Wed, January Wed, Jan 1, 2025
Nosferatu (2024)
From writer-director Robert Eggers (THE WITCH, THE LIGHTHOUSE) NOSFERATU is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifyin... Read more
Flow
A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with... Read more
Thu, January Thu, Jan 2, 2025
The Silver Fox: Howard Hawks Matinees
In the golden age of Hollywood, many filmmakers found their niche, and stuck to it. Director-producer Howard Hawks reveled in variety, taking on each... Read more
Rio Bravo
Part of: The Silver Fox: Howard Hawks Matinees
A Western about relationships, honor, purple light in the canyon, and the inexhaustibly fine line between “good” and “good enough,” RIO BRAVO is just... Read more
Thu, Jan 2
Flow
A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with... Read more
Thu, Jan 2
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
The angelically beautiful Catherine Deneuve was launched to stardom by this dazzling musical heart-tugger from Jacques Demy. She plays an umbrella-sho... Read more
Fri, January Fri, Jan 3, 2025
The Room
This “electrifying American black comedy about love, passion, betrayal and lies” stars (and was directed, written and produced by) the mysterious Tomm... Read more
Fri, Jan 3
Sat, January Sat, Jan 4, 2025
The Silver Fox: Howard Hawks Matinees
In the golden age of Hollywood, many filmmakers found their niche, and stuck to it. Director-producer Howard Hawks reveled in variety, taking on each... Read more
Rio Bravo
Part of: The Silver Fox: Howard Hawks Matinees
A Western about relationships, honor, purple light in the canyon, and the inexhaustibly fine line between “good” and “good enough,” RIO BRAVO is just... Read more
Sat, Jan 4
Porcelain War
Winner of the 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize: U.S. Documentary, PORCELAIN WAR is a stunning tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, embodying t... Read more
Sat, Jan 4
Rocky Horror Picture Show
This notorious horror parody — a fast-paced potpourri of camp, sci-fi and rock ‘n’ roll, among other things — tracks the exploits of naïve couple Brad... Read more
Sat, Jan 4
Sun, January Sun, Jan 5, 2025
The Silver Fox: Howard Hawks Matinees
In the golden age of Hollywood, many filmmakers found their niche, and stuck to it. Director-producer Howard Hawks reveled in variety, taking on each... Read more
A Girl in Every Port
Part of: The Silver Fox: Howard Hawks Matinees
A bracelet charm inscribed with a heart and an anchor sparks conflict and real connection in Howard Hawks's uproarious and implicitly romantic comedy... Read more
Sun, Jan 5
Music Box Movie Trivia
What makes Music Box Trivia Chicago's premier movie trivia?Six rounds of movie trivia, including audio and visual components. A beautiful community. S... Read more
Sun, Jan 5
Mon, January Mon, Jan 6, 2025
January Giallo 2025
Music Box of Horrors is thrilled to be back for another installment of January Giallo, in partnership with our friends at Cinematic Void! This year we... Read more
Blood and Black Lace
Part of: January Giallo 2025
Before Dario Argento’s DEEP RED, there was Mario Bava’s BLOOD AND BLACK LACE. At the Cristiana Haute Couture fashion house, models and their boyfriend... Read more
Mon, Jan 6
Tue, January Tue, Jan 7, 2025
Wed, January Wed, Jan 8, 2025
Thu, January Thu, Jan 9, 2025
Music Box Bingo
On the 1st Thursday of the month (unless noted), join us in the Music Box Lounge 7-10 PM for the infamous MUSIC BOX BINGO! Hosted by your good-time ga... Read more
Thu, Jan 9
Fri, January Fri, Jan 10, 2025
Sat, January Sat, Jan 11, 2025
The Brutalist
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet afte... Read more
Bluebeard's Castle
It was once declared ‘unperformable’ due to its lack of stage action. But Powell turned this to his advantage when he adapted Bluebeard’s Castle for G... Read more
Sat, Jan 11
Sun, January Sun, Jan 12, 2025
The Brutalist
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet afte... Read more
Bluebeard's Castle
It was once declared ‘unperformable’ due to its lack of stage action. But Powell turned this to his advantage when he adapted Bluebeard’s Castle for G... Read more
Sun, Jan 12
Mon, January Mon, Jan 13, 2025
The Brutalist
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet afte... Read more
January Giallo 2025
Music Box of Horrors is thrilled to be back for another installment of January Giallo, in partnership with our friends at Cinematic Void! This year we... Read more
The Fourth Victim
Part of: January Giallo 2025
In this unsung giallo, Academy Award® nominated Hollywood exile Carroll Baker (BABY DOLL, SOMETHING WILD) stars as Julie, the new bride of a wealthy B... Read more
Mon, Jan 13
Tue, January Tue, Jan 14, 2025
The Brutalist
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet afte... Read more
Wed, January Wed, Jan 15, 2025
