[EVENT REVIEW] Cinesylum is for Arizona Horror fans looking for a fun movie night
Cinesylum is held twice a month and hosted by Aaron Hudson, Danni Winn, and Samantha Hurdich. These three horror movie fans created this movie event to bring together the horror community and to have a safe space for people to gather to watch some of the best movies ever made!
Cinesylum has two locations: The Academy Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, and RoadHouse Cinemas in Scottsdale, Arizona. At The Academy Theatre, two movies are shown once a month on a Saturday. You can buy tickets to attend one or both showings.
One takes place at 5 pm and the other at 8 pm. The 5 pm movie is announced, so you know what you’ll be watching, but the 8 pm showing is a mystery movie. We have attended quite a few movies at The Academy Theatre, and the environment is very personable, pleasant, and cozy.
When you go to a showing at this location, you donate towards the arts and the programs the theatre puts on for the youth. Everyone receives a raffle ticket upon entering, and before the movie is played, some super cool prizes are raffled off.
There is also a small concession area where you can stop by to get popcorn, soda, a hotdog, and more before the movie starts. While we haven’t been able to attend a showing at RoadHouse Cinemas in Scottsdale, we see all of the pictures and videos, and it looks like a blast!
Showings take place here once a month on a Wednesday at 8 pm. A fun menu is created to fit the movie being shown at this location, so your food and drink can match the vibe. Like The Academy Theatre, raffle tickets are also handed out, and prizes are won before the movie begins.
At RoadHouse Cinemas, you get to sit in comfy reclining seats and order your food and drinks in the theatre/during the movie. Just don’t forget to tip your waiter!
Cinesylum is like a little family where everyone knows each other. We all take pictures, say hi, and give hugs; it's truly a wonderful environment to be in. The hosts are the best, and the people who attend are the nicest!
If you don’t know what to do on a Saturday or Wednesday night, check out to see what Cinesylum will be playing. Attend a showing at one or both locations to become a part of this horror movie-loving family!
Words and photos by: The AZ Spooky Boos
