DENVER, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After a year
off, RiffTrax's Michael J.
Nelson, Kevin
Murphy, and Bill
Corbett (of Mystery Science Theater
3000® fame) are back in theaters nationwide with two
all-new riffs on 80's B-movie classics: MST3K favorite
"Hobgoblins" and the made-for-television supernatural horror
film "Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes."
"Over the last 12 years the RiffTrax season has become a staple for
fans, and we're excited to be able to bring two new live shows back
to theaters this year!" Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt said.
Tickets for the two "RiffTrax Live" titles can
be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater
box offices. For a complete list of theater locations, visit the
Fathom Events website (participating theaters are subject
to change).
"RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins"
Tuesday, August 16 at 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm
CT & taped-delayed 7 p.m.
MST/8 p.m. PST AK & HI
At an abandoned old movie studio, security guards keep
getting mysteriously murdered. The mystery: Why are there so many
security guards for an abandoned old movie studio?! But forget
that; the real secret is Hobgoblins! Cheap rubber puppets from
outer space! Who vaguely resemble Gremlins! But not enough to bring
on a lawsuit! Their power: they'll make your wildest fantasies come
true, and then you die, laughingly and embarrassingly.
The studio's new security guard, Kevin (no relation) quickly
learns the secret of the Hobgoblins, and even more quickly lets
them escape. Now it's up to the inept Kevin and sexually-obsessed
pals to thwart the Hobgoblins before they take over the world, or
at least various neighborhoods in the Greater Los Angeles Area!
Back in the era of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Hobgoblins
nearly destroyed Mike and the Bots. But the combined powers of
Bill, Mike and Kevin will turn this wretched chunk of cheese into
comedy gold!
"RiffTrax Live: Amityville 4: The Evil
Escapes"
Tuesday, October
26 at 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT & taped-delayed 7 p.m. MST/8 p.m.
PST AK & HI
There's still evil up there at the old Amityville house. A
group of priests gathers to quell the demon that has long plagued
this lovely five-bed, four-bath Dutch Colonial full of old-world
charm and lots of curb appeal. BUT - the evil escapes! Which should
have been made obvious by the movie's title. And how does it
escape? Like all evil does: by possessing a tacky floor lamp,
getting sold at a garage sale and shipped to Los Angeles, where most evil household décor
eventually finds a home.
Soon the demonic floor lamp begins its reign of terror in the
home of an innocent family, killing pets and home repairmen,
forcing children to use power tools in unsafe ways, and possessing
the soul of the youngest sister Jessica, who immediately begins to
act like a total jerk.
It's up to the young priest Father Kibbler to save the family
and confront the evil lamp, face-to-bulb, before more people die.
Okay, more people DO die, but can Father Kibbler finally put an end
to it? Join Bill, Mike and Kevin in theaters nationwide for the
perfect Halloween treat—a night with Rifftrax Live and Amityville
4: The Evil Escapes!
Since first partnering in 2009, the RiffTrax and Fathom Events
partnership has resulted in the screening of 34 unique titles, over
60 play dates, with more than 1.1 million tickets sold for a total
gross box revenue of $14.6 million
(not including this year's events).
RiffTrax Live, a theatrical comedy experience, is best enjoyed
with friends, and so RiffTraxians, MSTies, and comedy fans alike
will meet up in theaters to enjoy the show, live on the big screen.
Mike, Kevin, and Bill perform their ultra-funny commentary
("riffing") in front of a live audience, with the resulting
hilarity beamed via satellite to movie theaters nationwide.
"Over the last 12 years the RiffTrax season has become a staple
for fans, and we're excited to be able to bring two new live shows
back to theaters this year!" Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt said. "We look forward to continuing
our partnership and bringing RiffTrax comedy to fans across the
country for years to come."
"The whole RiffTrax crew is thrilled to be back live and in
front of people," said RiffTrax.com CEO David Martin. "We so appreciate our fans'
patience during the pandemic but cannot wait to do what we do for
an audience. See you in the theaters!"
For artwork/photos related to "RiffTrax Live" visit
the Fathom Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in
the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of
content to movie theaters in North
America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC);
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal Cinemas, a
subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). Fathom operates
the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety
of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the
top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more
information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
About RiffTrax
RiffTrax is an entertainment company
featuring the stars of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning
show "Mystery Science Theater 3000." Comedians Michael J. Nelson,
Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo) and
Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot), bring
their funny running MST3K-type commentary to movies of all kind.
From riffs on the biggest Hollywood blockbusters to the worst B-movies,
RiffTrax has a library of over 500 titles available at RiffTrax.com
and on digital platforms everywhere. RiffTrax has also produced
five prime time television specials for the National Geographic
Channel. RiffTrax releases a newly riffed movie, short film or TV
program each week, and performs the RiffTrax Live comedy series
four times a year where a movie is riffed live and simulcast into
over 700 theaters across North
America. Our brand-new RiffTrax app on iOS and Android
magically syncs our Riffs to the biggest blockbuster movies like
Star Wars, Twilight and Harry
Potter. RiffTrax was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in
San Diego, CA. To find out more
about RiffTrax, visit www.rifftrax.com/aboutus.
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