In July of 2023, Pluto TV was gracious enough to supply the Colonial’s patrons with a weekend of Free Movies. This year they are back at it again. Pluto TV will return on August 3rd and 4th with their “Summer...
Category: Colonial Film Events
Classic Film Slate for August at the Colonial
The following classics are coming to the Colonial in August to beat those Summer blues away. With World War I afoot, David Armstrong (Richard Arlen) and Jack Powell (Charles “Buddy” Rogers) join the military with an eye toward flying American...
THE RETURN OF ART HOUSE THEATER DAY
THE COLONIAL THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ART HOUSE THEATER DAY WITH THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY 4K RESTORATION OF THE TERMINATOR (June 19th, 2024, Phoenixville, PA) – The Colonial Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of Art House Theater Day...
The Repertoire Weeks Return

As a prelude to Blobfest 2025 (see all the amazing details here) the Colonial is back with another selection of fun films to beat the Summer heat. A little something for everyone and each will screen more than once during...
Pride Films Coming to the Colonial
The following Pride Films will screen at The Colonial Theatre. June is Pride Month, however, we will feature ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ and ‘Connie and Carla’ in May. Please follow the links provided below for more details on each film....
Colonial featured in multiple ‘Dawn of the Dead’ 45th Anniversary Screening Location Lists!
BLOODY-DISGUSTING.COMCOLLIDER CONSEQUENCE GHOST CULT MAGAZINE George A. Romero’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Returning to Theaters Across North America for 45th Anniversary! U.S. theatres & drive-ins (Single Showings): 04/12: Monroeville, PA @ Cinemark Monroeville Mall and XD 04/13: Seymour, CT...
Films at First Sight: Episode 43: Dark Passage
On January 21st, Films at First Sight sponsored our screening of ‘Dark Passage.’ They held a Noir-Themed Raffle before the screening and everyone who attended was invited to a live recording of their podcast in the Colonial’s Garden Suite. Their...
6 ABC Philadelphia: Chester County has merry main streets to explore and trail of sweets to follow

By Natalie Jason Monday, December 18, 2023 From 6 ABC The town center of Chester County’s Brandywine Valley explodes with vibrancy during the holidays and offers a trail of sweet treats. From parades to chocolate shops, the towns of Kennett...
Box Office Pro: Colonial Theatre Name One of Five Top Horror Destinations

By Chad Kennerk October 13th, 2023 Happy Halloween: The Best Movie Theatres for Horror Fans Read the Online version of the Magazine HERE.
Who’s There? A Podcast About Horror Fans – Bob Trate Interview

By Allison Broder About the Episode: Episode 121 is now live! I had such a good time chatting with Bob Trate that we talked for TWO hours! And after our conversation, I had a new dream career and maybe you...
Halloween at The Home of The Blob
Son of Frankenstein – Sun, Oct 1 at 1:30 p.m. “[Bela Lugosi] pretty much steals the movie in his last really juicy role.” – Village Voice SPONSORED BY MAD SHELLEY COMICS Get Tickets Coraline– Sat, Oct 7 at 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30...
6 ABC Philadelphia: Chester County community hosts annual ‘Blobfest Weekend’ event

6 ABC Philadlphia Friday, July 14, 2023 (Article HERE) The annual event celebrates the sci-fi classic that was filmed at the Colonial Theatre back in 1957. PHOENIXVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A popular movie-lovers tradition is taking place in Chester County...