CELEBRATE BATMAN DAY AT THE HISTORIC HOWELL THEATER

Showtimes:

• Saturday September 20th at 4pm

Running time: 1hr 16m

Rated PG

PLOT: In this animated feature set in the 1940s, the troubled yet heroic Batman (Kevin Conroy) is pitted against a mysterious figure who is rubbing out Gotham City's most dangerous criminals, and who many believe is the caped crusader himself. Batman's alter ego, millionaire Bruce Wayne, is about to get married to the lovely Andrea Beaumont (Dana Delany), who helps him recover from his need to avenge his parents' murder -- meaning that his crime-fighting days may be numbered.

CTH’s Improv Troupe is BACK — and better than ever!

Get ready for a night of laughs, surprises, and no-holds-barred comedy!

DATE: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Doors open at 6:30 // Show starts at 7:00 PM

Adult beverages + theater concessions available for purchase

Heads up — this show is for grown-ups only! Mature content, adult language — viewer discretion advised.

Tickets go fast, so don’t wait:

Come see why our improv shows keep selling out!

CELEBRATE BATMAN DAY AT THE HISTORIC HOWELL THEATER

Showtimes:

• Saturday September 20th at 7pm

Running time: 2hr 32m

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace

PLOT: With the help of allies, Lt. Jim Gordon and DA Harvey Dent, Batman is able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a young criminal calling himself the Joker suddenly throws the town into chaos, the caped crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism.

It is the 10th year for the 12 Hour Horror Movie Invasion sponsored by Barking Lot Pet Groomer!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4th starting at 11:00 a.m.! Gather your friends and enjoy a day packed with classic horror movie favorites!

Back again this year by popular demand will be David Hayes, horror and exploitation film historian, as our special guest host. He will be providing introductions and commentary, as well as running our free raffles throughout the day.

The day will include six movies. You will be able to order pizza by the slice when you arrive for the lunch break at 12:45pm. There will be a dinner break from 6:30pm to 7:30pm where you can enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many fine restaurants in downtown Howell.

12 Hour Horror Movie Invasion Admission:

SATURDAY OCTOBER 4th

Doors open at 10am!

Advance $48 'All Day Pass' tickets (good for all 6 movies) purchased prior to Saturday 10/4 include all you can eat popcorn and fountain drink for the day.

Individual movie admission $8.95

The 12 Hour Horror Movie Invasion Schedule Below:

11am Welcome

11:15am HORROR EXPRESS (1972, 1hr 30m)

12:45pm to 1:30pm Lunch - Pizza slices available for $2.50 each (cheese or pepperoni)

1:30pm Raffle

1:45pm POPCORN (1991, 1hr 31m)

3:15pm DEMONS (1985, 1hr 28m)

4:45pm Raffle

5pm SHIVERS (1975, 1hr 27m)

6:30pm Dinner Break

7:30pm The final raffle

7:45pm JENNIFER’S BODY (2009, 1hr 45m)

9:30pm AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000, 1hr 42m)

11:15pm SURPRISE MOVIE

TIM BURTON RETROSPECTIVE

Showtimes:

• Monday October 6th at 7pm

Running time: 1hr 50m

Rated PG-13 for sci-fi fantasy violence and brief sexuality

Plot: A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale (Jack Nicholson) receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler (Pierce Brosnan) that the Martians' mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.

20th Anniversary

Showtimes:

• Wednesday October 8th at 7pm - One night only!

Running time: 2hr

Rated R

Plot: The Devil’s Rejects – the second installment of writer-director Rob Zombie’s demented Firefly trilogy – celebrates 20 years of depravity and dismemberment with a nationwide theatrical release on October 6 & 8. Brought to you by Fathom Events, and with a new introduction by Rob Zombie, the film begins with revenge-crazed Sheriff Wydell and his men surrounding the Firefly’s’ homestead, guns blazing – but when the smoke clears, Otis and his sister, Baby, have managed to escape. Taking refuge – and hostages – in a back-road motel, the most-wanted siblings’ rendezvous with their deranged partner in crime, Captain Spaulding, killing whoever happens to stand in their way. But as the body count mounts higher, Sheriff Wydell decides to “cross the line” and take the law into his own hands, paving the way for one of the most terrifying, mayhem-filled showdowns in cinematic history.

Special Admission: $5

Showtimes:

• Sunday October 12th at 4pm • 7pm -ONE DAY ONLY!

