I used to spend so much time at this theater growing up! Every time I go into/by this plaza I wonder what it looks like inside here. Thank you so much for exploring! Side note: I can't believe it's only been closed 11 years, it feels so much longer than that.
What used to be a great thing, going to see a movie and a night out has almost become a thing of the past. The theaters charge exorbitant prices (even for senior discounts) and many ppl just stream the movie of their choice at home. I always enjoyed going to the theater. We have a few drive in theaters around here (the greater Pittsburgh area) and they seem to be hanging on. Some in town theaters seem to do okay. It's eerie in there. Was this behind a mall? Nice Post!!
Hey Dennis! Thanks for the feedback 😌 I agree, most in person theaters are on the decline due to streaming services on the rise. This was actually by a strip mall, all alone 😨
@@urbanexplorer260my most vivid one was Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace I was 6 or 7. I rememeber swimming with everyone, then going up there in my swim trunks and a towel. Then falling asleep on the ride home. I know that was when it was star theater, but when it went to spotlight, I'd walk all the way from Sibley and Racho, where I lived, on Saturday early mornings for the free popcorn, and I'd be the only one in the theater! I was a major movie fan during my late high school days, I still am, but not like I was 😂
My mom took me to see Speed here in 1994. My first R Rated underage movie. It was a Star Taylor Theater since opening until AMC bought star in the 2000s. This theater was way ahead of its time as all Star theaters in the 89s and 90s looked like this. My wife and I had one of our first dates here to see Inception in 2010 at the Spotlight. The ticket counter was the small desk immediately to the left when you walk in the main entrance. When it was a Star theater they also used the back entrance off the railroad tracks too
pretty sure the demise of this theater was because of the new one built in a neighboring city mere minutes away. I believe they ran at the same time for a couple years, but Taylor couldn't compete anymore. and the surrounding strip mall of this place is mostly deadsville.
Old abandoned theaters are so cool I snuck into one down where I live at and it's been closed for probably 20 some years I took my portable Pico projector in there last year it was so cool because I showed that League of super pets movie up on the screen and it filled the entire screen up with that little projector and what was really cool with showing a movie in a theater that was still playing in the theaters at the time so I paid good homage to that old that was a lot of fun I love Urban exploring been trying to find some new places to go great videos to by the way I love this
@@urbanexplorer260 thanks yeah it was very surreal also the sound padding on the wall still work good too and the seats were still comfortable and good shape
@@urbanexplorer260 yeah at the time I showed League of super pets 😎pretty awesome movie by the way and perfect actors for the parts Dwayne Johnson for the voice of Krypto and Kevin Hart as the voice of Ace Whoops already mentioned the name of the movie previously LOL sorry about that 😄 that's okay I'll leave it since I mentioned the actors
@@urbanexplorer260 The Retro Decade Revival Project is the most ambitious project in the world. Its goal is to bring back real entertainment, true talents, pure originality and variety, old school, and more back into the public mainstream, starting with the 1990s. It's a historic restoration and retro comeback project specialising in bringing back the good aspects of the past, from transportation and buildings to company reopening.
Real shame because that was a nice place back in the day, and I remember this one being the first with recliner seats. Seen lots of movies there. Seemed to always have allot of customers, I really don't know why they went under, had to have been bad management!
@urbanexplorer260 it's been sitting abandoned for so long, I don't think it will be salvageable without spending mote money than building a new complex. It really is amazing that it just sits there. I mean it's amoung some prime teal estate for a business and has railroad tracks right next to the lot, freeway access in less than 1 mile. Raises allot of questions as to what is really going on here.
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I used to spend so much time at this theater growing up! Every time I go into/by this plaza I wonder what it looks like inside here. Thank you so much for exploring! Side note: I can't believe it's only been closed 11 years, it feels so much longer than that.
This originally opened as a Star Theatre, which was a major Detroit based theatre circuit.
That’s so unique ☺️ I wonder if there are more abandoned movie theaters like this around Detroit?
I can’t believe you went there. I live in that area and go by that when I’m on the school bus from carreer center back to school
What used to be a great thing, going to see a movie and a night out has almost become a thing of the past. The theaters charge exorbitant prices (even for senior discounts) and many ppl just stream the movie of their choice at home. I always enjoyed going to the theater. We have a few drive in theaters around here (the greater Pittsburgh area) and they seem to be hanging on. Some in town theaters seem to do okay. It's eerie in there. Was this behind a mall? Nice Post!!
