Spinal Tap II – The End Continues,” will be shown Saturday, Oct. 18, and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the film, “Spinal Tap II – The End Continues,” on Saturday, Oct. 18, and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen.

Forty-one years after the release of the groundbreaking mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) are forced to reunite for one final concert. “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” also marks the resurrection of documentarian Marty Di Bergi (Rob Reiner), who once again tries to capture his favorite metal gods as they contemplate mortality – and the hope that their 12th drummer doesn’t join them in The Great Beyond. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock ‘n’ roll.

The London Evening Standard calls the film “a fond, chaotic yet subtle tribute to the original movie.” The Hollywood Reporter says “Guest, McKean and Shearer, who have embodied their silly English characters in many incarnations since the original film, (are) so comfortable and amusing in their roles that you can’t help but giggle.” Newsday says “longtime rock fans will know what to do with this: Get in the mood, open your heart and enjoy it.” Rated R for some sexual references and language, “Spinal Tap II – The End Continues” runs one hour, 23 minutes.

Tickets are available at the door for $7 (adults), $6.50 (seniors & Opera House members) and $5 (students) the night of each screening. The Opera House is equipped with assistive listening headsets for the hearing-impaired. Simply request one from any usher or staff member. The Opera House Cinema Series is generously sponsored by Lake Shore Bank.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is a member-supported not-for-profit performing arts center with a mission to “present the performing arts for the benefit of our community and region … providing access to artistic diversity … and high-quality programming at an affordable price.” It is located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.