Hellraiser (1987)

Banned in Ontario, endorsed by Stephen King, Clive Barker's cinematic debut Hellraiser turns 30 years old.

Hellraiser is part of the holiday 4 feature marathon at Can-View Drive-In October 1987

Mork and Mindy (1979) - Mork Meets the Racists

A vintage Mork from Ork action figure sparks memories of bizarre Mork and Mindy episode where Mork befriends White Supremacists.

The Hitcher (1986)

Siskel and Ebert hate The Hitcher so much, they imagine things that aren't actually in the movie.

The Hitcher is a popular second feature at the Can-View Drive-In, playing in both May and September of 1986

Hot To Trot (1988)

John Candy voices the homophobic, sexed-up horse in Hot to Trot alongside Bobcat Goldthwait.

Filled with all the sexual innuendo and foul language you'd expect to find a 1980's PG rated movie.

Hot to Trot plays at the Can-View Drive-In with the Bobcat Goldthwait-less Police Academy 5 in August 1988

House II: The Second Story (1987)

House II: The Second Story, PG-13 sequel to R-rated original. Features early Bill Maher appearance, Cheers alumni, and Love and Rockets comic book Easter egg.

"House II: The Second Story" plays at the Can-View Drive-In August 1987

Star Wars (1977) at the Drive-In

40th anniversary of Star Wars coming to drive-in theatres across Canada.

Star Wars opens in Ottawa, ON July 22nd 1977

Star Wars part of Dusk To Dawn marathon in Windsor, ON September 1977

Star Wars going strong in Regina, SK October 1977

Amityville 3D (1983)

In the early 80s, not only was Part 3 of any horror series required to be filmed in 3D, but the 3D glasses were part of a scam to pressure audience members to patronize the snack bar.

The cast of Amityville 3D includes Woody Allen's buddy from Annie Hall, Uncle Jesse's girlfriend from Full House, and a teenage pre-plastic surgery Meg Ryan.