Guerilla Drive-In

Find the MacGuffin

The MacGuffin is an AM transmitter, wired to an ex-Retropod Sony Sports Walkman, playing a continuous-loop answering machine cassette, all stuffed inside a weatherproof Pelican case.

The MacGuffin broadcasts a short message on AM 1700. The message contains the secret access code you need to find out where and when Guerilla Drive-In movies will be shown.

The secret message for 2009 was generously recorded by Wilmington's Spinto Band, with a wonderful cover they recorded of Brazil.

What You Should Do

1. Wait for the MacGuffin to be hidden. As of right now, the MacGuffin is in winter storage. I'll put it out there in early spring of 2010, and will update the site when it's out there.
2. Find The Macguffin In 2008, the MacGuffin was hidden at Jimmy Johns Pipin' Hot, on top of the big model train case. In 2009, it was at Northbrook Canoe Company, in the rafters above the changing room. In 2010, it will be in a cool spot somewhere in the area, and there will be hints on this page to its location.
3. Tune in to AM 1700, listen carefully to the message, and write down the access code.
4. Take a picture of yourself at the MacGuffin's Secret Location. Include enough background so that it's clear where you are. You don't have to include the MacGuffin itself in the picture.
5. Email the picture and the access code to me at .

What Happens Then?

Once you've proved that you've found the MacGuffin, you'll be assigned a sequential, immutable, and eternal Guerilla Drive-In member ID number.

You'll get an email the week before each showing, describing exactly what'll be shown and where.

You'll also get to proudly wear the secret and exclusive "Found the MacGuffin" Nerd Merit Badge!

Hints and Questions

When the MacGuffin is out there to find, this is where the hints will go!

The MacGuffin's purpose is not to exclude anybody. Rather, it's to make things more fun, and act as a sea anchor on sudden, big crowds. I won't tell you the location, but I'll drop all kinds of corny hints if you're stuck. And I will add you to the comp list for a while if you want to know about upcoming shows. Email me at or DM @guerilladrivein on Twitter.

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