Spectacle Theater
cinemaCollectively-run independent cinema in Brooklyn that programs repertory, experimental, and offbeat films alongside live performances. Operated largely by volunteers, it programs screenings seven days a week and is known for obscure and avant-garde film programming.
Upcoming Events (12)
A Stolen Meeting
Screening of Leida Laius’s 1988 feature 'A Stolen Meeting' (102 min) as part of the 'Four Films by Leida Laius' series at Spectacle.
Gaea Girls
Spectacle Theater screens Gaea Girls (2000, 106 min) as part of its Best of Best series — a cult/independent feature presentation in Brooklyn.
Time Indefinite
Screening of Ross McElwee's 1993, 114-minute documentary 'Time Indefinite' at Spectacle, an intimate indie cinema showing personal nonfiction filmmaking.
The Snow Woman
Late-night screening of Tokuzô Tanaka's 1968 supernatural classic The Snow Woman (79 min) as part of Spectacle Theater's "Best of Best of Spectacle Theater" series.
Digital Man
Screening of Philip J. Roth's 1995 feature film "Digital Man" (91 min) as part of Spectacle Theater's "Best of Best of Spectacle" series.
Numbskull Revolution
Screening of Jon Moritsugu’s 2026 feature film Numbskull Revolution (95 min) at Spectacle Theater, presenting the director’s latest independent/underground work.
Werewolf
Screening of Leida Laius’s 1968 feature 'Werewolf' (Libahunt), 70 minutes, presented as part of the Four Films by Leida Laius series at Spectacle.
Anime No Gogo
Anime No Gogo is a screening of animated works at Spectacle Theater.
Smile at Last
Screening of Leida Laius's Smile at Last as part of the Four Films by Leida Laius series at Spectacle Theater.
Andy Heck Boyd @ Spectacle
Andy Heck Boyd headlines stand-up at Spectacle Theater in New York on March 14, 2026 at 10pm.
The Oracle
Screening of Antero Alli’s 1993 experimental film The Oracle (53 min) as part of The Crossroads of Dreams series at Spectacle Theater.
Fist Church
Fist Church at Spectacle in NYC is a provocative live performance blending bold theatre with ritual elements. In the intimate venue, the production delivers immersive storytelling and challenging themes about faith, community, and identity.