From Dusk Till Dawn 30th Anniversary Screening at The Ford

Two criminals on the run, a pile of hostages and a Mexican truck stop that turns out to be crawling with vampires. From Dusk Till Dawn turns 30 this year, and The Ford is giving it the kind of send-off a genre mashup deserves: a big-screen showing on a Friday night, one day before Halloween weekend begins.

When: Friday, October 30, 2026, 8:00 PM (gates at 6:30 PM) Where: The Ford, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Presented by: Street Food Cinema and The Ford

What the night is about

The film was co-written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Robert Rodriguez. It starts as a tense crime drama and then swerves hard into action-horror halfway through, which is exactly why it plays so well with a crowd. The Ford describes it as the way to kick off your "Hallo-weekend," and the screening is part of the venue's Horror Nights series, produced in partnership with Street Food Cinema.

Watching it in a hillside amphitheater rather than on a couch changes the experience. The sound carries, the audience reacts together, and the early gate time gives you room to settle in before the movie starts. If you are collecting things happening in Hollywood before Halloween, this is one of the more atmospheric picks on the calendar.

Plan your visit

The Ford sits in the hills just off the Hollywood Freeway, close to the Hollywood Bowl, so the area gets busy on show nights. Gates open at 6:30 PM, ninety minutes before the film, which is worth using: arrive early, find your seat and get food and drinks before the screening starts. The venue's policies allow some outside items, including water, but alcohol rules apply and The Ford reserves the right to enforce them, so check the event page before you pack a bag. The Ford also lists a free shuttle option on its site, which can take the sting out of parking.

Ticket pricing was not listed on the event page when this post was written, so check the official listing for current availability and prices. Nights like this one are a fine answer if you are scanning for LA events this weekend that feel like an occasion rather than a routine night out. The film is an R-rated crime and horror movie, so it is not a family pick.

Getting there and what else to see

Hollywood has no shortage of options around the holiday. Browse more arts and culture events in Los Angeles or explore the neighborhoods guide to build a full night out around the screening. Pair the movie with an early dinner nearby, wear layers because the hillside cools off after sunset, and confirm details on The Ford's event page before you go.