Cinematic Void Presents PHASE IV on 35mm

Ants are usually background noise at a picnic. In PHASE IV they are the whole problem. Cinematic Void is showing the film on a 35mm print at the Los Feliz 3 Theatre on a Monday evening, which makes it an easy pick among the things happening in Los Angeles this week if you want a night that has nothing to do with a streaming queue.

When: Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Los Feliz 3 Theatre, Los Angeles Format: 35mm print, distributed by Paramount Country: UK/USA

What the film is

The listing describes PHASE IV as an ecological suspense tale. A strange biological imbalance creates super intelligent ants, and they turn on a scientific installation in the Arizona desert. That is the whole pitch, and it is a good one: a small team of researchers, a vast and empty landscape, and an enemy that thinks collectively and never tires.

Films like this work best when the scale is lopsided. The people are few and the creatures are countless, and the tension comes from watching the two sides learn each other. It is the kind of cult sci-fi that tends to sit just outside the mainstream calendar, which is exactly why a repertory screening is worth the trip.

What to expect

Cinematic Void programs offbeat and overlooked films on real film. Expect a room of people who came on purpose: repertory regulars, sci-fi and horror fans, and a few curious newcomers who liked the sound of killer ants in the desert. The listing shows the evening ending around 9:00 PM, so it fits a work night without much trouble.

Because this is a film print, the picture may show the occasional scratch, flicker or reel change. For most 35mm devotees that is part of the appeal, and the grain suits a story about nature turning strange. If you are scanning the LA events this weekend lists and found them thin, remember that Monday night counts too.

Getting there

The Los Feliz 3 Theatre sits in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. Street parking nearby can be tight in the evening, so leave a few extra minutes or consider a rideshare. The listing does not publish a ticket price, so check the event page before you go. For anything else on the calendar, browse our upcoming events Los Angeles page and see what else lines up for the week.

Check the Discover Los Angeles listing for the latest details on admission and showtime before heading out.