Running time: 1hr 45m

Rated NOT RATED

Plot: After graduating from journalism school, Nick Beaulieu returns to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to document its surging racial justice movement while seeking to reconnect with his staunchly pro-Trump father Randy - a task made more urgent when Randy is unexpectedly diagnosed with stage-4 cancer.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA:

Whether you’re discovering the small town of Forks for the first time or finally seeing it on the big screen, this is your invitation to experience The Twilight Saga. The epic story of forbidden love, the dangerous struggle between vampires and werewolves, and the price of eternity are revealed in Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Forever Begins Again.

Features new insight from filmmakers – including behind-the-scenes stories and untold moments from the directors and producers who helped bring the saga to life.

Showtimes:

• Wednesday October 29th at 7pm

Running time: 2hr 7m

Rated PG-13 for some violence and a scene of sensuality

Plot: Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) doesn’t expect much when she moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, until she meets the mysterious and handsome Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) — a boy who’s hiding a dark secret: he’s a vampire. As their worlds and hearts collide, Edward must battle the bloodlust raging inside him as well as a coterie of undead that would make Bella their prey. Based on The New York Times best-selling sensation by Stephenie Meyer, Twilight adds a dangerous twist to the classic story of star-crossed lovers. 

THE TWILIGHT SAGA:

Whether you’re discovering the small town of Forks for the first time or finally seeing it on the big screen, this is your invitation to experience The Twilight Saga. The epic story of forbidden love, the dangerous struggle between vampires and werewolves, and the price of eternity are revealed in Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Forever Begins Again.

Features new insight from filmmakers – including behind-the-scenes stories and untold moments from the directors and producers who helped bring the saga to life.

Showtimes:

• Thursday October 30th at 7pm

Running time: 2hr 10m

Rated PG-13 for some violence and action

Plot: Bella Swan is on the cusp of her 18th birthday and blissfully happy with her undead beau Edward Cullen. While celebrating her birthday with Edward's family of `vegetarian' vampires, a frightening incident convinces Edward that he's simply too dangerous to be around his sweetheart. He decides to leave the town of Forks in order to ensure her safety - leaving her behind, angry and depressed.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA:

Whether you’re discovering the small town of Forks for the first time or finally seeing it on the big screen, this is your invitation to experience The Twilight Saga. The epic story of forbidden love, the dangerous struggle between vampires and werewolves, and the price of eternity are revealed in Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Forever Begins Again.

Features new insight from filmmakers – including behind-the-scenes stories and untold moments from the directors and producers who helped bring the saga to life.

Showtimes:

• Friday October 31st at 4pm • 7pm

Running time: 2hr 4m

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and some sensuality

Plot: Danger once again surrounds Bella, as a string of mysterious killings terrorizes Seattle and a malicious vampire continues her infernal quest for revenge. Amid the tumult, Bella must choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob, knowing that her decision may ignite the long-simmering feud between vampire and werewolf.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA:

Whether you’re discovering the small town of Forks for the first time or finally seeing it on the big screen, this is your invitation to experience The Twilight Saga. The epic story of forbidden love, the dangerous struggle between vampires and werewolves, and the price of eternity are revealed in Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Forever Begins Again.

Features new insight from filmmakers – including behind-the-scenes stories and untold moments from the directors and producers who helped bring the saga to life.

Showtimes:

• Saturday November 1st at 4pm • 7pm

Running time: 1hr 57m

Rated PG-13 for disturbing images, violence, sexuality/partial nudity and some thematic elements

Plot: At last, Bella and Edward are getting married. When Jacob finds out that Bella wants to spend her honeymoon as a human, he is horrified, for Edward's passion could accidentally kill her. Bella does indeed survive her honeymoon, but a new complication arises when she discovers that she's pregnant, and the child is growing at an alarming rate. The pregnancy sets the wolves against Bella and Edward, but Jacob vows to protect his friend.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA:

Whether you’re discovering the small town of Forks for the first time or finally seeing it on the big screen, this is your invitation to experience The Twilight Saga. The epic story of forbidden love, the dangerous struggle between vampires and werewolves, and the price of eternity are revealed in Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Forever Begins Again.

Features new insight from filmmakers – including behind-the-scenes stories and untold moments from the directors and producers who helped bring the saga to life.

Showtimes:

• Sunday November 2nd at 4pm • 7pm

Running time: 1hr 55m

Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence including disturbing images, some sensuality and partial nudity

Plot: Bella awakes, as a vampire, from her life-threatening labor, and her newborn daughter, Renesmee, proves to be very special indeed. While Bella adjusts to her new state of being, Renesmee experiences accelerated growth. When the Volturi learn of the baby's existence, they declare her to be an abomination and sentence the Cullens to death. Bella, Edward and the rest of the clan seek help from allies around the world to protect their family.

