when he's visited by three ghosts.

The Mahoning Drive-In Theater, Pennsylvania's All-Retro, 35mm Cult Phenomenon, is taking its show on the road and teaming up with our Cult Cinema Club series! About the film: Following the cult success of Foxy Brown and Coffy, director Jack Hill filmed this racy, action-packed tale of The Dagger Debs; a fictional girl-gang loosely based on Shakespeare’s Othello. When Maggie rolls into town, Lace, the leader of the Dagger Debs, feels threatened. But their rivalry soon blossoms into friendship and they eventually team together to take down The Crabs, a new all-male gang of teenaged degenerates. This raunchy sexploitation flick was a drive-in phenomenon in the ‘70s, helping it earn its place as one of the most infamous films of the genre. Presented on a rare 35mm print courtesy of the Mahoning Drive-In. Content Warning: This film depicts graphic rape scenes that may be triggering to many of our moviegoers. **Because we are operating with a single projector, this special 35mm screening will be presented with a short intermission of vintage drive-in intermission snipes to accommodate a reel change! **

When four young turtles are accidentally exposed to a mysterious radioactive substance, they mutate into human-like teens with a surprising aptitude for the art of ninjitsu. Raised and trained by a benevolent rat, their training finally pays off when a crime spree erupts in New York City. Chock full of tubular ‘90s slang, gnarly action sequences and bodacious costumes brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. $5 General, all ages; FREE for Members & their children/grandchildren.

When Tenderheart Bear stumbles upon an old locked book, he inadvertently releases an evil spirit who is intent on destroying all of the happiness in the world. It is up to the Care Bears to stop him. Featuring Love-a-Lot Bear, Secret Bear and all of your childhood favorites — seeing this iconic piece of ‘80s pop culture on the big screen is the perfect way to introduce the beloved franchise to your kids. $5 General, all ages; FREE for Members & their children/grandchildren.

Five years after George A. Romero redefined the horror genre with Night of the Living Dead. The “father of the zombie film” returned with a visceral ‘70s cult horror that follows residents of a small town exposed to an experimental government virus that drives its victims insane. In order to survive they must band together to fend off both the homicidal horde and trigger happy soldiers. THE CRAZIES is a heart pounding, stylistic, and incredibly relevant entry in the horror genre, influencing both Romero’s Dawn of the Dead and Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later.

When the Whos of Whoville decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) realizes there is only one way to gain peace and quiet. He hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus in order to steal Christmas and silence the Whos holiday cheer once and for all. This animated update to the classic tale of the green grump – has recently become a holiday favorite among families.

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. This adaptation of the popular Dr. Seuss book features an all star voice cast that includes Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift and Betty White. $5 General, all ages; FREE for Members & their children/grandchildren.

The ultimate cult television show comes to the big screen! In the early ‘90s, auteur David Lynch and co-writer Mark Frost, changed the television medium forever with a captivating murder mystery set in a small town filled with secrets secrets, oddball character, and eerie visuals. For the first time ever, we will screen the critically acclaimed “Pilot” episode of the show (directed by Lynch), followed by episode one – “Traces to Nowhere.” Pilot: The television phenomenon kicks off with FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper entering the small logging town of Twin Peaks to investigate the murder of high schooler Laura Palmer. Aided by Sheriff Harry S. Truman – Cooper begins his journey in unraveling the town’s dark and twisted secrets in this surrealistic crime drama. Runtime 1 hr. 34 min. Traces to Nowhere: While Agent Cooper is slowly getting acquainted with the town of Twin Peaks, he receives the autopsy report on Laura and questions those who were closest to her. Runtime 46 min.

Director Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon) pays homage to the screwball genre with this utterly madcap pairing of Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal. Set in San Francisco, four identical travel bags get mixed up leading to embarrassing encounters between a distracted researcher (O’Neal) and a peculiar woman who keeps getting the two in increasingly wacky situations. Babs channels her inner Bugs Bunny in this whip smart romantic-comedy.