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Area Premiere — THTHNG: DESOLATION UNKNOWN, the first full-length film created with AI
June 30, 2023 : 7:00 pm
Created by filmmakers Robbie Martin and Kelly Porter, THTHNG: Desolation Unknown is the 1st part of a 3-part horror anthology homage to one of the greatest horror films of all-time. Desolation Unknown is also the first full length ‘film’ created in part with AI technology.
A virtual Q&A with the filmmakers will follow the film.
Presented in 4k resolution at a classic 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
Audience Reactions from the World Premiere:
“THTHNG IS AT THE BIRTH OF A BRAND-NEW ERA OF FILMMAKING FRESH WITH A NEW SET OF TOOLS ONLY LIMITED BY THE FILMMAKERS’ IMAGINATION”
“I DON’T THINK I HAVE EVER SEEN THE HUMAN BODY SO HILARIOUSLY DISRESPECTED”
“EXTREMELY ENTERTAINING AND A BREAKTHROUGH IN TECHNOLOGY”
“IF CANCER WAS CONNECTED TO AN AI AND IT WAS TRYING TO EXPLAIN WHAT AND WHY IT WAS TRYING TO DO TO HUMANITY”
“ONE OF THE MOST CREATIVE AND INTERESTING USES OF AI ON A CULTURAL LEVEL, REMARKABLE”
“IT TAKES WHAT YOU THOUGHT WAS … UNHINGED ABOUT AI , AND THEN TURNS THAT UP SEVERAL MORE NOTCHES TO DO SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE, HILARIOUS & DISTURBING”
THEATER POLICIES
All seats are first-come, first-served.
The theater opens 30 minutes prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events and pre-shows when the theater opens at the listed start time.
All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.
Tickets can be purchased using the BUY TICKETS link above. Upon ordering, you will receive a confirmation email from Square. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the show at the concession counter.
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When an event is sold out, we reserve the right to release open seats to customers on the waitlist. If you have a pre-purchased ticket and arrive late and there is no seat for you, your ticket will be refunded.
All screenings are held in our indoor theater unless indicated otherwise in the event description above.
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