Something Wicked this way comes to Cinema Salem. Someone has lit the black flame candle and brought back the Sanderson sisters. They plan to take over Salem and no one is safe!!!! Join us for "An Evening of Hocus Pocus" with Salem's favorite witches. Winnie, Mary and Sarah. Enjoypopcorn and tasty treats from the concession stand as these witches put a spell on you with a 90 minute interactive all live singing Spelltacular cabaret show. Featuring New England's #1 live singing Winifred Sanderson impersonator Summer Orlando as seen in Disney's "Hocus Pocus 2". Featuring hit songs from Hocus Pocus 1 & 2 and a mix of everyone's Halloween favorites. Costumes are highly encouraged. Get your tickets and don't wait another 300 years!! No general photos after the show. VIP ticket holders and Meet & Greet tickets receive an exclusive photo opportunity. VIP tickets include: Seating in the first 3 rows (first come first serve for VIPs) -Small popcorn -Meet & Greet with a photo op (come an hour before the show) -Sanderson Sisters branded drawstring bag and sticker -Signed poster GA Seating with a Meet & Greet add-on: Please arrive one hour before the show We do not represent any licensed characters This show is a Parody and Tribute and in no way Affiliated to The Disney Company in any way.

CANCER SUCKS: A BENEFIT SCREENING FOR ERICH GAMACHE Fright Night Part 2 (1988) – World Premiere 4K Restoration Special appearance by actor William Ragsdale! A rare big-screen event featuring the world premiere of the long-awaited 4K restoration of the cult vampire classic, all in support of a member of the horror community. Join us on May 23rd at Cinema Salem for a special horror event presented by Red Shirt Home Video, Synapse Films, and The Spooky Picture Show. CANCER SUCKS: A Benefit Screening for Erich Gamache will feature the world premiere of the brand-new 4K restoration of FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2 (1988). Proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to support Erich Gamache and his family following his recent cancer diagnosis. The evening will also feature raffles for special memorabilia and items, with all raffle proceeds benefiting the Gamache family. Exclusive poster prints created specifically for the event will also be available for purchase. Released in 1988, FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2 is the stylish sequel to the cult vampire hit FRIGHT NIGHT. For decades the film remained largely unavailable on modern home video, earning a reputation as a long-lost favorite among horror fans and collectors. This screening marks the first public presentation of the film’s new 4K restoration, giving audiences the rare chance to experience the film on the big screen with a level of clarity it has never had before. Three years after defeating the vampire Jerry Dandrige, Charley Brewster and television horror host Peter Vincent, “The Great Vampire Killer,” are trying to put the nightmare behind them. But when Charley meets the mysterious and dangerously seductive Regine, he soon finds himself falling under her spell. What Charley doesn’t realize is that Regine is Jerry’s sister, and she has arrived with a deadly entourage of creatures of the night to avenge her brother’s death. Now Charley must once again face the undead before Regine’s revenge turns him into one of them. Because this time the vampires want more than blood…they want revenge. The horror community has always been about more than just movies. It is about the friendships and connections that grow from a shared love of the genre. On May 23rd we invite you to join us for a special night of horror on the big screen and help support one of our own. Your attendance will help make a real difference for Erich and his family, and remind us all that this community is strongest when we stand together.

We're celebrating the 'Clue' movie's 40th birthday! Join us for a fun and unique night out watching a beloved mystery on the BIG SCREEN! Festivities will include Whodunnit Bingo, Clue trivia and a COSTUME CONTEST with prizes! 7:30pm Screening & Costume Contest Cinema Salem (1h 37mins) 1 E India Square Mall, Salem, MA 9:10pm Clue Inspiration Story Mini Walking Tour (5mins) 128 Essex St, Salem, MA 9:15pm After Party Old Main St Pub (TBD) 121 Essex St, Salem, MA Film Synopsis: Six guests are invited to a strange house and must cooperate with the staff to solve a murder mystery. Based on the Parker Bros. board game.

For this Craft Night, The Witchery will donate our share of the proceeds to a mutual aid fund for a family affected by ICE detainment in the North Shore. 6:30pm - Craft swap opens! 7:00pm - The theatre opens for crafting! - Settle in with a drink and a snack. 7:30pm - Craft swap closes! - Movie begins, lights stay on 9:00pm - Movie ends & raffle is drawn Folks can bring their own craft or leave their craft to chance and pick something up at the swap to work on in low lighting during the movie. Limited supplies will be available to borrow during the film. Raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win a prize sponsored by The Witchery or art by local artists. All raffle ticket sales will be donated to the mutual aid fund. Mutual aid fund will be chosen from https://operationmilkweed.org/ Scooby-Doo Summary: After an acrimonious break up, the Mystery Inc. gang are individually brought to an island resort to investigate strange goings on.

