Ready to return to the drive-in? Modesto’s State Theatre to show comedy this week
Modesto’s State Theatre brings back a drive-in movie night with a comedy offering this week.
“Ghostbusters” will have two showings on Friday, Aug. 14, at John Thurman Field in Modesto, according to the theater’s website. The film is presented by the State Theatre and the Modesto Nuts.
The 1984 film is rated PG and stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Harold Ramis. A team of parapsychologists goes into business to exterminate ghouls and other supernatural beings.
State Theatre Executive Director Kirstie Boyett said in an email Tuesday she would not know whether they will hold more drive-in movie nights until after Friday’s event.
“Ghostbusters” will be screened at 6 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Gates open 45 minutes before showtime.
Tickets are $30 a car and must be purchased in advance at www.thestate.org, with confirmation presented at the event.
There will be text-to-order concessions available. No alcohol is permitted on site.
Sitting outside will not be allowed, the website says. Patrons must remain in their cars, with social distancing guidelines in place.
The movie will be shown at Thurman Field’s west parking lot, 601 Neece Drive, Modesto.
This story was originally published August 11, 2020 at 1:55 PM.
