Thursday Thread-Up: Stand By Me (on 35mm)

On Thursday, April 23rd& The Mahoning Drive-In Theaters Thursday Thread-Up asks, "Do You Wanna See A Dead Body!?" - as we proudly present Rob Reiner's STAND BY ME (1986) on 35mm!For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life. But for everyone, it's the time that memories are made of.Looking for a weeknight reason to celebrate celluloid? Join us at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater for Thursday Thread-Up! From grindhouse to arthouse, cult classics to deep cuts, we present a series of single-feature 35mm screenings several Thursday nights a month, to get you ready for the weekend! Take a deep dive into the murky depths of cinema history, lighting up the mighty Mahoning screen with singular sensations several times a month, all season long!Join four young friends as they venture into the wilderness to get a peek at a rumored dead body, and find laughs, tears, and adventure along the way, in an unforgettable coming-of-age tale based on a Stephen King story, and directed by the late Rob Reiner. Set in the early 1960s, the music and pop culture of the era will take you back to a simpler time, with themes of friendship, belonging, and loss that will resonate with anyone who was ever a kid. Featuring a cast of young talent on the brink of future stardom: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry OConnell, Kiefer Sutherland, John Cusack, and narrated by Richard Drefuss. Youll laugh, youll cry, youll swear off pie.This screening will feature a very special tribute to legend Rob Reiner.Gates open at 6pm, Showtime at Sundown.Be sure to arrive early for limited edition merch, raffles, a live DJ set and more fun.Tickets are $8.00 General Admission, $5 for children 12 and under and Mahoning Drive-In Patreon members.Dont forget to ask for your 2026 TTU Punch Cards! You can earn perks throughout the season, the more punches you get, the better the reward!All events are Rain or Shine. No refunds or transfers.