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A brand-new 4K restoration of Tobe Hooper’s sci-fi horror classic is coming to the Music Box Theatre in Chicago for a limited three-show engagement! Horror fans and sci-fi lovers won’t want to miss this visually stunning revival of Hooper’s cult favorite based on Colin Wilson’s novel The Space Vampires.

📅 Showtimes:

• Friday, November 7 — Midnight

• Saturday, November 8 — Midnight

• Monday, November 10 — 4:15 PM

The story begins when a space shuttle crew discovers a mysterious alien spacecraft containing three humanoid beings in suspended animation. But when the creatures are brought back to Earth for scientific study, a terrifying truth emerges—they are space vampires who feed not on blood, but on human life-force.

After escaping containment, the alien beings unleash chaos on London. With apocalyptic consequences unfolding, the only hope for survival rests with the shuttle mission’s sole survivor, played by Steve Railsback, who must race against time to stop them.

This thrilling sci-fi horror film features a powerhouse creative team, including:

• Director Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist)

• Co-writer Dan O’Bannon (Alien, Return of the Living Dead)

• A stellar cast featuring Peter Firth, Frank Finlay, and Patrick Stewart

• The unforgettable performance of Mathilda May, whose portrayal of the seductive alien leader remains iconic

This 4K restoration offers fans an opportunity to experience Hooper’s visionary, cosmic horror tale like never before—crisp visuals, restored details, and a cinematic atmosphere perfect for the historic Music Box Theatre.

Don’t miss one of the most striking blends of science fiction, cosmic horror, and cult cinema returning to the big screen for three shows only.

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