Brain Dead Studios
Brain Dead Studios
611 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
A cult and repertory cinema in the old Silent Movie Theatre space on Fairfax. The calendar mixes classics, midnight-style favorites, and themed event weeks, with a monthly membership that includes a free ticket per screening.
Quick facts
- Type
- Repertory, Historic
- Address
- 611 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Area
- Los Angeles area
- Phone
- (323) 917-5053
- Seats
- 224
- Opened
- 2007
- Tickets via
- Filmbot
What to expect
On screen
- Cult and midnight movies
- Classics and revivals
- Special events
The story
The Fairfax Avenue building opened in 1942 as the Silent Movie Theatre, started by a silent-film collector and his wife. In 2007 a group of film fans reopened it as Cinefamily, a nonprofit cinematheque with a 224-seat auditorium and a busy calendar of rare prints, comedy nights, and guest appearances. That organization stopped operating in 2017 after misconduct allegations against its leaders, and the board announced its end that November. Two of the original founders brought the room back on Christmas Day 2019 as Fairfax Cinema. In late 2020 the streetwear company Brain Dead leased the space and renamed it Brain Dead Studios, keeping the repertory focus on cult cinema and adding an outdoor cafe. The programming today runs a lot of themed series and guests, and the 1940s exterior and room still hold the neighborhood's long film-going tradition.
Good to know
- Is there a membership?
- Yes. The site advertises an unlimited monthly membership that includes one free ticket per screening.
- What kind of films play here?
- Mostly cult, genre, and classic titles, plus themed events such as the CYBERCON week in November 2026.
- Where is Brain Dead Studios?
- Brain Dead Studios is at 611 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Phone: (323) 917-5053.
- Is Brain Dead Studios open?
- Yes. Lumina verified Brain Dead Studios as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for Brain Dead Studios?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater (it sells through Filmbot) using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (323) 917-5053.
- What independent theaters are near Brain Dead Studios?
- New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles (1.0 mi), Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles (1.3 mi), and Lumiere Cinema in Beverly Hills (1.9 mi).
- New Beverly CinemaAcademy Museum of Motion PicturesLumiere Cinema
Getting there
611 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
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