It took me a long time of going back and forth on what to say in this post or if it will ever…read morematter if I put it out there. But I know it will. I have been a long time patron of this theater. 20+ years. I've seen many owners, tons of changes, the scare that was Covid-- but one thing was always consistent besides the fresh popcorn. The staff. Many of us know who I'm talking about. The projectionist- Gracia- was there for longer then I had been a patron. She ran that place from the ground up. She even crowd funded (which I supported) purchasing the theater in 2019 before it was sold from under her. She was the bones the bread and the butter of that place. It was a labor of love and watching her adapt over the years and be so consistent was such a joy. Along with her awesome t shirts. This year there was yet another change of ownership. And I have come to learn that she was discarded like her 25 years of service meant nothing. And not only that, I was lied to that she left on her own. Which isn't the case. They also let go another staff member that has disabilities but a whole lot of heart. Sam was the light of my weekend. They worked there 12 years. My heart is heavy. This place was much more than a cinema. It was community. And now it just feels cold. I will not be returning.

First time going here and I really liked it. It is small, but nice seats and I took my…read moremother-in-law to see Christmas Vacation and we had a nice time. The staff were friendly and helpful. The screen was perfect and the sound for a little theater was awesome! I will definitely be back to see some movies here!

4/30/25 A secret hot tip: the quesadillas are splendid!…read moreAdd a cup of guacamole. And use the knife and fork.

I was reluctant to see a movie at Smitty's when we were not planning on ordering food while there…read more Would there be pressure to order? Could we still sit in any open spot? Happy to report that there was no pressure or expectation whatsoever to order food, we scored two super comfortable seats and thoroughly enjoyed the movie.

Once again had a fantastic time visiting our local drive-in. So glad that Maine has a handful of…read moredrive-ins still open. It's such a unique experience that I believe everyone needs to visit at some point in their life. Growing up I visited numerous drive-ins with the family and loved it. Pride's Corner is cash only including ticket purchases at the entrance and their vastly stocked concessions stand. You can buy tickets online which I recommend to make the entrance process as quick as possible. You pay per car with a price of $20 up to 2 people and only $30 for a car up til 5 with any additional being 5 per. Try and find a deal this good for a movie theater! Which mind you here that includes typically two movies, so even better! For this particular re-review my wife and I visited to see Toy Story 5, great movie! The second movie was The Mandalorian and Grogu (we did end up leaving rather than sticking around). Round up your family and/or friends for a cheap movie night under the stars!

absolutely love this place. the owner is a real enthusiast and it shows, the concessions are very…read morereasonably priced and often prepared to order. the entry price is also very very reasonable and the movie showings are great! I go with my family and friends as often as I can, which is usually a couple of times a month. I would recommend to anyone and everyone of any age. absolutely leagues above any movie theater experience I ever had.

I think $10 movie tickets are very much worth the visit. Nothing was outwardly dirty and the…read morerecliners are nice, they are just incredibly worn out and a few seemed to be falling apart

Best movie theater around! Can't beat the price! Staff is so friendly! Convenient location and has…read moreplenty of parking.

Great Holiday Show by the POS, atmosphere and seating was perfect. The music was really nice, I…read morewould have wanted to hear more of the Classic Christmas tunes than what they chose but it was still enjoyable.

We have seen PSO shows at the Merrill. The Magic of Christmas and Star Wars a New Hope…read more Both shows were fantastic! The seats were comfortable and not too cramped. You can clearly see the stage and the instrument sounds filled the venue beautifully. The volunteers were so nice and definitely have a pep in their step. There many of them, there to greet and bring you to the general area of your seats. I say general area, because one actually brought us to the opposite end of the row were were seated. It's ok, we were there early and just walked back around. She apologized, when she saw us walking back the other way. As expected with older venues - there are a lot of stairs to traverse if you are in the balcony - this your warning. Drinks and restrooms are not available at every level, so make sure you plan accordingly. Parking is separate and it's not a bad walk - just wear comfortable shoes, so you don't twist your ankle. Security was friendly - expect the metal detectors, wanding, emptying of pockets and searching of bags. Typical for most venues. We look forward to our next show this year!