The Brutalist
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet afte... Read more
Thu, January Thu, Jan 16, 2025
The Brutalist
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet afte... Read more
Fri, January Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Lifers: A Local H Movie
The first movie from hometown cult-rock heroes LOCAL H returns to the Music Box for its debut midnight screening — where it belongs! Written, directed... Read more
Fri, Jan 17
Animation Adventures
Discover fantastic worlds, nostalgic favorites and arthouse gems with Animation Adventures at the Music Box Theatre! This recurring film series celebr... Read more
The Time Masters
Part of: Animation Adventures
Directed by visionary science-fiction animator René Laloux (Fantastic Planet) and designed by the legendary Jean Giraud (a.k.a. Mœbius) The Time Mast... Read more
Fri, Jan 17
Sat, January Sat, Jan 18, 2025
Animation Adventures
Discover fantastic worlds, nostalgic favorites and arthouse gems with Animation Adventures at the Music Box Theatre! This recurring film series celebr... Read more
The Time Masters
Part of: Animation Adventures
Directed by visionary science-fiction animator René Laloux (Fantastic Planet) and designed by the legendary Jean Giraud (a.k.a. Mœbius) The Time Mast... Read more
Sat, Jan 18
Sun, January Sun, Jan 19, 2025
Animation Adventures
Discover fantastic worlds, nostalgic favorites and arthouse gems with Animation Adventures at the Music Box Theatre! This recurring film series celebr... Read more
The Time Masters
Part of: Animation Adventures
Directed by visionary science-fiction animator René Laloux (Fantastic Planet) and designed by the legendary Jean Giraud (a.k.a. Mœbius) The Time Mast... Read more
Sun, Jan 19
Music Box Movie Trivia
What makes Music Box Trivia Chicago's premier movie trivia?Six rounds of movie trivia, including audio and visual components. A beautiful community. S... Read more
Sun, Jan 19
Bijou
A “straight” construction worker receives an invitation to a mysterious club named Bijou after witnessing a car accident in this second feature from B... Read more
Sun, Jan 19
Mon, January Mon, Jan 20, 2025
January Giallo 2025
Music Box of Horrors is thrilled to be back for another installment of January Giallo, in partnership with our friends at Cinematic Void! This year we... Read more
Corpse Mania
Part of: January Giallo 2025
Surprisingly tasteful (but not that tasteful) for a movie about a necrophiliac serial killer, Corpse Mania stands out as a rare example of an Asian gi... Read more
Mon, Jan 20
Tue, January Tue, Jan 21, 2025
Wed, January Wed, Jan 22, 2025
Strange and Found
Chicago VHS all-stars, Joe Pickett (Found Footage Fest) and Scott Miller (Strange Tapes Zine) have a combined VHS collection of 15,000 tapes and will... Read more
Wed, Jan 22
Thu, January Thu, Jan 23, 2025
Fri, January Fri, Jan 24, 2025
Legend
Tom Cruise stars in this visually stunning fantasy-adventure in which pure good and evil battle to the death in a mythical forest inhabited by fairies... Read more
Fri, Jan 24
Stop Making Sense
Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by criti... Read more
Fri, Jan 24
Sat, January Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Legend
Tom Cruise stars in this visually stunning fantasy-adventure in which pure good and evil battle to the death in a mythical forest inhabited by fairies... Read more
Sat, Jan 25
Sun, January Sun, Jan 26, 2025
The Silver Fox: Howard Hawks Matinees
In the golden age of Hollywood, many filmmakers found their niche, and stuck to it. Director-producer Howard Hawks reveled in variety, taking on each... Read more
Red Line 7000
Part of: The Silver Fox: Howard Hawks Matinees
The first of two films that James Caan would make with legendary filmmaker Howard Hawks—they collaborated on El Dorado a year later—was also the actor... Read more
Sun, Jan 26
Music Box Movie Trivia
What makes Music Box Trivia Chicago's premier movie trivia?Six rounds of movie trivia, including audio and visual components. A beautiful community. S... Read more
Sun, Jan 26
Mon, January Mon, Jan 27, 2025
January Giallo 2025
Music Box of Horrors is thrilled to be back for another installment of January Giallo, in partnership with our friends at Cinematic Void! This year we... Read more
Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key
Part of: January Giallo 2025
Social critique, kink and Edgar Allen Poe collide, with major genre pedigree on the side. Tarantino favorite Edwige Fenech (giallo star of ALL THE COL... Read more
Mon, Jan 27
Tue, January Tue, Jan 28, 2025
Wed, January Wed, Jan 29, 2025
Thu, January Thu, Jan 30, 2025
Fri, January Fri, Jan 31, 2025
Hundreds of Beavers
In this silent supernatural epic, a drunken applejack salesman is thrust into the frigid wilderness.Can he go from zero to hero, become North America'... Read more