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Magic Lantern Films is a UCSB sponsored, student run program that exhibitions films for the Isla Vista/Goleta/Santa Barbara community. The films run on Friday and Monday nights (7pm and 10pm) in Isla Vista theater. We show a range of films, including recent blockbusters, independent films and revivals of the classics. Like this page, and check back frequently for info about our weekly showings.

Midsommar (2019, Ari Aster) plays Monday 10/19 at 8pm in TD-W 1701!
10/18/2026

Midsommar (2019, Ari Aster) plays Monday 10/19 at 8pm in TD-W 1701!

Leviticus (2026, Adrian Chiarella) plays Thursday 10/15 at 8pm in IV Theater!
10/13/2026

Leviticus (2026, Adrian Chiarella) plays Thursday 10/15 at 8pm in IV Theater!

Are you shivering with anticipation to watch Rock Horror Picture Show featuring a live shadow cast (10/16/26)? Well ease...
10/10/2026

Are you shivering with anticipation to watch Rock Horror Picture Show featuring a live shadow cast (10/16/26)? Well ease your wait and come watch Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025, Linus O’Brien)! It will play Monday 10/12/26 in TD-W 1701 at 8pm.

Hokum (2026, Damian McCarthy) plays Thursday 10/08 at 8pm in IV Theater!
10/08/2026

Hokum (2026, Damian McCarthy) plays Thursday 10/08 at 8pm in IV Theater!

The Craft (1996, Andrew Fleming) plays Monday 10/05 at 8pm in TD-W 1701!
10/04/2026

The Craft (1996, Andrew Fleming) plays Monday 10/05 at 8pm in TD-W 1701!

[TONIGHT!] Momma Mia (2008, Phyllida Lloyd) plays Friday 10/01 at 8pm in Anisq’oyo’ Park!
10/02/2026

[TONIGHT!] Momma Mia (2008, Phyllida Lloyd) plays Friday 10/01 at 8pm in Anisq’oyo’ Park!

Backrooms (2026, Kane Parsons) plays Thursday 10/01 at 8pm in IV Theater!
09/30/2026

Backrooms (2026, Kane Parsons) plays Thursday 10/01 at 8pm in IV Theater!

Pitch Perfect (2012, Jason Moore) plays Thursday 09/25 at 8pm in Anisq’Oyo’ Park! The screening will feature bingo and p...
09/25/2026

Pitch Perfect (2012, Jason Moore) plays Thursday 09/25 at 8pm in Anisq’Oyo’ Park! The screening will feature bingo and prizes!!

ANNOUNCEMENT!! We are adding an additional screening of Obsession at 10:15 pm in IV Theater for tonight (09/24). The mov...
09/24/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT!! We are adding an additional screening of Obsession at 10:15 pm in IV Theater for tonight (09/24). The movie will play both at 8pm and 10:15 pm.

Kicking off our fall program with Obsession (2026, Curry Barker). The movie will play Thursday 09/24 at 8pm in IV Theate...
09/22/2026

Kicking off our fall program with Obsession (2026, Curry Barker). The movie will play Thursday 09/24 at 8pm in IV Theater! Best way to end your first day school 🎥

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960 Embarcadero Del Norte
Isla Vista, CA
93117

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 12am
Friday 7pm - 11:59pm

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+17073732726

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