Presented by The Spooky Picture Show! -------------------------------------------------------------- They eat. They bite. After a pack of furry, voracious alien fugitives escapes a high-security prison asteroid, they crash-land in a small Kansas farming town with an insatiable appetite for everything in sight. The Brown family soon finds their home under siege by these pint-sized, sharp-toothed monsters, leading to a chaotic showdown that involves a pair of eccentric intergalactic bounty hunters. As the town becomes a literal feeding ground, the family must fight to survive the night against an enemy that is as lethal as it is hungry. CRITTERS is a beloved "creature feature" that perfectly balances tongue-in-cheek humor with genuine sci-fi thrills. Released during the height of the 1980s monster craze, it remains a cult classic for its imaginative puppet work and its unique blend of Midwestern Americana and outer-space mayhem. We are thrilled to partner with PVD Horror for this out-of-this-world screening. Based out of Rhode Island, PVD Horror is a premier community for horror fiends, dedicated to supporting the genre through their long-running podcast and immersive local events. Their passion for 80s and 90s cult classics makes them the perfect co-hosts to help us unleash the Crites on the big screen for a night of sci-fi mayhem and dark comedy.

Night Light presents a series of classic and contemporary cult films from around the world. -------------------------------------------------------------- Director Robert Rodriguez picks up where his successful independent debut El Mariachi left off with this slam-bang South of the Border action saga. Bucho (Joaquim DeAlmeida) is a wealthy but casually bloodthirsty drug kingpin who rules a seedy Mexican border town. Bucho and his men make the mistake of angering El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), a former musician who now carries an arsenal in his guitar case. Bucho was responsible for the death of El Mariachi's girlfriend and put a bullet through his fretting hand, making him unable to play the guitar. Bent on revenge, the musician-turned-killing machine arrives in town to put Bucho out of business, though he finds few allies except for Carolina (Salma Hayek), who runs a bookstore that doesn't seem to attract many readers. Desperado features supporting performances from Cheech Marin as a cynical bartender, Steve Buscemi as the cantina patron who sets up the story, and Quentin Tarantino as a man with a really terrible joke to tell. 1995/USA & Mexico/Directed by Robert Rodriguez

This special film screening is part of Food at 400+ “Food in Film” series, in partnership with Salem Food Tours. Food at 400+, runs June 11th to 22nd. We hope you enjoy all of these classic films, a feast for the eyes. Make it dinner + a movie: Food at 400+ includes a special restaurant event, “Restaurants Deliciously Step Back in Time”, where over 15 Salem restaurants will feature historically inspired dishes or ingredients on their special menu. Film synopsis: A truck driver stops at a small family-run noodle shop and decides to help its fledgling business. The story is intertwined with various vignettes about the relationship of love and food.

This special film screening is part of Food at 400+ “Food in Film” series, in partnership with Salem Food Tours. Food at 400+, runs June 11th to 22nd. We hope you enjoy all of these classic films, a feast for the eyes. Make it dinner + a movie: Food at 400+ includes a special restaurant event, “Restaurants Deliciously Step Back in Time”, where over 15 Salem restaurants will feature historically inspired dishes or ingredients on their special menu. Film synopsis: New Jersey, 1950s. Two brothers run an Italian restaurant. Business is not going well as a rival Italian restaurant is out-competing them. In a final effort to save the restaurant, the brothers plan to put on an evening of incredible food.

This special film screening is part of Food at 400+ “Food in Film” series, in partnership with Salem Food Tours. Food at 400+, runs June 11th to 22nd. We hope you enjoy all of these classic films, a feast for the eyes. Make it dinner + a movie: Food at 400+ includes a special restaurant event, “Restaurants Deliciously Step Back in Time”, where over 15 Salem restaurants will feature historically inspired dishes or ingredients on their special menu. Film synopsis: A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.

