David Lynch’s Dune Is Bringing Its Glorious Weirdness Back to Theaters

The joy over Dune: Part Two’s March 1 arrival is constructing—a lot in order that different films are attempting to capitalize on it. Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is returning to theaters accompanied by a particular tease of Denis Villeneuve’s sequel—however first, David Lynch’s take on Dune will probably be getting its due.

Fathom Occasions, recognized for its limited-run special engagements of older films, is teaming with Common to carry the 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic again to the massive display on February 18 and 19. Although Lynch’s Dune was not met with something resembling the essential acclaim or box-office numbers of Villeneuve’s 2021 take, it has since grown to occupy a spot of honor on the “that is so bizarre, how did it ever get made, a lot much less launched on an unsuspecting public?” checklist of cult-beloved classics.

Starring Kyle MacLachlan (as Paul Atreides), in addition to Max Von Sydow, Linda Hunt, José Ferrer, Sting, Francesca Annis, Brad Dourif, Virginia Madsen, Sean Younger, Dean Stockwell, and Patrick Stewart, Dune additionally options creatures by three-time Oscar winner Carlo Rambaldi (King Kong, Alien, E.T. the Further-Terrestrial). As a part of this restricted launch, Fathom Occasions will even be displaying a classic behind-the-scenes clip detailing the creation of Dune’s fashions, described by a press launch as “mannequin unit supervisor Brian Smithies explains the distinctive challenges of bringing the fashions to life on Dune, from the uncomfortable climate circumstances to the crude movement management ships.”

The spice flows on the Dune re-release Sunday, February 18 at 4 p.m. and seven p.m. native time, and Monday, February 19 at 7 p.m. native time. Discover advance tickets and theater places on the Fathom Events web site.

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