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Alamo Drafthouse presents Summer of Darkness: The Films of John Carpenter

The Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Los Angeles will present Summer of Darkness: The Films of John Carpenter starting next month. Running from July 4 through August 30, the series will include seven titles: Escape from New YorkEscape from L.A.ChristineStarmanThe ThingPrince of Darkness, and They Live. Most screenings start at 7:30, but sometimes vary so check listings.

Admission costs $18. Seating is limited, and tickets are selling out, so hurry if you are interested. The Alamo Drafthouse is located at 700 W. 7th Street, Suite U240, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The phone number is 213-217-9027. The official website is drafthouse.com/los-angeles.

Summer of Darkness: The Films of John Carpenter will also screen at other Alamo Drafthouse locations around the country.

Steve Biodrowski, Administrator

A graduate of USC film school, Steve Biodrowski has worked as a film critic, journalist, and editor at Movieline, Premiere, Le Cinephage, The Dark Side., Cinefantastique magazine, Fandom.com, and Cinescape Online. He is currently Managing Editor of Cinefantastique Online and owner-operator of Hollywood Gothique.

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