The West Wind Drive-In theaters in San Jose and Concord offer a traditional drive-in movie experience. The locations feature a nostalgic atmosphere with a modern twist, allowing families to enjoy films from the comfort of their vehicles.
"There's nothing for [kids] to do because public parks aren't safe past a certain time," said Ingrid Walton, 36. "There's nothing around here unless you're willing to pay for Yankee tickets."
Companies like CJ 4DPlex enhance movie experiences with pods of chairs that pitch and tilt, punch viewers' backs, emit scents like gunpowder or chocolate, and create sensory effects like air blasts.