Epic Theatres brings back drive-in movies in Deltona
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - The refreshment stand is still open and classic movies are playing at Epic Theatres of Volusia County.
The theater started showing drive-in movies on March 19 as a way to give families a night out while still maintaining social distancing guidelines.
"Enjoy a night 'out' from the safety of your vehicle," the theater's website reads. They also have a location in Clermont showing drive-in movies.
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According to the Daytona News-Journal, the theater initially used a screen taken out of storage, but have now painted a larger screen directly onto the building.
While the movies aren't first-run, they range from well-known horror films (A Nightmare on Elm Street) to 80's classics, like "Stand By Me." Movies run nightly.
For example, this weekend's line-up:
Saturday
8:00 p.m. - "The Karate Kid"
10:45 p.m. - "The Great Outdoors"
Sunday
8:00 p.m. - "The Breakfast Club"
10:15 p.m. - "Pretty in Pink"
The box office opens at 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per car. Ticket can be purchased online HERE.