Welcome to LA Arts Society's Outdoor Drive-In Cinema "Dark Series", at Gardena Cinema! Our Dark Series is a hand-curated selection for the special late-night audience. There is something special about the shadowy vibe in our back-lot that is sure to provide for a unique experience!

LA Arts Society Drive-In Cinema presents Christian Bale in AMERICAN PSYCHO! R | 1h 41min.

Guinevere Turner will be with us LIVE for a Question & Answer session, along with Introduction to the movie. Session with Guinevere starts at 8:30 pm, so please arrive early. We will have a notepad by the projection booth up front if anyone wants to ask any questions. You may also follow us on instagram @laartssociety and DM us your question there too.

ONE (1) vehicle pass COVERS EVERYONE IN YOUR VEHICLE! ONE (1) TICKET PER VEHICLE.

In New York City in 1987, a handsome, young urban professional, Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), lives a second life as a gruesome serial killer by night. The cast is filled by the detective (Willem Dafoe), the fiance (Reese Witherspoon), the mistress (Samantha Mathis), the coworker (Jared Leto), and the secretary (Chloë Sevigny). This is a biting, wry comedy examining the elements that make a man a monster.

FAQ's

WHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?

Movie starts at 9:00 PM.

WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?

Gates will open at approximately 8:00 PM. We will have a screening previous to this one as part of our earlier series. We cannot let any vehicles in until that screening is finished. We will open gates once previous audience has fully vacated. Line will start for this showing on Crenshaw Blvd. Anyone parked in the alley will be asked to go around to Crenshaw Blvd.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Cars will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis, one car at a time, and in sections based on size of car and desired style of viewing. We have mapped out the back-lot to allow for sedans in front rows and tall cars/SUV's/Trucks in the middle to back rows. An attendant will be available to direct you on where to park. We have accommodated so that every guest has a great viewing experience.

WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?

Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.

HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?

Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket through your car window, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go!

DO I NEED FM RADIO IN MY CAR?

YES! This is a outdoor Drive-In event, with no outdoor speakers. The film’s soundtrack will be accessible exclusively through your car’s FM Radio, for maximum social-distance safety. We will provide you with the FM station upon arrival. Make sure your car has an FM radio so you can hear the film! PRO-TIP: Some personal speakers also have FM radio built in, and are allowable as long as volume remains reasonable. Such a cool experience!

CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?

YES! Your car is your screening room -- so bring all your favorite screening room snacks and munchies! Gardena Cinema's lobby will also be open, with FRESHLY popped popcorn, drinks, and more! Please be sure to pay the lobby a visit and remember to wear your protective face mask.

We don't imagine any of you would, but we have to ask that you don't discard your trash out the window. (It's happened...) That'd be a sure-fire way to ensure we'd never be welcome back -- and we definitely want to come back to this venue! So please help us keep the grounds tidy! There will be trash and recycle stations if needed.

WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?

YES! Thanks to our wonderful hosts, Gardena Cinema's lobby and restrooms will be open. As our approval of this event is based on our assurance of safety, we ask that folks wear protective masks when leaving your cars for any reason, including to use the restroom. Attendants will be on hand to keep those restrooms sanitized. Social Distancing is a must, at all times.

ARE YOU GUYS PET FRIENDLY?

We sure are! Bringing your best friend only enhances the experience for you and we aim to keep you as comfy as possible. As long as you ensure your pet is curbed properly and does not disturb neighboring guests while in the Drive-In. Pets may be walked over on the Crenshaw Blvd sidewalk if desired, just remember to please keep the little guy away from other guests. PETS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE ACTUAL CINEMA, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).

CAN WE BRING LAWN CHAIRS AND SIT OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE?

Unfortunately, safety COVID guidelines prevent us from further allowing any quests to sit outside the boundary of their vehicle. Besides, you get such a better view sitting up top a little higher, then sitting on the floor. Please plan accordingly, as we will be politely enforcing this rule, for everyone's safety.

CAN I SIT IN MY TRUCK BED?

- OR -

CAN I THROW THE HATCH OF MY HATCHBACK UP AND SIT IN THE BACK TO WATCH THE SHOW?

- Guests are allowed to sit in their truck beds, so long as they keep their protective masks on.

- Raised hatches proved quite obstructive to rows of cars behind them in viewing the screen. You will be asked to park either to the sides of our car staging area, or along the back rows. And -- like truckbeds and convertibles -- if your hatch is open, we ask that you keep your masks on.

WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?

YES! We have an awesome plan to continue curating and programming some of the BEST cinema in LA! An intimate Drive-In style setting. Please support by following us on Instagram and Facebook -- we'll keep you posted on our screenings and events! @LAArtsSociety and @GardenaCinema