Are the $1 movie theaters dead?

Apparently the cheapskate concept isn’t dead

The $1 anything is dead

I think a lot of Catholic churches have these. May want to make some calls...

You sound like a great uncle

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Movie night for kids at a catholic church is normally for kids who are going to be molested.

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But the low cost of entry is a big draw. A buck a head vs. 10% tithing? No brainer strategy.

It's been pretty dead for quite a while, especially with the shortening of the theatrical window for movies.


Before, it used to be a year or so between a film's release and it hitting video.

Now it's closer to 3-4 months depending on the film.



The best you tend to get these days are the kiddie matinees during the summer where you get older films like Shrek, Chicken Little, etc., shown at prices below a typical matinee ticket. Ex - $3-4 vs $7.

The next best thing you'll get is $1 rentals from Amazon, Vudu, or other Video On Demand e-tailers.

Daytime movies are cheap until 5ish. Especially on school days.

You can watch a dvd at redbox for a buck. Just bring your own chair and refreshments

It’s a little too hot to do it now but I plan on going this fall

Get a Redbox movie, go to Dollar tree for snacks/or the theater concession stand. Watch movie at home for lot less.

Profit

Honestly, I wouldn't really feel safe in a movie that charged a buck nowadays...

As someone else said, I would probably try to hit something mid-afternoon, as they are usually cheaper.