Pan's Labyrinth 20th Anniversary Screenings

The Texas Theatre is bringing back Pan's Labyrinth on Thursday, October 8, as part of the film's 20th anniversary. It's a special screening: the movie is presented in human-made 3D and 4K, so it's a chance to see it on the big screen with a level of detail and depth that doesn't come with a home viewing. The film runs 118 minutes, and the screening starts at 6 PM.

For those who need a refresher, Pan's Labyrinth is Guillermo del Toro's dark fantasy set in 1944 Spain. The story follows young Ofelia, who's moved to a remote military outpost commanded by her cruel stepfather as fascist forces tighten their grip after the Spanish Civil War. Amidst the brutality of the war around her, she discovers a hidden labyrinth and meets a mysterious faun who tells her she's actually a lost princess. To reclaim her throne, she has to complete three dangerous tasks. It's a story that balances the harsh reality of war with a strange, imaginative underworld, and it's as much about innocence and resistance as it is about the fantasy.

It's an Academy Award-winning film with a strong cast: Maribel Verdú, Ariadna Gil, Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, and Doug Jones. If you've seen it before, the 4K and 3D give it a new way to be watched; if you haven't, this is a good place to start. The screening is at The Texas Theatre in Dallas on Thursday, October 8, at 6 PM.