Movies Return to Utica’s Uptown Theatre for Halloween

Movies are making a comeback at the Uptown Theatre in Utica, and the timing couldn't be better.

After more than 10 years without showing films, the historic theater is bringing back the big screen just in time for Halloween weekend.

A Classic Horror Movie Kicks Things Off

If scary movies are your thing, head to the Uptown Theatre on Friday, October 30, for a 7:30 PM showing of A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Movie fans chose the horror classic in an audience poll, so this is the one people wanted to see.

Just don't blame the theater if you have trouble sleeping afterward.

A Halloween Movie for the Whole Family

If you'd rather skip the nightmares, Saturday afternoon brings a family-friendly option. Hotel Transylvania will be shown on Halloween, October 31, at 1 PM.

It's a fun way to get into the Halloween spirit with the kids without giving them a reason to sleep with the lights on.

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Tickets Are Only $7

Both movies cost just $7. You can purchase tickets online or at the door, making it an affordable way to spend part of Halloween weekend.

And there's something pretty special about seeing movies return to a theater that's been part of the community for so long. It opened its doors in December of 1927.

Bringing the Uptown Theatre Back to Life

The Uptown Theatre has been undergoing restoration since 2018, thanks to the efforts of the Uptown Theatre for the Creative Arts (UTCA).

Part of the work includes modern movie technology. A new digital projector, screen, and audio equipment were added with help from an Empire State Development grant.

Renovations are still ongoing, but bringing movies back marks an exciting step forward.

“We are still working hard behind the scenes to continuously upgrade our equipment, space, and the full experience,” said Devin Mahoney, Executive Director of UTCA. “It’s going to keep getting better.

So whether you're ready for Freddy Krueger or prefer hanging out with Dracula and his monster friends, the Uptown Theatre has a Halloween movie for you.

After more than a decade without movies, South Utica is getting the chance to enjoy the big screen at the Uptown once again.

Take a Look At These Beauties! Lights, Camera, Action! Dazzling Movie Marquees Across Upstate New York

Local movie theaters may be hard to find in recent years, but they have a beauty all their own. Check out a bunch of upstate theaters with some personality!

Before the big multi-plex movie houses came to be, it seems that almost every big city and small town had its own movie house. In this gallery we showcase so real old, and quite beautiful, movie houses in the Upstate New York region, some of them dating back more than a century!

And one thing you have to like, is the beauty which exudes from the movie house's old marquee. For many small towns and villages, the movie marquee was the most splendid, spectacular, dazzling thing about the whole town. This is a wonderful photo gallery of a bunch of great movie theatres and their magnificent marquee out front!

Of course, there are many others not listed here. So if your favorite movie house (and its dazzling movie marquee) did not make our list, we encourage you to visit our Facebook page and give it a shout out.

We really do want to hear from you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

Source: The Uptown Theatre Is Showing Movies Again After 10 Years

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