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ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE at Arnos Vale Cemetery

  • Arnos Vale Cemetery Bath Road Bristol, BS4 3EW United Kingdom (map)
This retro-chic haute-hippy vampire flick gets its energy from the sulphurous chemistry between Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston [...] The damned have never looked more beautiful
— Peter Bradshaw (The Guardian)

DOORS: 19:30 | FILM STARTS 19:50

Our spooky season starts with a bang on 18th October, when we’ll be returning to Arnos Vale Cemetery for two nights of spine-tingling cinema!

Join us after dark in Bristol’s very own necropolis – make your way through this historic graveyard to the beautiful Anglican Chapel and take your seat for the show.

Our second evening at Arnos Vale is dedicated to refreshing takes and twists on the vampire genre, continuing with Jim Jarmusch’s romantic comedy-drama Only Lovers Left Alive. Starring Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton as two sophisticated, lovesick vampires, it’s a fantastical, trancelike exploration of what it means to be human, delivering an offbeat and unforgettable take on vampirism in Jarmusch’s inimitable style.

 

About The Film

2013 | 15 | 112 mins

Detroit-based vampire Adam is depressed as he sees what he believes to be the decline of society. His long-term lover, Eve, arrives to help him, but things are shaken up by the arrival of Eve’s sister, who is less adept at controlling her animalistic impulses than the more ‘refined’ Adam and Eve…

Contains strong language, moderate gore, brief nudity

About The Location

The magnificently restored Anglican Chapel, located in the heart of Arnos Vale Cemetery, has become a firm favourite with our audiences. Enjoy a range of atmospheric films, from family-friendly comedies to chilling horror, in the dramatic surroundings of this Victorian Garden Cemetery.

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ADD-ONS

Deli Box

Indulge during your screening with a delicious deli box. Enjoy 3 different cheeses, along with an artisan chutney and crackers.

Getting Here

  • Arnos Vale lies close to Bristol's city centre on the A4 Bath Road, at Brislington.For Sat Nav please use the Postcode BS4 3EW.

  • Bus services 1, X39, 57, 178 and 349 stop outside the Bath Road gates.

  •  There is limited street parking and pay and display parking in the area. Please note that due to limited space and the high amount of foot traffic across the site throughout the event, parking will not be permitted onsite aside from blue badge holders and individuals with limited mobility. This parking must be reserved in advance - please contact us.

  • Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.

Accessibility

  • The Anglican Chapel (site of the screening room) and Spielman Centre (toilets) both have disabled access and lifts. There is a short walk between these two buildings, with low light levels at night.

  • Due to the historic nature of the site, some aspects of the event’s layout may be challenging for people with limited mobility.

  • Please contact us if you require a wheelchair space, or require seating in a particular area (e.g. closer to the exit, at the end of a row).

  • If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however, this varies depending on the film.

  • We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.

Venue & Event Information

  • Doors for this event will open at 7:30PM (19:30). You will not be able to access the screening room before this time, but drinks and snacks can be purchased from the bar at the Spielman Centre.

  • There is limited indoor space at the venue, so please bear this in mind if you are planning to arrive before doors.

  • Although the screening itself is indoors, there is a short outdoor walk to reach the toilets and bar. Due to the historic nature of the buildings, we recommend that you bring warm and weather-appropriate clothing, particularly at later screenings. Seating is provided at this event, but guests are welcome to bring additional blankets and cushions, particularly for later screenings.

  • Arnos Vale Cemetery is a historical site and also remains in use as a cemetery today. Please take care when walking around and remain mindful and respectful of the surroundings.

FAQs

Can I buy food or drink at the venue? Yes, snacks will be available to purchase, and there will be a bar onsite. You can also pre-order a Two Belly Deli Box. Please do not consume hot food in the screening room as a courtesy to other guests.

I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.

Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.