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!
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 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.
GHOSTBUSTERS at Redcliffe Caves
There is no witty caption. Only Zuul.
The day of 1984 horror classics at Redcliffe Caves continues with Ghostbusters. The franchise is still going strong four decades on, but nothing tops the original - strap on your proton packs and prepare for the Stay-Puftapocalypse!
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!).
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 NEVERENDING STORY at Arnos Vale Cemetery
40 years on, and the power of this epic fantasy shows no signs of stopping
Our time at Arnos Vale continues with a 40th anniversary screening of the exceptionally 80s fan faveThe Neverending Story. Whether you wore your VHS out as a child or discovered it thanks to Stranger Things, there’s no denying the enduring cult status of this story-within-a-story, chronicling the struggle to save Fantasia from The Nothing within the pages of a magical book; the power of its imagination hasn’t faded at all.
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.
HOCUS POCUS at Arnos Vale Cemetery
These sinister Salem sisters are doing it for themselves
We’re returning to Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol’s very own necropolis, with two days of spine-tingling cinema! Our first film at Arnos Vale this October is a firm festival favourite, the wonderfully witchy Hocus Pocus. The ghoulish Sanderson sisters have been terrorising fans for over 30 years (we know, sorry!) - so to celebrate the start of our 2024 Halloween season, why not reacquaint yourselves with these Salem legends…?
MARCH OF THE PENGUINS at 1532 Theatre
An celebration of the natural world with a behind-the-scenes insight
Bristol is an international hub for wildlife filmmaking, so we’re delighted to announce that this September we’ll be screening the Oscar-winning March Of The Penguins, the heart-warming and breathtaking story of one of the most epic animal ‘pilgrimages’ on earth. With local post-production facility Films@59 providing an introductory talk on their work on major wildlife productions, and some of the behind-the-scenes skills used during editing, this is a must-see for animal lovers of all ages.