Hey Dennis! Thanks for the feedback 😌 I agree, most in person theaters are on the decline due to streaming services on the rise. This was actually by a strip mall, all alone 😨
Love your videos and glad to see your adventures as well. Thanks for posting this too. Have a nice day now.
This was my first job when it opened as spotlight in 2010. Also went on my first date with my now husband there in December of 2010.
That is really neat! So many memories to be shared in these old theaters 🍿😇
I probably saw you Saturdays when I would come up early, and I'd be the only one in the theater!
I grew up going to this theater, I was so sad when it shut down, then was excited when it opened as spotlight!
What movies do you remember watching there? 🍿
@@urbanexplorer260my most vivid one was
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
I was 6 or 7. I rememeber swimming with everyone, then going up there in my swim trunks and a towel. Then falling asleep on the ride home. I know that was when it was star theater, but when it went to spotlight, I'd walk all the way from Sibley and Racho, where I lived, on Saturday early mornings for the free popcorn, and I'd be the only one in the theater! I was a major movie fan during my late high school days, I still am, but not like I was 😂
My mom took me to see Speed here in 1994. My first R Rated underage movie. It was a Star Taylor Theater since opening until AMC bought star in the 2000s. This theater was way ahead of its time as all Star theaters in the 89s and 90s looked like this. My wife and I had one of our first dates here to see Inception in 2010 at the Spotlight. The ticket counter was the small desk immediately to the left when you walk in the main entrance. When it was a Star theater they also used the back entrance off the railroad tracks too
I love that backstory ☺️ so many past thoughts coming back 🏚️
pretty sure the demise of this theater was because of the new one built in a neighboring city mere minutes away. I believe they ran at the same time for a couple years, but Taylor couldn't compete anymore. and the surrounding strip mall of this place is mostly deadsville.
Old abandoned theaters are so cool I snuck into one down where I live at and it's been closed for probably 20 some years I took my portable Pico projector in there last year it was so cool because I showed that League of super pets movie up on the screen and it filled the entire screen up with that little projector and what was really cool with showing a movie in a theater that was still playing in the theaters at the time so I paid good homage to that old that was a lot of fun I love Urban exploring been trying to find some new places to go great videos to by the way I love this
I love that you did that! Must have felt so surreal just you having the place to yourself 😦 thank you for your support! Keep exploring 👏🏼👏🏼🏚️
@@urbanexplorer260 thanks yeah it was very surreal also the sound padding on the wall still work good too and the seats were still comfortable and good shape
@@urbanexplorer260 yeah at the time I showed League of super pets 😎pretty awesome movie by the way and perfect actors for the parts Dwayne Johnson for the voice of Krypto and Kevin Hart as the voice of Ace
Whoops already mentioned the name of the movie previously LOL sorry about that 😄 that's okay I'll leave it since I mentioned the actors
I love the whole vibe of this place! 🔥
So did I! I felt so much nostalgia just being near the old popcorn machine and the old candy counters 😍🍬
Good thing the Retro Decade Revival Project will restore and reopen this theater for sure.
I haven’t heard of that, what is it?
@@urbanexplorer260 The Retro Decade Revival Project is the most ambitious project in the world. Its goal is to bring back real entertainment, true talents, pure originality and variety, old school, and more back into the public mainstream, starting with the 1990s. It's a historic restoration and retro comeback project specialising in bringing back the good aspects of the past, from transportation and buildings to company reopening.
@@reneastle8447 I like the idea! That’s very inspiring and creative 😄
@@urbanexplorer260 Thanks, glad you like it. We're only bringing back the good aspects, not the bad ones.
@Rene Astle So is this theater over here gonna get restored and reopened as a retro style theater to watch retro films?
Been here a bunch of times as a kid
I was just here today shits crazy
I know, it’s really apocalyptic 🍿 would make a good backdrop for a horror flick
Real shame because that was a nice place back in the day, and I remember this one being the first with recliner seats. Seen lots of movies there. Seemed to always have allot of customers, I really don't know why they went under, had to have been bad management!
It is a shame to see a beautiful theater just close so suddenly 🍿 Hopefully this can be restored back to a theater or used as maybe an outlet mall?
@urbanexplorer260 it's been sitting abandoned for so long, I don't think it will be salvageable without spending mote money than building a new complex. It really is amazing that it just sits there. I mean it's amoung some prime teal estate for a business and has railroad tracks right next to the lot, freeway access in less than 1 mile. Raises allot of questions as to what is really going on here.