“Feminism meets Freud meets fractured fairy tales in ‘The Company of Wolves’, one of the finest of all werewolf flicks”
DOORS: 19:45 | FILM STARTS 20:00
We’re returning to Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol’s very own necropolis, for the start of our spooky season, with two days of spine-tingling cinema!
Enter this fascinating space after hours, get a drink from the bar, then make your way to the beautiful Anglican Chapel to take your seat, and enjoy the show in this unique venue.
Wednesday’s films continue with Angela Carter’s The Company Of Wolves, a moody Gothic re-imagining of Little Red Riding Hood, which turns 40 this year. The acclaimed author adapted her own short story for the big screen in this darkest of dark fantasy tales; With its eerie atmosphere, striking imagery, and atmospheric score, this critically-acclaimed film is a must-see for fans of the genre.
About The Film
1984 | 18 | 91 mins
Wolves and werewolves haunt the dreams of Rosaleen, who must venture through the woods to her grandmother’s cottage. Rosaleen’s vivid imagination and the horrors of her own subconscious converge in this haunting and unsettling tale.
Contains moderate horror, violence and gore, sexual references
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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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 7:45PM (19:45). 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.