This Epping Movie Theater Is Renting Space For Private Showings

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Let me take a minute to state the extremely obvious. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on many pleasures we used to have in life, and a big one is enjoying live music.

Another is going to the movies.

I suppose they could seat people socially distanced, but who wants to sit and watch a movie with a mask on the entire time? How would we eat popcorn or Sour Patch Kids?

O'Neil Cinemas on Calef Highway in Epping have been doing something pretty awesome — and COVID-19 friendly.

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According to their Facebook, you can rent an entire theater for a private showing with your friends. All the rental durations are for 2 1/2 hours and you can invite up to 25 people for $150. ($6 for each addition person).

I am here for this! What an awesome way to support a local business while still following coronavirus guidelines.

However, I do have a few questions. If all my guests are over 21, can we bring cocktails? (I think I know the answer, but it never hurts to ask). Also, is there an option to hook up a gaming console and play video games for your allotted 2 1/2 hours? I know someone who would be all over that.

I would feel so fancy if me and my friends had an entire theater to ourselves. I would make everyone dress up and pretend it was a red carpet event! What movie would you want to privately screen with your friends? I couldn't pick just one so here are my top eight choices:

Titanic (except this is longer than the allotted 2.5 hours so maybe just the first half? We all know how it ends anyway)
Clueless
Mean Girls
Sex and the City (the first movie. Duh)
Pitch Perfect 1
The Notebook
Billy Madison
Scream

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