ben geier snaps abandoned cinemas

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Unless you happen to be incredibly wealthy or have been living under a rock for the past few years, you might have noticed that the world has been getting more expensive and economic crises seem to be more in vogue than ever – remember when recessions were considered a ‘once in a lifetime event’? More and more businesses have been forced to close their doors, which heartbreakingly includes once-cherished movie theatres.

Ben Geier is an Illinois-based shutterbug who documented this unfortunate rise of cinema closures across America’s Midwest during the 2020 pandemic, which allowed him to take pics completely devoid of any life. This gives his photos an especially eerie atmosphere, and highlights just how desolate these buildings have become since their heyday decades prior. Take a further look at Ben’s work by visiting his Instagram or website, if you so fancy.