BLACK SWAN at The Wardrobe Theatre
Art meets horror in this award-winning turn from Natalie Portman
Black Swan is the second film rounding off our inaugural evening at The Wardrobe Theatre. Natalie Portman’s Oscar-winning performance as a tormented ballet dancer in a Swan Lake production takes us deep into the world of obsession and transformation, where the pursuit of perfection comes with a dark and haunting price…
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Arnos Vale Cemetery
An all-singing horticultural horror show!
Little Shop Of Horrors is the first of our screenings this year at Arnos Vale Cemetery. Featuring an awkward romance, back-talking plants, and a stellar soundtrack join Seymour and Audrey(s) for an unforgettable screening.
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ALIEN: DIRECTOR'S CUT [Extra Screening] at The Planetarium
Ridley Scott's edit of his horror sci-fi masterpiece is still a cut above the rest
Due to massive demand, we’ve added a screening of the 2003 cut of Ridley Scott’s game-changing sci-fi horror Alien. This remastered and reworked cut ratchets up the tension and restores some sequences from the cutting room floor, including one of the most controversial scenes from the entire franchise. It's a futuristic fright-fest and pure cinema genius that’s a perfect antidote to Christmas programming!
ALIEN: ROMULUS at The Planetarium
A return to form for the beloved sci-fi horror franchise
We’re excited to be hosting one of the first non-theatrical screenings of Alien: Romulus this December. Director Fede Alvarez’s trademark claustrophobic horror is a great match for this beloved franchise, and his love for the original is apparent. Steel your nerves, and remember: in the Planetarium, everyone can hear you scream…!
ALIEN: DIRECTOR'S CUT at The Planetarium
Ridley Scott's edit of his horror sci-fi masterpiece is still a cut above the rest
We’re thrilled to announce a screening of the 2003 cut of Ridley Scott’s game-changing sci-fi horror Alien. This remastered and reworked cut ratchets up the tension and restores some sequences from the cutting room floor, including one of the most controversial scenes from the entire franchise. It's a futuristic fright-fest and pure cinema genius that deserves to be enjoyed on the big screen just in time for Halloween!
EVENT HORIZON at The Planetarium
Star Trek meets The Shining in this chilling cult horror
Just in time for Halloween, we’re bringing a double bill of 90s nastiness to the Planetarium, concluding with the cult horror Event Horizon. Paul W.S. Anderson’s “haunted house in space” movie horrified studio execs with its disturbing imagery; if you’ve never seen this delightfully creepy gem, you’re in for a night that will linger long in the memory…!
THE SIXTH SENSE at The Mount Without
For 9-year-old Cole Sear, not every gift is a blessing
Our Halloween season continues with a milestone anniversary screening of one of the few horror movies to receive a Best Picture Oscar nomination, The Sixth Sense. M. Night Shyamalan’s breakthrough film remains an arresting watch, 25 years on from its release - it’s got chills, thrills and twists that make it an instant pop culture classic!
STARSHIP TROOPERS at The Planetarium
This scathing satire of military might takes you to the heart of the ugly bugs’ crawl
Just in time for Halloween, we’re bringing a double bill of 90s nastiness to the Planetarium, starting with the bombastic Starship Troopers. The irony of Paul Verhoeven’s startling send-up of fascism went over some contemporary critics’ heads, but its cult reputation as an action-packed sci-fi satire endures. Would you like to know more? Then enlist in the brutal battle against the bugs…
MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN at The Mount Without
Kenneth Branagh’s in grave danger in this electrifying adaptation
In the build-up to Halloween, we present a 30th anniversary screening of Kenneth Branagh’s blood-soaked adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. This grisly retelling of a true horror classic, produced by Francis Ford Coppola, is one of the more faithful adaptations of the source material, and we’re delighted to screen this restoration from the original negatives in a suitably atmospheric venue this October!
THE DESCENT at Redcliffe Caves
Where better to watch a cave-based horror film than in a cave complex…?
Due to massive demand, we’ve added an extra screening of The Descent. Tickets always go fast for this, but watching it in the Caves is a truly immersive, and terrifying, experience, and possibly unsuitable for anyone with severe claustrophobia. It’s the ultimate way to experience Horror In The Caves – but you have been warned!
