The Red Victorian Movie House on Haight Street is bringing a historic and nostalgic touch to movie-going in an age where Multiplexes have dominated the industry.
Opened over 30 years ago and located in the heart of the Haight district (just down the street from Amoeba Records), The Red Vic features a refreshing balance of vintage and modern films. And instead of individual stadium-style seats, the Red Vic adds a sense of community to its viewers by having couches and long benches instead.
The movie house is also unique in that instead of greasy popcorn and candy bars, it features organic treats available for purchase during the movie.
Carol Ann Gawrych, a 20-year-old frequenter of The Red Vic, loves the unique movies featured there.
“Last August I saw The Creature From the Black Lagoon in 3D at the Red Vic,” said Gawrych. “The theater had great atmosphere and was really groovy! I’ve been going back there ever since.”
My personal favorite experience at The Red Vic was a late-night showing of Back to the Future.
This month’s featured films are a wide array of time periods and genres, including 2010’s Pirate Radio and 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Also featured this month is 1977 Academy-award winning Woody Allen classic Annie Hall. And if you missed out on Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox, it will be playing for four nights at the Red Vic in March.
Admission is nine dollars except for matinee and Tuesday nights where admission is discounted to seven dollars.
If you’re in the mood for an intimate, old-fashioned movie experience that costs less than modern theaters, the Red Vic is the place to go.
Field trip!
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