Indie Sci Fi Buddy Comedy Returns to Humboldt County Screens
After a sold out Humboldt premiere at the historic Eureka Theatre on November 8, the indie film The Lemurian Candidate is playing weeklong runs across the North Coast from December 5 through December 11. The sustained regional screenings signal strong local demand for independent cinema and offer a boon to area theaters and downtown businesses during the winter season.
The Lemurian Candidate, an independent science fiction buddy comedy, is showing this week at Broadway Cinema in Eureka and Crescent City Cinema in Crescent City. The film opened with a sold out Humboldt premiere at the historic Eureka Theatre on November 8, and today continues a West Coast tour being presented with sustained regional runs.
Showings in Eureka and Crescent City run from December 5 through December 11. Patrons are advised to check each theater for showtimes and ticket availability, and organizers are encouraging advance ticket purchases to accommodate strong community interest. The regional tour has included multiple stops along the West Coast and is returning to the North Coast for concurrent weeklong engagements.
Local leaders in arts programming and independent exhibitors see screenings like these as more than entertainment. Weeklong runs draw repeat viewings and staggered audiences, which can help small theaters maintain weekday traffic and support concessions and nearby restaurants. For communities seeking year round cultural programming, a touring independent title with sustained dates gives residents access to films that do not always reach wide commercial release.
The sold out premiere in Eureka is an indicator of local appetite for independent films that combine genre elements with comedy. Sustained regional runs also allow organizers to build momentum through word of mouth and targeted promotion, increasing the likelihood that smaller venues can fill additional screenings beyond opening nights.
For Humboldt County residents, the returns offer immediate cultural options and practical benefits. Audiences gain access to a film that launched strong local interest, while Broadway Cinema and Crescent City Cinema receive programming that can help sustain operations during a typically slower season. Those planning to attend should verify showtimes with the theaters and consider purchasing tickets in advance to avoid sold out shows.
The screenings continue through November informed momentum, reinforcing the role of independent film touring in supporting local theaters and expanding cultural offerings across the North Coast.
