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Join us at the Rio Theatre for a Double Creature Feature screening of one of our all-time favourite franchises! We’re going into deep space with Ridley Scott‘s iconic 1979 ALIEN (The Director’s Cut) followed by James Cameron’s 1986 sequel, ALIENS (The Director’s Cut).
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After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.
***With special guest introduction from PAUL REISER!***
“Cameron is a master of machinery and weaponry, a technical wizard who replaces Scott’s refinement with his own kind of muscularity… But with either film, you leave the theater drained, physically exhausted, well-rewarded for all your suffering.” (Newsday)
“It’s like a romantic symphony that won’t come to an end. But it keeps you high.” (New York Magazine)
“Delivering generously on the promise he demonstrated in The Terminator, Cameron has given us a seamless motion picture that transforms its not-for-all-tastes subject matter into the stuff of across-the-board appeal.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
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Friday, May 30
Doors 9:30 pm | Movie 10:00 pm *Start time is subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Missed out on the Double Bill? We’ve got you covered with #FridayLateNight 2-for-1 tickets!
Advanced tickets at www.riotheatretickets.ca
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ALIENS (James Cameron, 1986 / 137 mins / 18A) Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo’s deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
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*Minors permitted w. adult. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. No outside food or drink permitted.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability). Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime.
*All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, transfers or exchanges.
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