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One of the most beloved movies will be getting a special re-relase in select theaters, with a few guest stars coming along. Let’s take you back to the 1980s.<\/p>\n
In 1986, the movie\u00a0Stand by Me<\/a>\u00a0was released. Based on a\u00a0Stephen King<\/a>\u00a0novella titled\u00a0The Body<\/a>, it became an instant classic. It starred a wealth of young actors who became household names overnight, and every kid growing up wanted to be part of that iconic friend group.<\/p>\n Now, on the (nearly) 40th anniversary of the film\u2019s release, the surviving members of that friend group are reuniting for\u00a0special screenings of the movie<\/a>.<\/p>\n Two\u00a0of those screenings will take place right here in New England in the coming days. One will be at the\u00a0Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord<\/a>, New Hampshire, on December 4, while the other will be in Lynn, Massachusetts, on Dec 6, at the Lynn Memorial Auditorium<\/a>. The events will also feature appearances from\u00a0Jerry O\u2019Connell<\/a>,\u00a0Corey Feldman<\/a>, and\u00a0Wil Wheaton<\/a>.<\/p>\n O\u2019Connell played the lovable oaf Vern\u2014a character this author related to well. Feldman portrayed the troubled and abused Teddy, and Wheaton played the young Gordie, the film\u2019s narrator (with narration by Richard Dreyfuss, who also portrayed the adult version of the character).<\/p>\n The trio will sadly be missing the fourth member of the famously fictitious friend group: River Phoenix. Phoenix, who memorably played Chris Chambers, passed away from an accidental overdose in 1993. He was just 23 years old.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Maine\u2019s Waterville Opera House Iconic Rock Concert History<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n To generations of kids\u2014me included\u2014Stand by Me\u00a0was more than just a movie. It felt like watching something we were living. Sure, we weren\u2019t out looking for a dead body, but that\u2019s not what the story was really about. It was about friendship, adventure, memories, brotherhood, and love.<\/p>\n It was also one of the first films that ever sparked an emotional reaction in me\u2014proof of just how powerful truly great art can be.<\/p>\n So far,\u00a0six\u00a0shows have been announced for the reunion screenings, including three brand new\u00a0dates\u00a0in March of 2026. One would imagine there are more coming. Hopefully Portland will be one of those in the future. You can find more info about tickets and the\u00a0event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n And maybe I\u2019ll see you in Concord or Lynn.<\/p>\n \u200d”I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve.\u201d<\/p>\n From Kittery to Islesboro, some of Hollywood’s biggest names have owned homes in Maine. We explore the who and where.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Joey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Sorry, guys. We just can\u2019t get with the consensus on these popular but not-great movies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSpecial Screenings of ‘Stand by Me’ With the Actors are Coming Soon<\/h3>\n
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