IT FOLLOWS at Redcliffe Caves
The tension is as relentless as the antagonist in this 21st Century nightmare
Another modern classic celebrating its 10th anniversary this year is the haunting It Follows. It’s a wickedly simple premise, executed with aplomb and has a truly nightmarish aura that will linger long in the memory. With a sequel only recently confirmed, and lead actress Taika Monroe currently starring in occult chiller Longlegs, now is the perfect time to catch it - before it catches you…
THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (1974) at Redcliffe Caves
Celebrate half a century of one of the most infamous films ever made
If you’re feeling particularly brave this Halloween, enter the Caves for a very special 50th anniversary screening of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, with a stunning digital restoration showcasing this infamous cult classic in all its gory glory. It’s a must-see for any horror aficionado - and for those of you thinking that a 50 year old film can’t be all that bad, don’t say we didn’t warn you!
THE GRUDGE at Redcliffe Caves
“Once you see it, you can never forget. Once it sees you, you can never escape”
Join us for a 20th anniversary screening of The Grudge in Redcliffe Caves this October. Japanese filmmaker Takashi Shimizu directed this English-language remake of his 2002 hit Ju-On: The Grudge, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Bill Pullman; it’s a deeply unnerving watch with some of the most iconic imagery of early 2000s horror cinema!
THE BABADOOK at Redcliffe Caves
Have you met Mr Babadook? Come to the Caves - you’ll see him if you look
Somehow, it’s already time to celebrate the 10th birthday of The Babadook! This harrowing psychological chiller was part of our very first Horror In The Caves programme way back in March 2016, and we’re excited to bring it back to the Caves for an anniversary screening. Top hats off to first time director Jennifer Kent for this astonishing debut, which is one of the creepiest films of the century so far…
CAT PEOPLE (1942) at Redcliffe Caves
When you just can’t shake off that lingering feline of dread…
For Sunday’s Matinee Screening at Horror In The Caves, we’re thrilled to present a special showing of Cat People, kindly licensed by the BFI. This 2K digital restoration brings out the eerie beauty of this creature feature noir’s stylish shadows and chiaroscuro lighting; it’s a moody and suspenseful alternative to the monster movie shtick of the 1940s, with one of the most celebrated jump scares in history…!
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET at Redcliffe Caves
40 years on, and we’re still not truly ready for Freddy
We’re rounding off our day of 1984 films with a late night screening of one of the most iconic horror films of all time, A Nightmare On Elm Street. The franchise may have put its instantly recognisable villain through the injustices of numerous inferior sequels (and THAT novelty rap) but Freddy Kreuger’s delightfully creepy debut still has the power to haunt your dreams.
CHILDREN OF THE CORN (1984) at Redcliffe Caves
In Gatlin, Nebraska, you reap more than you sow
Our day of 1984 horror films continues with a double bill of Stephen King adaptations. Children Of The Corn is a lo-fi, gruesome tale featuring some of the creepiest children in the horror movie canon; add in a pre-Terminator Linda Hamilton, some beautifully unsettling scenery and some subtle political commentary, and you’ve got a true cult classic!
FIRESTARTER (1984) at Redcliffe Caves
Drew Barrymore blazes a trail as a preternatural young prodigy
The double bill of 1984 Stephen King adaptations continues at Redciiffe Caves. Firestarter is full of searing pyrotechnical special effects, and a young Drew Barrymore provides a memorable turn in this adaptation of one of King’s more thought-provoking sci-fi chillers, which was surely a major influence on Stranger Things.
GREMLINS at Redcliffe Caves
They’ll be expecting you… and this October, so will we!
Saturday’s programme at Redcliffe Caves is dedicated to 1984, a fantastic year for cult classic horror releases, so we’re celebrating some 40th birthdays - starting with Gremlins! This cult comedy-horror has its own wicked spin on the festive spirit, making it one of the few films that works well at Halloween or Christmas (or both, if you’re like us!).
INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1956) at Redcliffe Caves
The seminal 50s sci-fi thriller that got every body talking
Our discounted Matinee Screenings of vintage horror return to the Caves on Saturday and Sunday mornings, starting with the seminal sci-fi chiller Invasion Of The Body Snatchers. Based on Jack Finney’s novel - which turns 70 this year - and shot in a film noir style, this 50s classic is both a gripping extraterrestrial thriller and a wry commentary on McCarthyism, and remains as eerie as ever…
SAW at Redcliffe Caves
A deadly puzzle where nobody wants to be missing pieces…
On Friday evening, we’re bringing a 20th anniversary screening of the very first Saw film to Redcliffe Caves. It’s spawned a juggernaut of an ongoing franchise, but the fiendishly simple concept of the original is still yet to be topped - you’ll be watching through your fingers and counting your toes…!
THE DESCENT [EXTRA SCREENING] at Redcliffe Caves
Where better to watch a cave-based horror film than in a cave complex…?
Due to massive demand, we’ve added an extra screening of The Descent. Tickets always go fast for this, but watching it in the Caves is a truly immersive, and terrifying, experience, and possibly unsuitable for anyone with severe claustrophobia. It’s the ultimate way to experience Horror In The Caves – but you have been warned!
SILENT SCREAMS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT HORROR at St Mary Redcliffe
Explore the origins of horror cinema, with a very special live organ recital
Join us at St Mary Redcliffe this October for a very special anthology screening of some of the earliest horror films ever made. These seldom-screened gems from cinematic history will be accompanied by a live, entirely improvised organ recital by the award-winning composer Dr. David Bednall, blending silent cinema with live music to create a unique performance that promises to add another dimension to these remarkable films.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Is there anything scarier than things that go bump in the night…?
We’re concluding our time at Arnos Vale this October with a double bill of haunted house horrors - finishing up with The Woman In Black, the film adaptation of Susan Hill’s novel and the West End sensation. After a controversial 12A cinema release, a few seconds of extra footage - and a 15 certificate - have been added to this Hammer-produced hair-raiser that will have you watching through your fingers…
THE OTHERS at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Nicole Kidman shines a light on our primal fears in this effective chiller
We’re concluding our time at Arnos Vale with a double bill of haunted house horrors, starting with The Others, a chilling and elegant ghost story starring Nicole Kidman, who was nominated for a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for her star turn as a terrorised mother. It’s an intelligent psychological slow burn that will leave you sleeping with the lights on - and the curtains open…
THE LOST BOYS at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Witches have broomsticks, but in this 80s comedy-horror, vampires have motorbikes
Due to massive demand in 2023, we’re bringing the vampire bikers sensation The Lost Boys back to the big screen this October. Devilishly funny as well as creepy, it’s a romp through 80s pop culture that has rightfully earned its place in the ‘cult classics’ pantheon.
THE COMPANY OF WOLVES at Arnos Vale Cemetery
Angela Carter’s Gothic masterpiece explores the darker side of fairy tales
Wednesday’s films at Arnos Vale 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.
THEM! at Redcliffe Caves
The grandfather of B-movies is big on bugs
Sunday’s matinee screening is Them!, one of the first ‘nuclear monster’ films of the 1950s, and the first film to use insects as the monster. Seven decades on, this Oscar-nominated creature feature remains a highlight of B-movie history.
NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR at Redcliffe Caves
The nightmarish novel’s big screen adaptation is a must-watch
Our dystopian films at Redcliffe Caves continue with a 40th anniversary screening of Nineteen Eighty-Four (aptly released in 1984!). John Hurt shines in this chilling adaptation of George Orwell’s infamous novel, which also features Richard Burton in his final film role.
THE DESCENT at Redcliffe Caves
This coal-black cave-based chiller is the ultimate antidote to festive cheer…!
Due to phenomenal demand at Halloween, we’re finishing our Caves screenings this December with one more screening of the suffocatingly scary cult favourite The Descent. Watching it in the Caves is a truly immersive, and terrifying, experience, and probably unsuitable for anyone with severe claustrophobia. If you want the antithesis of a Christmas viewing experience then this is it – but you have been warned!
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE at The Mount Without
This box office record-breaking, star-studded chiller made vampires sexy before Twilight!
Our final of four vampire films is the silver screen adaptation of the late, great Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire. Featuring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and an acclaimed breakout performance from a young Kirsten Dunst, this deliciously dark tale still has bite almost 30 years on from its release…