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Of all the abandoned buildings popular with urban explorers, theatres and cinemas are among the most coveted.  As we’ve discussed previously, seeing a derelict cinema from the inside is like travelling back through time.  Historically infused with generations of pleasure and enjoyment, it’s strange to consider how these old playhouses and picture palaces today linger on behind locked doors.  Here are 13 great images to peak your curiosity and spur your imagination.