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Harkins Theatres screens secret upcoming film on Monday

Take a chance: You won't know what the movie is till you get there on Monday night, but it's only $5.
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If you're the type who likes surprises — and seeing movies — then your plans for Monday are set.

Local movie chain Harkins Theatres' Secret Cinema Experience is an ongoing series that gives film fans a chance to see a forthcoming flick for only $5 (that comes to a cool $6.85 with processing fees if you buy your ticket online). The catch is that you don't know what you're seeing until you get there.

For example, last month, Harkins announced that the May 19 secret movie would be a horror film, and attendees were treated to an early screening of "Bring Her Back," an Australian horror movie with an 89% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The next installment of the series, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, June 23, won't be a horror movie, and it's rated PG-13, but those are the only clues we have. But for $5, we think it's worth taking a chance. 

The following 10 Harkins Theatres locations around metro Phoenix are participating:
  • Arizona Mills 18, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe
  • Arrowhead Fountains 18, 16046 N Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria
  • Camelview at Fashion Square 14, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
  • Chandler Fashion 20, 3159 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler
  • Estrella Falls 16, 15010 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear
  • Lake Pleasant CINÉGRILL, 25406 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, #72, Peoria
  • Park West 14, 9804 W. Northern Ave., Peoria
  • Queen Creek 14, 20481 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek
  • SanTan Village 16, 2298 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert
  • Tempe Marketplace 16, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe
Harkins Theatres debuted the Secret Cinema series in November 2023. Visit the Harkins Theatres website for more details and to purchase tickets.