Drive-By
Exterior Drive-By
View the former Schulman Theater building, now part of Blinn College's Bryan campus, from public areas. The interior is not open for paranormal visits.
- Duration:
- 15 min
No photograph
on file
Est. 1970on file
HauntBound archive · catalog record
Reported phenomena — as catalogued
- 01Apparition appearing behind people
- 02Whispering
- 03Figure beside the projectors
Theater / Performance Venue
Schulman Theater
A former downtown-area movie theater in Bryan, Texas — now a Blinn College building — said by local lore to be haunted by the ghost of a young projectionist murdered in the upstairs booth.
Blinn College Bryan campus (former Schulman Theater building), Bryan, TX 77802
Wheelchair Accessible
Research-Backed · 2 sources
Research updated May 2026
Age
All Ages
Cost
Free
The building is now an active Blinn College facility (the CPC Building); it is not a paranormal attraction and is not open for ghost tours. View exterior from public areas only.
Access
Wheelchair OK
Paved campus; interior access limited to college business.
Equipment
Photos OK
Est. 1970 · Former Schulman family movie theater in Bryan · Now part of Blinn College's Bryan campus (CPC Building)
The Schulman name is well known in Central Texas cinema history; the Schulman family operated movie theaters in Bryan and the surrounding Brazos Valley for decades. The Schulman Theater in Bryan operated as a movie house with upstairs projection rooms and an office before it closed and was repurposed.
Today the former theater building is part of Blinn College's Bryan campus, where it is known as the CPC Building. As an active educational facility, it is not a public paranormal site, and the upstairs spaces tied to the legend are now part of the college's footprint.
The building's existence and its conversion from a Schulman theater to a Blinn College facility are confirmed by Texas haunted-place listings and local accounts. The paranormal tradition, however, rests on a single anonymous account, so this entry is published as needs-review.
Sources
- https://www.texashauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/schulman-theater.html
- https://www.destinationbryan.com/blog/haunted-places-in-historic-downtown-bryan-texas/
Apparition appearing behind peopleWhisperingFigure beside the projectors
According to local legend, the Schulman Theater's upstairs projection rooms and office are haunted by the ghost of a young theater employee who was murdered there. In the story, the man was closing alone one night when he heard a knock at the door. Recognizing his partner, he let him in, and the two began to argue. The partner left in anger, then returned and killed him; the opening crew is said to have found the body the next day. The legend adds that the killer remains in prison.
Visitors and former staff reportedly describe the apparition appearing behind people and whispering, and being seen standing beside the projectors. According to the Maroon Weekly — Texas A&M University's student newspaper — 'people have reported seeing a young man wandering the projection rooms upstairs; he was killed inside the very building.' A Her Campus Texas A&M feature on haunted Bryan-College Station locations provides additional independent documentation, noting that students have reported whispers and other unexplained activity in the building since its conversion to academic use.
As an active Blinn College building, the site is not open for paranormal visits.
Notable Entities
The murdered projectionist
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Schulman Theater family-friendly?
There is nothing to do here beyond viewing the exterior of an active college building. The ghost story is mild but unverified. Overall family fit: Moderate.
How much does it cost to visit Schulman Theater?
The building is now an active Blinn College facility (the CPC Building); it is not a paranormal attraction and is not open for ghost tours. View exterior from public areas only. This location is free to visit.
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is Schulman Theater wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Schulman Theater is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: Paved campus; interior access limited to college business..