Cinema & screenings / Old Redford
Redford Theatre
Classic films, special screenings, and live events share the Redford Theatre calendar.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
This volunteer-run cinema publishes a changing film calendar. Special events may have different ticket prices and door times from regular screenings.
- Redford Theatre
- Old Redford
- Official calendar and visiting information
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 6
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Sam Raimi born 1959 · film director, producer, screenwriter
Related place
The Evil Dead (then titled The Book of the Dead) had its first screening here on October 15, 1981; the film still returns for Halloween shows.
- Bruce Campbell born 1958 · actor, producer, director, writer
Favorite haunt
A childhood movie haunt; he and Raimi picked it for The Evil Dead's first screening on October 15, 1981.
- David Robert Mitchell born 1974 · film director, screenwriter
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Historic Old Redford movie palace with a working theater organ, used for the movie-date scene in It Follows; still shows classic films.
- Ellen Sandweiss born 1958 · actress, singer
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1928 neighborhood movie palace, still showing films with its theater organ; The Evil Dead had its premiere screening here on Oct. 15, 1981.
- Rob Tapert born 1955 · film and television producer, writer, director
Related place
The Evil Dead, produced by Tapert, had its first screening here on October 15, 1981.
- John H. Kunsky 1874–1952 · movie theater magnate, broadcaster
Founded
Japanese-themed neighborhood palace from Kunsky's chain, still showing classic films with its original Barton organ under the Motor City Theatre Organ Society.
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Oct 2, 2026, 8:00 PMThe Sixth Sense (1999)
The Sixth Sense (1999) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 9, 2026, 8:00 PMThey Live (1988)
They Live (1988) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 PMCasper (1995)
Casper (1995) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 10, 2026, 8:00 PMAn American Werewolf in London (1981)
An American Werewolf in London (1981) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 16, 2026, 8:00 PMYoung Frankenstein (1974)
Young Frankenstein (1974) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 PMThe Fly (1958)
The Fly (1958) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 PMThe Fly (1986)
The Fly (1986) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 PMDouble Feature: The Fog (1980) and Carnival of Souls (1962) Donor Event
Double Feature: The Fog (1980) and Carnival of Souls (1962) Donor Event — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 24, 2026, 8:00 PMThe Unknown (1927)
The Unknown (1927) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 30, 2026, 8:00 PMScream (1996)
Scream (1996) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PMBuffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 PMEvil Dead 2 Dead by Dawn (1987) in 35mm
Evil Dead 2 Dead by Dawn (1987) in 35mm — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Nov 6, 2026, 8:00 PMLight in the Dark Musical Theatre Company Presents: Rocky Horror: Sweet Transvest-Night
Light in the Dark Musical Theatre Company Presents: Rocky Horror: Sweet Transvest-Night — stage performance at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PMAll About Eve (1950)
All About Eve (1950) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PMThe Departed (2006)
The Departed (2006) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PMHome for the Holidays (1995)
Home for the Holidays (1995) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Dec 4, 2026, 8:00 PMNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Dec 5, 2026, 2:00 PMThe Polar Express (2004)
The Polar Express (2004) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Dec 5, 2026, 8:00 PMThe Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Dec 6, 2026, 2:00 PMHoliday Mystery Movie
Holiday Mystery Movie — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PMHome Alone (1990)
Home Alone (1990) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
Dec 18, 2026, 8:00 PMIt’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) — film screening at Redford Theatre, Detroit.
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