Presented by The Spooky Picture Show! -------------------------------------------------------------- Evil never dies. Tommy Jarvis just wanted to be sure that Jason Voorhees was truly gone, but a stray bolt of lightning turns his attempt at closure into a terrifying resurrection. Now, an unstoppable, undead Jason is back on the prowl, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake as he makes his way back to the newly renamed Camp Forest Green. With the local authorities refusing to believe the legend has returned, it’s up to Tommy to stop the slaughter before the lake runs red again. Often cited as the creative peak of the franchise, JASON LIVES revitalized the series with a perfect blend of gothic atmosphere and self-aware humor. By embracing its own absurdity and introducing a supernatural edge to the iconic slasher, director Tom McLoughlin redefined the genre for a new era of horror fans. This screening is co-hosted by Born 2 Be Rad, the ultimate destination for fans of 80s nostalgia and physical media collecting. Led by Garrett Sawaia, Born 2 Be Rad celebrates the "Rad-pack" lifestyle through deep dives into rare horror gems, vintage memorabilia, and the golden age of VHS. Join us as we celebrate one of the franchise's most beloved entries with a crew that lives and breathes the neon-soaked energy of 1980s horror.

Calling All Mystery Lovers! ABOUT US: We’re celebrating mysteries! These events are for everyone who appreciates a good puzzle and good company! More interactive than a regular movie- we watch a cozy mystery on the big screen (think 70’s 80’s 90s comfort tv)! Feel free to laugh, cheer and clap as the mystery unfolds! We pause to evaluate suspects and clues! Once all the clues are revealed, audience detectives submit their theories! Audience detectives who solve the case win whodunnit-themed prizes! Festivities also include WHODUNNIT Bingo throughout the show! Doors open 30 mins before the screening starts Run time: 90mins Content: PG-13 Every screening is different! We’re looking forward to seeing you soon, Gumshoe! Official Website: WhodunnitWatchParty.com

MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II. This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion. Director Simon McQuoid returns to helm the follow up to his explosive 2021cinematic adventure, from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, based on the videogame created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The film is produced by Todd Garner, E. Bennett Walsh, James Wan, Toby Emmerich and Simon McQuoid, and executive produced by Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Jeremy Slater, Ed Boon and Lawrence Kasanoff. Joining McQuoid behind the camera are director of photography Stephen F. Windon, production designer Yohei Taneda, editor Stuart Levy and costume designer Cappi Ireland, with casting by Rich Delia and music by Benjamin Wallfisch. New Line Cinema Presents an Atomic Monster/Broken Road Production, a Fireside Films Production, Mortal Kombat II.

Calling All Mystery Lovers! ABOUT US: We’re celebrating mysteries! These events are for everyone who appreciates a good puzzle and good company! More interactive than a regular movie- we watch a cozy mystery on the big screen (think 70’s 80’s 90s comfort tv)! Feel free to laugh, cheer and clap as the mystery unfolds! We pause to evaluate suspects and clues! Once all the clues are revealed, audience detectives submit their theories! Audience detectives who solve the case win whodunnit-themed prizes! Festivities also include WHODUNNIT Bingo throughout the show! Doors open 30 mins before the screening starts Run time: 90mins Content: PG-13 Every screening is different! We’re looking forward to seeing you soon, Gumshoe! Official Website: WhodunnitWatchParty.com

Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

Come one, come all — for we have prepared for you an evening so magnificent, so outrageously alive, that you will speak of it at dinner parties for years to come; whether your companions wish to hear about it or not. On May 28th, we throw open the doors of Cinema Salem and invite you — yes, YOU — to join us under the big top as Sawdust Vaudeville Show fills the stage with an extraordinary lineup of variety arts. There will be juggling of the highest order. There will be sideshow acts to make your eyebrows leave your face. There will be wonders, feats of illusion, and comedy sharp enough to cut through even the thickest of Thursday evenings. We open our doors at 7:30pm and we mean that in every sense — come as you are, bring your people, and prepare to be genuinely delighted. This is a night built for being present, and we have done everything in our power to make sure you will not want to look away. Sawdust Vaudeville Show is presented by 3 Ring Creations, purveyors of the best live variety entertainment in the New England area. This show is for ages 18 and up. Hosts: Peter Cannizzaro & Tyler Twombly

A short-form improvisational comedy show where four performers create scenes, songs, and sketches on the spot based on audience suggestions and prompts from the host.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.

Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. The film is directed by David Frankel, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, produced by Wendy Finerman, and executive produced by Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt and Aline Brosh McKenna.

