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Digger poster

Digger

Comedy  •  Rated R  • 128 min
The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's saviour before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.
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Tomorrow
Main Level
4:00 PM
Upstairs
7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 3
Upstairs
1:00 PM 7:00 PM
Main Level
4:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 4
Upstairs
1:00 PM 7:00 PM
Main Level
4:00 PM
Monday, Oct 5
Main Level
4:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct 6
Upstairs
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct 7
Main Level
4:00 PM
Upstairs
7:00 PM
Thursday, Oct 8
Main Level
4:00 PM
Upstairs
7:00 PM
Friday, Oct 9
Upstairs
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 10
Upstairs
1:00 PM 4:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 11
Upstairs
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Monday, Oct 12
Upstairs
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct 13
Upstairs
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct 14
Upstairs
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Thursday, Oct 15
Upstairs
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
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9 to 5

Comedy  •  Rated PG  • 109 min
In “9 to 5,” a group of female office workers – the all-knowing manager who trained the boss but can't get promoted (Lily Tomlin), a befuddled newcomer (Jane Fonda) and an alluring personal secretary everyone presumes is having an affair (Dolly Parton) – all band together to seek revenge on the man who is making their lives miserable. Directed by Colin Higgins and produced by Bruce Gilbert from a screenplay by Higgins and Patricia Resnick, “9 to 5” received an Academy Award® nomination for the hit title song written and performed by Dolly Parton. Disney will donate net proceeds* from each U.S. ticket purchase to The Dollywood Foundation to support its flagship program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. *Net proceeds refers to the amount received by Disney from the U.S. theatrical ticket sale for the film during the period October 9-15, 2026, less (a) amounts retained by exhibitors, (b) third-party distribution fees and expenses, (c) third-party marketing and advertising expenses incurred in connection with the campaign, and (d) CAF America's administrative fees. Learn more at cafamerica.org and dollywoodfoundation.org.
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Saturday, Oct 10
Main Level
7:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 11
Main Level
4:00 PM
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The Maltese Falcon

Crime  •  Rated PG  • 100 min
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
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Sunday, Oct 4
Main Level
1:30 PM
Sunday, Oct 11
Main Level
1:30 PM
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Late Fame

Drama  • 99 min
Legendary New York poet Ed Saxberger's forgotten works captivate an eccentric group of young creatives, reigniting his artistic passion. Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria.
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Tuesday, Oct 6
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
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Ghostbusters

Action  •  Rated PG  • 115 min
Three university parapsychologists lose their research grant and their credibility when the Dean decides that their theories, methods and conclusions have no place in his august institution. Out of a job, they decide to go into business for themselves, setting up as professional supernatural eliminators. Starting out with only a converted fire station and a beat-up ambulance to their name, the Ghostbusters quickly become local heroes when the city sees a dramatic rise in paranormal activity and a giant marshmallow threatens its very existence.
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Wednesday, Oct 21
Upstairs
7:00 PM
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Forgotten Island

Adventure  •  Rated PG  • 109 min
While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
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Today
Main Level
7:00 PM
Tomorrow
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 3
Main Level
1:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 4
Main Level
1:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Monday, Oct 5
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct 6
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct 7
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Thursday, Oct 8
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
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The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist

Documentary  •  Rated PG-13  • 104 min
From the Academy Award®-winning filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere All at Once and Navalny; a father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity. The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is a hand-made, eye-opening documentary about the most powerful technology humanity has ever created... and what’s at stake if we get it wrong. The Catawba Valley Heritage Alliance, in partnership with Footcandle Film Society & Arts Culture Catawba will present a free screening of the documentary the AIDoc: How I became an Apocaloptimist. This film will be screened in two locations: on October 13th at the New State Cinema, in Newton, and at the Drendel Auditorium at the SALT Block, in Hickory, on October 15th. Both events will take place beginning at 6pm. The documentary deals with the subject of artificial intelligence using a combination of imaginative graphic interpretations and interviews with Big Tech industry representatives, developers and critics to present a balanced introduction for the layman. The story line follows the director\\\’s journey to understand this emerging technology within the context of becoming a father. This project is supported by a grant from Arts Culture Catawba and is being presented free and open to the public.
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Tuesday, Oct 13
Main Level
6:00 PM
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Movie & Ghost Tour

