Used to attend this theatre in the early 90’s when I went to visit my grandmother in Myrtle Beach. Very cool, unique design. You walk in on the right side and there is a ticket window leading to 7 screens and a concession stand. You walk in on the left side and there was a ticket window with another concession stand and 3 more screens. Some of the films seen here included ‘Father of the Bride’ ‘Dick Tracy’ ‘Home Alone 2’ ‘Career Opportunities’ ‘Scream’ ‘Sphere’ and ‘Eraser’.. among many others.. wish they would’ve kept this one going, Myrtle Beach no longer has a discount movie theatre. During the summer months, this theatre was always slammed.
I enjoyed this theatre and saw many films here during my visits to Myrtle Beach. When the Waccamaw Pottery stores went under and stopped doing well (mainly due to Broadway at the Beach) the theatre’s business dwindled as well. I remember July 4th weekend, 1996. The movie ‘Independence Day’ had just opened and the parking lot was overflowing into the streets. Fun times. Now that Hard Rock Park has gone under on the same property, great memories of Myrtle Beach past are all to be have the area. Other films I saw here were ‘The Santa Claus’ ‘Jawbreaker’ ‘Scream 2’ and ‘Gossip’
I used to love going to this theatre when visiting Myrtle Beach. If a movie didn’t do well at the first run theatre, it was usually here within a week or two for only a couple of bucks! Very rarely was the theatre ever busy, very easy to ‘moviehop’ and check out 2 or 3 movies a day :–)
The Stevens Center hosted a series called ‘Films on Fourth’ for a few years, very recently if I recall. They stopped this in 2006. Mostly arthouse and independent films that were only playing in NY and LA, the shows were often soldout and filled to capacity. I saw ‘Lost in Translation’ here and the entire audience applauded when the film was over. Not sure why they stopped this series, it appeared quite successful.
I hate to hear that this theatre closed. I always stay at the Golden Nugget when I’m in Vegas, so would walk to see a movie. ‘Hancock’ and ‘Under the Same Moon’ come to mind. I didn’t get to make my annual trip last year, so I guess that’s why I had no idea it had shut down. A shame, usually after a busy week of gambling and partying on the strip it was nice to spend an evening at the Neonopolis before my flight home to NC :*(
I saw the movies ‘The Hand That Rocks The Cradle’ and ‘Jungle Fever’ at this theatre in the early 90’s with my dad. Probably not very appropriate choices for a kid, but oh well, fond memories all the same.
The library kept up the original poster displays that used to greet patrons at the entrance to the theatre. I believe I only attended this theatre once in the early 90’s to see the Julia Roberts-Nick Nolte starrer ‘I Love Trouble.’ I remember one of the last movies they showed before closing was ‘The Glimmer Man.’
I loved this theatre growing up. Around the time I was in high school, it was the only theatre in the area that would let you into R-rated films without an ID. They also played many controversial arthouse style pictures, including ‘Romance’ and ‘Y Tu Mama Tambien’
I saw ‘Interview with the Vampire’ at this theatre. I live in Winston, I have no idea why my aunt took me all the way out here to see the movie, but I think it was because she was meeting a blind date :–)
I remember growing up, this theatre being EXTREMELY strict on movie ratings. I went to see ‘Happy Gilmore’ and the attendant asked me several times if I was 13 years old, and if there was any way I could call my mother to assure her that I was of age! Interesting story regarding this theatre.. once the doors closed, the theatre sat vacant for a long time until Golden Corrall purchased the property to put up a restaurant. Upon demolition, they discovered animal carcases and bones, and there was a story on the local news channel that the animals were sacrificed by a satanic cult. It was never mentioned again and I don’t know what happened with the case, but pretty freaky!
Love going to this theatre on Sunday afternoons if I didn’t make it to a movie at the first run theatres. Small screen, but comfortable, quiet, and it’s fun to sit in the balcony! Very nice staff. Theatre and employees offer a very ‘hometown’ feel.
I love this drive in and have a lot of fond memories. Funny story.. when I was in 2nd grade (1992) my family went to see the Dolly Parton comedy ‘Straight Talk.’ Not to put down the film, but everyone fell asleep besides me. My parents didn’t know that the 2nd feature was ‘Basic Instinct’. I stayed up and watched that entire movie in awe as my parents slept soundly in the frontseat. So, at the ripe old age of 7, I walked into my 2nd grade classroom on Monday morning and wrote a journal entry on how Catherine Tremmell hacked men to pieces with her ice pick. A parent/teacher conference ensued, and we are now able to laugh about it almost 20 years later ;–)
The Countryside Cinema recieved some much needed renovations a couple of years ago, consisting of tattered seats being repaired and upgraded screens and lighting. Most popular first run movies are shown from the first weekend, ticket prices are only $3 ! There was a big problem for awhile with thug teenagers coming in and talking/heckling during the films, but the Kernersville Police Dept. stepped in on busy weekend nights and now that isn’t much of a problem anymore. Good bet for the money.
Had a lot of great memories at this drive-in, it will definately be missed..