I'm giving the cast of, ELF THE MUSICAL, a standing ovation! We laughed for almost 2 1/2 hours!…read more This was our first time here and we didn't really know what to expect. When we arrived we were greeted and welcomed! Then we were escorted to the gathering room. This area is where we waited until the doors to the theater opened. They had a very nice concession table set up with lots of goodies to purchase. The theater was comfortable and not a bad seat in the house. Everyone was so welcoming and to my surprise when the show was over the theater staff were at the exit door saying goodbye and hoping to see us again! We will definitely be back! It was so nice to see live theater again! If you get a chance to read about the Schoolhouse Art Center, please do. They made it threw 2020 and can use all our help to keep this theater thriving.

Maine is lucky to have several drive-ins. It's really all a matter of preference and geography (and…read moremaybe what movies are being offered; sometimes Saco really comes out with an impressive line-up!). But, I'll echo what a couple other folks have said already: PRO: $20 for a double feature for a whole carload of people is unbeatable! CON: We were in a Honda HRV (not a huge SUV) and tried to park in the third row where other vehicles our size were parked. A man came (literally) running after us to tell us we needed to move back a row because we were "too big." The fourth row was almost exclusively enormous pickup trucks. Fortunately, the ground in the fourth row had a bit of a bump, so we were able to position our vehicle on an incline and it offered fantastic views of the screen. Also, people weren't parking near the outdated microphone stands (which are spaced out for a reason), and instead we had someone park (their mega truck) so close to us that we couldn't even open our passenger door. Sooo... just a heads-up regarding where/how you park your vehicle.

Being from Texas, you only see movie drive-ins like Grease. WHO KNEW IT'S STILL A THING & WE LOVE…read moreIT! Saco Drive-In does a double feature presentation where you can come early to grab a spot via your vehicle, or you can come during the second half to watch the second movie. It is only $20/vehicle for TWO movies! You can bring your own food and drinks or you can grab something from the concession stands in the back. How it works: Park your car not too close, as you'll be struggling to see the movie from within. Turn off your engine by setting your car to ACC, as you'll have to use your radio to listen to the movie. The screen will provide you with the radio station to tune into. Turn off your headlights, and get ready to watch the movie! The awesome thing about drive-ins in Maine besides all the cost-efficient amenities, is you can enjoy your movie in the cool breeze, no humidity included. Don't forget the bug spray!

There are cinemas closer to where I live, but I had to come here to see an IMAX presentation of…read moreOppenheimer. I had been to this theatre once before, but not the IMAX screen. Would gladly come back to see an IMAX film, but maybe not a special journey for regular films. I have no real complaints. The seats are wonderful and recline. There's a lot of walking room in front of the seats so no awkward 'ass or crotch' etiquette. You don't feel too close to your seat neighbor. Sound is average. Picture quality is good, though there was a smudge on the screen that I kept noticing. The entrance felt a bit disheveled. There wasn't even anyone there to scan my ticket (I bought one online, I promise). You're a sucker and deserve stale popcorn and overpriced snacks if you still buy concessions at a theatre.

We hadn't been to the movies in a while, but we're excited for the film adaptation of Stephen…read moreKing's short story, The Life of Chuck. I appreciate the simple Atom app for ticketing, plus the veterans discount. The staff was friendly, but I also noticed that it's mostly self-serve for drinks and popcorn. When we got into the theater, the map I used to choose our seats was incorrect. Luckily there were few other patrons and we could move to other seats. The projector wasn't working for the pre-show stuff, which made me nervous enough to go ask the staff about it as the show was about to start. The projector started for the previews and the movie. I wish we hadn't gotten horror movie previews, though, just because it was a Stephen King movie. A couple of the seats were in terrible shape, with covering torn off them and it sounds like at least one of the speakers in the back right is blown, because it was really static-y and crackly. Not our best theater experience, but not our worst either.