Just in time for Halloween!  From silent-era chills to cult-classic thrills, the century old Balboa Theatre is transforming into San Diego’s spookiest movie house. 

The hauntingly historic theatre is also home to some supernatural spirits of its own, so come join us - we're dying to see you!

Silent Movie Mondays: The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

September 29 @ 7:00 PM
Featuring organist Russ Peck

Back by popular demand - just in time to celebrate its 100th anniversary! The Phantom of the Opera stars Lon Chaney as the titular character, a talented but deformed virtuoso who haunts the halls of the Paris Opera House as he attempts to make his protégé and love interest, Christine, into a star.
 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour with Nell Campbell

October 25 @ 8:00 PM

Join the original 'Columbia' - NELL CAMPBELL - for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation! Plus a costume contest, and more! Actors from the Happy to be Here Club will take the stage as our shadow cast.
 

Silent Movie Mondays: Nosferatu (1922)

October 27 @ 7:00 PM
Featuring organist David Marsh

One of the first horror films in cinema history, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror tells the tale of the foreboding vampire Count Orlok and the real estate agent and his wife who become the objects of the count’s bloodlust. 
 

Evil Dead In Concert

Presented by Black Ink
November 3 @ 7:30 PM

Screams meet strings at this screening of the legendary cult film by Sam Raimi, in a newly restored format brought to life on stage while a live ensemble performs the entire original musical score from composer Joe LoDuca. LoDuca's score is orchestral but experimental, blending eerie strings, pounding percussion, and screeching sound effects to emphasize dread and supernatural chaos.