Entry No. 40 — the Cincinnati file — filed under: midnight-movies

Esquire Theatre

Operating since 1911 in the Gaslight District, this iconic independent art-house cinema keeps late-night cinema culture vibrant with offbeat midnight screenings.

The move: Grab late-night popcorn for a midnight showing of Tommy Wiseau's cult classic The Room—complete with throwing plastic spoons at the screen—or a midnight shadowcast performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

• 📍 Clifton Gaslight District, Cincinnati, OH
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: 320 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · Wikipedia

last checked: 2026-07-21