Drive-In Double Feature: Evil Dead Burn and Supergirl at Mansfield Drive-In

Evil Dead Burn THNE Supergirl at Mansfield Drive-In sits at 228 Stafford Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250, on the edge of Mansfield, Connecticut. On warm nights the property becomes a low-slung amphitheater where families, cinephiles, and late-night road-trippers park under a wide northern sky to watch a double feature: the R-rated horror of Evil Dead Burn followed by the PG-13 spectacle Supergirl. The screen is the stage; cars are the balconies; an FM frequency is the soundtrack. Arrive before dusk and you'll find a gravel-and-grass lot dotted with trucks, wagons, and small cars angled toward a single large screen. The site offers restrooms and a playground, and concessions are available at the lot. Tickets can be bought online or at the gate—bring your digital or printed tickets for check-in at the box office attendant who will direct you to parking. Note that on Wednesdays the drive-in runs Carload Nights where one ticket admits a whole car. Also, headlights (including parking lights) must remain off and vehicles over 5 ft must park at the yellow poles; tune your radio to the listed FM station to hear movie audio. The setting reinforces the New England character: the drive-in sits among rolling, glacial-era hills and mixed hardwoods that glow in autumn and frame the screen with bare branches in winter. That landscape makes outdoor cinema here feel distinctly regional—more small-town Connecticut than urban multiplex. Drive-ins are part of American film culture dating back to the 1930s, and evenings at this spot carry that mid‑century ritual forward with modern convenience. Practical notes: both films are included with each ticket; concessions are paid separately (cash and card accepted). Bring layered blankets and a portable radio or use your car's FM tuner. If you prefer minimal fuss, Carload Wednesday can save money for groups. This is family-friendly despite the late-night vibe—restrooms and a playground make the site suitable for kids on earlier showings, but check film ratings: Evil Dead Burn is R. Why book it? The drive-in compresses a full night out into a single, low-commitment experience: communal watching without the closed interior of a theater, a sense of cinematic occasion under real sky, and the freedom to bring your snacks and crew. For visitors exploring Mansfield and nearby colleges or parks, the drive-in is a social waypoint—a place to land after a day on trails or before heading back toward the interstate. Check-in details are simple: have your ticket saved on your phone or printed and the box office attendant will show you where to park. Expect to pay separately for concessions and to use an FM radio for sound. It’s simple, seasonal entertainment that puts you squarely in the middle of Mansfield nights tonight.