The 80's started out fair and got very bad before they end. Low attendance almost kills the drive-in.
Many owners say it hits over night.
Last year 500 cars on a Friday this year 50 cars. Many things hit to pull people away from the drive-in. Some of the biggest are Cable TV and VCR's. Many like this drive-in that closed in the late 80's, notice there are trees 20' tall growing in the lot.