The american movie drive-in experience is coming to the Isle of Wight for the first time this June thanks to the efforts of a new Island venture.
Islanders are being given the chance to watch three all-time favourite movies on the big screen from the comfort of their own motor thanks to Sunset Boulevard Drive-In Movies between 20th-22nd June.
It is the first time a drive-in movie event has been held on the Isle of Wight and will be the only open air cinema event this year. Films will be screened on a whopping top of the range LED screen that boasts stunning visuals even in bright sunshine and will be constructed in the car park of Amazon World in Newchurch.
Movie lovers will be able to roll up, park up and tune the car radio into a unique frequency for the audio to be streamed directly into each vehicle, alongside mega surround sound speakers boosting the whole experience. Delicious popcorn, candy floss, hot dogs and other beverages will all be on sale each evening making it the All American experience to remember.
One movie will be shown each night for three nights from 19:45, with gates opening at 18:30.
Grease – Friday 20th June 2014
This timeless fave sees good girl Sandy & greaser Danny fall in love over summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Boasting hit songs including Summer Nights, Greased Lightning & Beauty School Dropout, this fun musical will make you want to get up & dance
Top Gun – Saturday 21st June 2014
Do you have the need…the need for speed? Starring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer & Meg Ryan, this 1986 classic follows Naval pilots Maverick & Goose as they train to become Top Guns at the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School. Adrenalin pumping flight scenes, an unforgettable soundtrack & that volley ball tournament make for one of the most iconic movies of the Eighties.
Dirty Dancing – Sunday 22nd June 2014
26 years ago, it danced its way into the hearts of a generation & teenage girls everywhere. Dirty Dancing emerged as one of the iconic romantic films of the 1980′s. In this ‘coming of age’ classic, affluent ‘Baby’ Houseman meets Johnny Castle, a working class dance instructor while vacationing at a ritzy summer resort with her family. Watch the chemistry & phenomenal choreography as Baby matures from an awkward novice into a polished performer under the guidance & attention of Castle
For a limited time only, each movie costs just £12.50 per car – or watch all three for the extra special price of only £35.00 per car. Tickets are available exclusively via money-saving website The Price is Wight at https://thepriceiswight.co.uk/deals/drive-in-movies/.
