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Aren't drive-in theaters generally cheaper than real theaters, though? Isn't that part of the point of them, that they're spartan and cost-effective to operate
by CydeWeys 7y ago
Aren't drive-in theaters generally cheaper than real theaters, though? Isn't that part of the point of them, that they're spartan and cost-effective to operate and thus are a most cost-effective option?
I don't know how much money people would be willing to pay to go to one.
- samatman 7y ago"more than they would be willing to pay if normal movie theaters were open" seems like the safe bet.
- def8cefe 7y agoDrive-ins have no less overhead. They require much more expensive D-Cinema projectors (for higher lumen output), more real estate, radio transmission equipment and all the same expenses as conventional theatres except potentially less manhours required to clean the 'auditoriums.' They are likely cheaper in your experience because drive-ins are almost exclusively independent and in rural areas.
- dahfizz 7y agoThe cheapness comes from the fact that they tend to charge by the car and not by the person. Unless they charge $50+ per car, it's still a great deal for small families.