Live Show  • 212 min
Come one, come all to a movie and ghost hunt/tour at the New State Cinema in downtown Newton. Beginning at 9:30 p.m., THE EXORCIST, a 1973 American supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin and produced by William Peter Blatty, will be shown. The film stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller, and Linda Blair, and follows the demonic possession of a young girl and the attempt to rescue her through an exorcism by two Catholic priests. (RATED R) $7 pp (sold separately). Immediately following the movie, tours/ghost hunting will commence around the theater that opened in August 1936 and has experienced three fires. Experts in the field of the supernatural will be on hand to provide guidance and advice, so bring your ghost-hunting gear. The tour is limited to 30 people. $25 pp (tour tickets must be purchased in advance and will go on sale beginning October 1) Go to www.statecinemanewton.com to purchase your ticket! Come experience 90 years of cinema and history with lots of souls who still attend the movies. During the tour, minimal walking will take place; however, stairs may be involved.
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Saturday, Oct 17
Main Level
9:30 PM
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The History of Concrete

Documentary  •  Rated NR  • 100 min
A filmmaker applies lessons from a Hallmark movie writing workshop to pitch a documentary about concrete.
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Thursday, Oct 22
Main Level
7:00 PM
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Horror of Dracula

Horror  • 82 min
A landmark in Gothic horror, Dracula cemented Hammer Films' reputation as the leading force in modern horror cinema and introduced audiences worldwide to Christopher Lee's definitive interpretation of Bram Stoker's immortal vampire. Opposite Peter Cushing's fearless Van Helsing, Lee brought a terrifying physicality and seductive menace to the role that would redefine the Count for generations. This landmark 4K restoration from original film elements reinstates footage that was believed missing for more than six decades and was previously seen only by audiences attending the film’s original Japanese theatrical release in 1958. The recovered material has never been released before in the UK or US. It’s the cut the censors tried to bury. After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle (apparently somewhere in Germany), the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.
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Friday, Oct 30
Main Level
7:00 PM
The Exorcist poster

The Exorcist

Horror  •  Rated R  • 122 min
When a girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.
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Saturday, Oct 17
Main Level
9:30 PM
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The Social Reckoning

Biography  •  Rated R  • 112 min
A companion piece to the hit film The Social Network, Sorkin’s original screenplay is based on the events that gave rise to the Wall Street Journal’s shocking exposé The Facebook Files. The film is inspired by the true story of how Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets.
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Friday, Oct 9
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 10
Main Level
1:00 PM 4:00 PM
Upstairs
7:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 11
Main Level
1:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Monday, Oct 12
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct 13
Main Level
4:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct 14
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Thursday, Oct 15
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Friday, Oct 16
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 17
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 18
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Monday, Oct 19
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct 20
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct 21
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Thursday, Oct 22
Main Level
4:00 PM
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Other Mommy

Horror  •  Rated R  • 93 min
Bela, an 8-year-old girl living in a home with marital problems, confronts a sinister entity that comes out of her closet. The presence, whom she calls "Other Mommy," becomes increasingly threatening to her and her family.
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Friday, Oct 9
Main Level
4:30 PM 7:30 PM
Saturday, Oct 10
Main Level
1:30 PM 4:30 PM 7:30 PM
Sunday, Oct 11
Upstairs
1:30 PM
Main Level
7:30 PM
Monday, Oct 12
Main Level
4:30 PM 7:30 PM
Tuesday, Oct 13
Main Level
7:30 PM
Wednesday, Oct 14
Main Level
4:30 PM 7:30 PM
Thursday, Oct 15
Main Level
4:30 PM 7:30 PM
Friday, Oct 16
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 17
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 18
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4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Monday, Oct 19
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4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct 20
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct 21
Main Level
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Thursday, Oct 22
Main Level
4:00 PM
Upstairs
7:00 PM
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Resident Evil

Horror  •  Rated R  • 90 min
From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.
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Today
Main Level
7:30 PM
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Heart of the Beast

Adventure  •  Rated PG-13  • 101 min
After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.
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Today
Upstairs
7:00 PM
Tomorrow
Upstairs
4:00 PM
Main Level
7:30 PM
Saturday, Oct 3
Main Level
1:15 PM 7:30 PM
Upstairs
4:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 4
Upstairs
4:00 PM
Main Level
7:30 PM
Monday, Oct 5
Upstairs
4:00 PM
Main Level
7:30 PM
Tuesday, Oct 6
Upstairs
4:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct 7
Upstairs
4:00 PM
Main Level
7:30 PM
Thursday, Oct 8
Upstairs
4:00 PM
Main Level
7:30 PM
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