Alamo Drafthouse offering new Virtual Cinema for guests to screen movies at home

Thanks to the company's #AlamoAtHome program, customers can screen exclusive films from the comfort of their couch while also supporting filmmakers and local theaters. Thanks to the company's #AlamoAtHome program, customers can screen exclusive films from the comfort of their couch while also supporting filmmakers and local theaters. Photo: Andy Jacobsohn, MBR / Associated Press Photo: Andy Jacobsohn, MBR / Associated Press Image 1 of / 33 Caption Close Alamo Drafthouse offering new Virtual Cinema for guests to screen movies at home 1 / 33 Back to Gallery

The novel coronavirus pandemic has shuttered movie theaters across the country, but that doesn't mean Houstonians have to miss out on new releases of independent films.

Alamo Drafthouse is bringing its movies to the public in the form of a new "Virtual Cinema" offering. Thanks to the company's #AlamoAtHome program, customers can screen exclusive films from the comfort of their couch while also supporting filmmakers and local theaters.

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Films available to screen at home are listed on the Alamo Drafthouse website and are also released daily on the company's social media platforms.

Tickets start at $12 for three-day rentals.

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