Night Light presents a series of classic and contemporary cult films from around the world. -------------------------------------------------------------- With her brother falsely accused of attempted murder, a blonde Texas teenage stunner---victim herself of attempted assault---becomes a famous outlaw martyr, as both of them run away with friends, and try to clear their name. 1985/USA/Directed by Matthew Robbins

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023 and earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide. Both the 2023 film and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo. The film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and will be released worldwide by Universal Pictures. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is directed by returning filmmakers Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, from a screenplay by returning screenwriter Matthew Fogel, with Brian Tyler returning to compose the score.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! A wilful young man contends against his brother for the attention of their religious father while reconnecting with his estranged mother and falling for his brother's girlfriend.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! Motion pictures may have put Broadway director Chester Kent (James Cagney) out of a job, but he quickly finds a second career producing musical sequences for the movies. Unfortunately, a cutthroat competitor keeps stealing his ideas. That cannot happen on his next commission, a rush job for a big-time theater chain. If his work impresses, it'll lead to an exclusive contract. Chester has only three days, but with the help of his smitten secretary, Nan (Joan Blondell), he just might pull it off.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! An American spinster’s dream of romance finally becomes a bittersweet reality when she meets a handsome—but married—Italian man while vacationing in Venice. Katharine Hepburn’s sensitive portrayal of the lonely heroine and Jack Hildyard’s glorious Technicolor photography make Summertime an endearing and visually enchanting film.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! This biopic focuses on Andrew Johnson, the first American president to be impeached. Initially an uneducated drifter who stumbles upon a job as a tailor in a Tennessee town, Johnson (Van Heflin) is taught to read by librarian and future wife, Eliza (Ruth Hussey). Eliza convinces him to enter a local election, and, from there, Johnson rises swiftly. However, after inheriting the presidency in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, he finds himself on unsteady political ground.

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 as we present a different film from the golden age of Hollywood, complete with classic adverts and episodic serials, all for only $5! The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, but their joy is short-lived when they discover it has passengers who are not very friendly.

The first rule of Weirdo Wednesdays is that you don’t talk about Weirdo Wednesdays. Doors open at 6:30pm. We start at 7:30pm.

Calling All Mystery Lovers! ABOUT US: We’re celebrating mysteries! These events are for everyone who appreciates a good puzzle and good company! More interactive than a regular movie- we watch a cozy mystery on the big screen (think 70’s 80’s 90s comfort tv)! Feel free to laugh, cheer and clap as the mystery unfolds! We pause to evaluate suspects and clues! Once all the clues are revealed, audience detectives submit their theories! Audience detectives who solve the case win whodunnit-themed prizes! Festivities also include WHODUNNIT Bingo throughout the show! Doors open 30 mins before the screening starts Run time: 90mins Content: PG-13 Every screening is different! We’re looking forward to seeing you soon, Gumshoe! Official Website: WhodunnitWatchParty.com

Calling All Mystery Lovers! ABOUT US: We’re celebrating mysteries! These events are for everyone who appreciates a good puzzle and good company! More interactive than a regular movie- we watch a cozy mystery on the big screen (think 70’s 80’s 90s comfort tv)! Feel free to laugh, cheer and clap as the mystery unfolds! We pause to evaluate suspects and clues! Once all the clues are revealed, audience detectives submit their theories! Audience detectives who solve the case win whodunnit-themed prizes! Festivities also include WHODUNNIT Bingo throughout the show! Doors open 30 mins before the screening starts Run time: 90mins Content: PG-13 Every screening is different! We’re looking forward to seeing you soon, Gumshoe! Official Website: WhodunnitWatchParty.com

WITCH CITY TV PILOT: Join us for the local screening of the new comedy television show, Witch City! It's about a New Yorker (Bridget) who moves to Salem and post-break up works at a failing tour guide company. She hires deranged comics and Halloween street performers causing chaos with tourists and locals . This pilot is a 28 minute intro - expect a charming, chaotic, and slightly unhinged love letter to Salem. This recently screened in NYC winning the award of best comedy television series. What makes this special, is this was 100% filmed in downtown Salem and created by a local, Allie Del Franco who runs 250+ comedy events a year and cover girl of the April edition of Northshore Magazine. Schedule: 6:30-7pm: Doors open, mingling, and a red carpet photo op 7:15pm: Comedy intro 7:30pm: Television Pilot Screening 8-8:30pm: A Q&A with the creator and some of the cast as well as learning how to get involved with future episodes! 8:30pm-9pm: Mingle