TIM BURTON RETROSPECTIVE

Showtimes:

• Monday November 3rd at 7pm

Running time: 2hr 6m

Rated PG-13 for brooding, dark violence

Plot: The monstrous Penguin (Danny DeVito), who lives in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with wicked shock-headed businessman Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) to topple the Batman (Michael Keaton) once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant, Selina Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer), finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she is transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.

Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy The Mail Girl make their first time appearance in Michigan coming to the Historic Howell Theater, Saturday November 8th (SOLD OUT) and Sunday November 9th (SOLD OUT) ‘Joe Bob’s Indoor Drive-In Geek Out: Cult of the Rock Star Night' presented by Grand Finals Entertainment and the Historic Howell Theater!

Saturday & Sunday SCHEDULE:

• Doors open at 1pm

• Signing 2pm-4pm

• Intro +Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) at 4pm

• Q&A 6pm to 7pm

• Intro + Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) at 7pm

TICKET ADMISSION: BOTH Saturday & Sunday shows are completely sold out.

NOTE: Admission to the event does not include price of merch / autographs / photos.

APPEARANCE PRICING INFO:

Joe Bob & Darcy Merch is $30 and up and includes a selfie. A selfie with no purchase is $20.

Joe Bob Briggs Bio: John Bloom, best known as his alter ego, “Joe Bob Briggs,” is a nationally syndicated “drive-in movie critic” whose wisecracking take on B-movies was featured on two long-running late-night television shows, first on The Movie Channel and then on TNT. That tradition continues with his latest series, THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS, currently featured on SHUDDER, AMC’s streaming platform.

Darcy the Mail Girl Bio: Darcy the Mail Girl, also known as Diana Prince, is best known for her role on The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs on Shudder. She serves as Joe Bob's right-hand woman, handling social media interaction, cosplaying, and generally supporting the show.

TIM BURTON RETROSPECTIVE

Showtimes:

• Monday December 8th at 7pm

Running time: 1hr 45m

Rated PG

Plot: A scientist (Vincent Price) builds an animated human being -- the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, though, leaving the young man with a freakish appearance accentuated by the scissor blades he has instead of hands. Loving suburban saleswoman Peg (Dianne Wiest) discovers Edward and takes him home, where he falls for Peg's teen daughter (Winona Ryder). However, despite his kindness and artistic talent, Edward's hands make him an outcast.

Grand Finals Entertainment & Historic Howell Theater present The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 40th Anniversary with Bill Moseley & Caroline Williams in person!

DATE: SATURDAY AUGUST 22nd , 2026

EVENT SCHEDULE:

+ Photo Op at 2pm (Requires ticket admission)

• Doors at 3pm

• Signing at 4pm

• Q&A at 6pm

• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 Screening at 7pm

TICKET PRICING:

• EARLY BIRD: $25 (UNTIL 10/31)

• PRE SALE: $30 (11/1 TO 8/21/26

• DAY OF EVENT: $35

PHOTO OP PRICING:

+ Photo with Caroline Williams (in costume) & Bill Moseley $145

• Up to four people in photo

• Includes 1 hour early entry and photo print

CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPHS & PHOTO PRICING:

Caroline Williams: Autograph $50 / Selfie $20 / Autograph & Selfie Combo $60

Bill Moseley: Autograph $40 / Selfie $40 / Autograph & Selfie Combo $60 / Premium Item Autographed (Figures, Masks, Props etc) $60

CASH ONLY!

NOTE: Admission to the event does not include price of autograph or photos.

About Bill Mosely: Primarily known for his performances in horror films. His best-known roles include Chop Top in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Otis B. Driftwood in Rob Zombie's Firefly trilogy, Luigi Largo in Repo! The Genetic Opera, and The Magician in Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival.

About Caroline Willams: She is best known for her role as Stretch in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre film series. Her other film roles include Alamo Bay, The Legend of Billie Jean, Stepfather II, Days of Thunder, Leprechaun 3, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Halloween II, and Hatchet III.

About The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 : Chainsaw-wielding maniac Leatherface (Bill Johnson) is up to his cannibalistic ways once again, along with the rest of his twisted clan, including the equally disturbed Chop-Top (Bill Moseley). This time, the masked killer has set his sights on pretty disc jockey Vanita Stretch Brock (Caroline Williams), who teams up with Texas lawman Lefty Enright (Dennis Hopper) to battle the psychopath and his family deep within their lair, a macabre abandoned amusement park.

Originally Released: August 22, 1986 Running time: 1h 40m Directed by: Tobe Hooper