Grand Illusion Cinema
About the Business
Grand Illusion Cinema is Seattle's oldest continuously running movie theater located at 1403 Northeast 50th Street in Seattle, Washington, United States. The institution offers a never-ending tour celebrating writer/director Jess Franco, presented by Severin Films and The Oscarbate Film Collective. Featuring films such as THE HOUSE OF LOST WOMEN and SINFONÍA ERÓTICA, the cinema also hosts special events like Robot Ninja & The Dead Next Door double feature with director J.R. Bookwalter in-person. Guests can enjoy a variety of films ranging from neo-fairytale adventures to twisted psychological dramas, all projected digitally or in 35mm. With a diverse selection of movies in English, Greek, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, Grand Illusion Cinema provides a unique and immersive cinematic experience for film enthusiasts.
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Location & Phone number
1403 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105, United States
Hours open
Monday:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Reviews
"Amazing little theater with super friendly staff and comfy seats. Only about 50 seats though, so I’d recommend buying tickets ahead of time. So far I’ve seen two films here, and I plan to keep coming back."
"Very intimate indie theater. Pretty consistently has interesting programming so check their web presence for offerings. The signs showing you where the physical theater are might be easy to miss."
"IYKYK The Grand Illusion Cinema is the best place to catch a movie in Seattle. 100% volunteer run. One of the last places that still runs film in Seattle."
"I came here to see the movie Slotherhouse. It was the best horror spoof I have ever seen. The theater itself has 1920s vibes with red velvet on every surface and stucco ceilings. Comfortable chairs, too. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in ambiance. There is a Mexican restaurant attached to the same patio as the theater entrance. We got food there, which was very tasty. Then we took our beers with us into the theater, which is allowed. The staff are all very nice volunteers. You can tell they enjoy their jobs."
"Such a fun and atmospheric theater for a more intimate/old-school movie-going experience. A unique opportunity to see cult favorites on the screen or catch a well loved or unique movie that you may have missed over the years. I've seen Dazed and Confused a few times, but seeing it at the Grand Illusion in 35mm was a nostalgic treat. Reasonably priced concessions round out the experience, including popcorn, candy and soda in glass bottles."
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