The live experience
What reaches the room
Cinema Overdrive is a groundbreaking film screening series dedicated to cult, exploitation, and retro cinema. Originating in 2009 at Raleigh’s Colony Theater, the project found a home at The Cary Theater in 2017, where it continues to present bold, genre-defining titles. This page highlights the series background, notable screenings, and upcoming events, including the 2025 engagement of The Hills Have Eyes at The Cary Theater.