Used to attend this theatre in the early 90’s when I went to visit my grandmother in Myrtle Beach. Very cool, unique design. You walk in on the right side and there is a ticket window leading to 7 screens and a concession stand. You walk in on the left side and there was a ticket window with another concession stand and 3 more screens. Some of the films seen here included ‘Father of the Bride’ ‘Dick Tracy’ ‘Home Alone 2’ ‘Career Opportunities’ ‘Scream’ ‘Sphere’ and ‘Eraser’.. among many others.. wish they would’ve kept this one going, Myrtle Beach no longer has a discount movie theatre. During the summer months, this theatre was always slammed.
I enjoyed this theatre and saw many films here during my visits to Myrtle Beach. When the Waccamaw Pottery stores went under and stopped doing well (mainly due to Broadway at the Beach) the theatre’s business dwindled as well. I remember July 4th weekend, 1996. The movie ‘Independence Day’ had just opened and the parking lot was overflowing into the streets. Fun times. Now that Hard Rock Park has gone under on the same property, great memories of Myrtle Beach past are all to be have the area. Other films I saw here were ‘The Santa Claus’ ‘Jawbreaker’ ‘Scream 2’ and ‘Gossip’
I used to love going to this theatre when visiting Myrtle Beach. If a movie didn’t do well at the first run theatre, it was usually here within a week or two for only a couple of bucks! Very rarely was the theatre ever busy, very easy to ‘moviehop’ and check out 2 or 3 movies a day :–)
The Stevens Center hosted a series called ‘Films on Fourth’ for a few years, very recently if I recall. They stopped this in 2006. Mostly arthouse and independent films that were only playing in NY and LA, the shows were often soldout and filled to capacity. I saw ‘Lost in Translation’ here and the entire audience applauded when the film was over. Not sure why they stopped this series, it appeared quite successful.
Sad news.. wish these would come back! Times they are a changin :–(
I hate to hear that this theatre closed. I always stay at the Golden Nugget when I’m in Vegas, so would walk to see a movie. ‘Hancock’ and ‘Under the Same Moon’ come to mind. I didn’t get to make my annual trip last year, so I guess that’s why I had no idea it had shut down. A shame, usually after a busy week of gambling and partying on the strip it was nice to spend an evening at the Neonopolis before my flight home to NC :*(
I saw the movies ‘The Hand That Rocks The Cradle’ and ‘Jungle Fever’ at this theatre in the early 90’s with my dad. Probably not very appropriate choices for a kid, but oh well, fond memories all the same.
The library kept up the original poster displays that used to greet patrons at the entrance to the theatre. I believe I only attended this theatre once in the early 90’s to see the Julia Roberts-Nick Nolte starrer ‘I Love Trouble.’ I remember one of the last movies they showed before closing was ‘The Glimmer Man.’
I loved this theatre growing up. Around the time I was in high school, it was the only theatre in the area that would let you into R-rated films without an ID. They also played many controversial arthouse style pictures, including ‘Romance’ and ‘Y Tu Mama Tambien’
I saw ‘Interview with the Vampire’ at this theatre. I live in Winston, I have no idea why my aunt took me all the way out here to see the movie, but I think it was because she was meeting a blind date :–)
I remember growing up, this theatre being EXTREMELY strict on movie ratings. I went to see ‘Happy Gilmore’ and the attendant asked me several times if I was 13 years old, and if there was any way I could call my mother to assure her that I was of age! Interesting story regarding this theatre.. once the doors closed, the theatre sat vacant for a long time until Golden Corrall purchased the property to put up a restaurant. Upon demolition, they discovered animal carcases and bones, and there was a story on the local news channel that the animals were sacrificed by a satanic cult. It was never mentioned again and I don’t know what happened with the case, but pretty freaky!
Love going to this theatre on Sunday afternoons if I didn’t make it to a movie at the first run theatres. Small screen, but comfortable, quiet, and it’s fun to sit in the balcony! Very nice staff. Theatre and employees offer a very ‘hometown’ feel.
I love this drive in and have a lot of fond memories. Funny story.. when I was in 2nd grade (1992) my family went to see the Dolly Parton comedy ‘Straight Talk.’ Not to put down the film, but everyone fell asleep besides me. My parents didn’t know that the 2nd feature was ‘Basic Instinct’. I stayed up and watched that entire movie in awe as my parents slept soundly in the frontseat. So, at the ripe old age of 7, I walked into my 2nd grade classroom on Monday morning and wrote a journal entry on how Catherine Tremmell hacked men to pieces with her ice pick. A parent/teacher conference ensued, and we are now able to laugh about it almost 20 years later ;–)
The Countryside Cinema recieved some much needed renovations a couple of years ago, consisting of tattered seats being repaired and upgraded screens and lighting. Most popular first run movies are shown from the first weekend, ticket prices are only $3 ! There was a big problem for awhile with thug teenagers coming in and talking/heckling during the films, but the Kernersville Police Dept. stepped in on busy weekend nights and now that isn’t much of a problem anymore. Good bet for the money.