By: Megan Fabry
Alamo Drafthouse is a nationally-known theater that introduces one-of-a-kind cinematic experiences for customers such as special movie parties while also presenting mainstream film screenings.
This season, Alamo held their annual “Drafthouse of Horrors,” a month-long event where the theater shows a variety of new and old horror films for fans of the macabre to enjoy.
Although they set time aside in October for the true horror fans, they also have movie parties that, while there is an element of fright, aren’t gruesome and morbid.
On Halloween night, Alamo Drafthouse featured “Beetlejuice” as a special movie party that featured costumes, props and even a pre-show that included a wedding ceremony.
UNO professor David Sutera, Ph.D, took his Media Storytelling II class to the “Beetlejuice” movie party as a more hands-on way to teach them about how to tell a good story.
“Going to the movies is more interactive than a lecture because we’re not just watching the movie,” Media Storytelling II student Grant Rohan said. “You’re interacting with other audience members and you’re actively interested in the film. It’s good for the community because they bring together other die-hard fans of that movie and you can meet others who enjoy the film as much as you do.”
Alamo Drafthouse Creative Director Derek Dillon takes charge of what movies will be shown during the movie parties as well as creating a fun atmosphere through props and food items created special for each show.
“It’s creating that kind of community experience,” Dillon said. “These are people who have seen each other over and over again, whether it be Beetlejuice of Army of Darkness of Princess Bride, these people are becoming friends and it’s creating a sense of community through these kind of events.”
For more information on special events and movie parties go to drafthouse.com/omaha
Quinton Brodnak wipes away a tear as he listens to his fiancée’s wedding vows. 
The couple ends the ceremony with a kiss. 
Brodnak smiles as he watches his bride come down the Alamo Drafthouse steps. 
A reminder of the Halloween movie party hangs in the Midtown Liquid Sunshine Taproom. 
Brodnak hands out tickets to friends attending the surprise wedding. 
Movie fans donned in costumes wait outside the theater to receive their movie props. 
The“Beetlejuice” movie party featured props such as squishy eyeballs, maraca’s and chattering teeth. 
The Midtown Alamo location features an “Iron Giant” theme. 
An “Iron Giant” statue stands proudly on the second floor of the Alamo Midtown location. 
Moviegoer Rebecca Bellows stands still as her partner attempts to wrap her like a mummy for a prize during “The Mummy” movie party pre-show. 
Alamo announcer counts down to participants of the mummy game. 
The La-Vista Alamo location flaunts a Star Wars theme that includes a Death Star and the Emperor’s chair. 
Alamo announcer instructs guests on what to do with each prop for “The Mummy” movie party. 
A guest reaches to grab the props before heading into the theater. 
“The Mummy” movie props includes a flying glider, flashlights and a lighter with the Alamo emblem.
