A new meaning to the phrase ‘a close shave’

Join us at Arnos Vale Cemetery after-hours and discover the chilling tale of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street…

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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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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…

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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…

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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…?

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“His story will touch you, even though he can’t”

Our evening of festive fun with a hint of the fantastic at Arnos Vale concludes with the acclaimed cult romantic fantasy Edward Scissorhands. Tim Burton’s most personal work, it helped cement his reputation as a major director, and inspired at least a million Goths according to the last census.

Kevin’s “the man of the house” in this staple of the holiday season

Our night of festive films at Arnos Vale continues with the Christmas-themed crime caper, and firm festive favourite, Home Alone. Join Kevin McAllister for his one-child showdown with the Wet Bandits, featuring an increasingly wince-inducing series of booby traps…

Thought Twilight was the definitive vampire romance? Think again…

Our night of refreshingly original vampire films at Arnos Vale continues 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.

“Fangs for booking” your stay with Dracula and co. - strictly monsters only!

Our second evening at Arnos Vale is dedicated to twists on the vampire genre, starting with the animated comedy Hotel Transylvania. An all-star voice cast breathe life into the undead residents of the titular hotel, where an intruding human is the scariest thing that’s happened to manager Count Dracula in centuries…

Join Miguel this October for the celebration of a lifetime

Our second screening at Arnos Vale this October is the Oscar-winning Coco, Pixar’s visually stunning and powerfully poignant tale inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead mythology. Full of heart and boasting an unforgettable soundtrack, it’s a colourful and creative adventure that’s perfect for the whole family!

For the Addams family, weird is relative…

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! First up is a 30th anniversary screening of Addams Family Values, the second big screen outing for the beloved Addams clan - appropriately enough, we’re screening it on a Wednesday…

Empire’s Best Fantasy Film of 2008 is full of familiar faces and fairytale charm

As part of our programme at Arnos Vale this March, we’re including two films inspired by Neil Gaiman’s work. Second is the suitably star-studded adaptation of his 1999 novel Stardust. With a stellar ensemble cast and some beautiful cinematography shot across the British isles, this romantic adventure has enough sparkle to satisfy all ages!

Revisit the haunting beauty and raw power of del Toro’s finest creation

Our March screenings at Arnos Vale conclude with a late screening of the dark fairytale – and firm festival favourite – Pan’s Labyrinth. Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning masterpiece is both hauntingly beautiful and brutally ugly, in its seamless blending of its surreal and sinister mythical realm with the harsh realities of the Spanish Civil War’s immediate aftermath.

A spookily good stop-motion animation from one of the master modern storytellers

As part of our programme at Arnos Vale this March, we’re including two films inspired by Neil Gaiman’s work. First up is Henry Selick’s wonderfully creepy adaptation of Gaiman’s novella Coraline. This Oscar-nominated dark fantasy is beautifully animated and brilliantly scored, but it’s a surprisingly spooky watch for children and grown-ups alike…!

Few films define ‘cult classic’ as succinctly as this magical chronicle

We’re returning to Arnos Vale Cemetery this March for two nights of films that put a twist on fairytale fantasy! Our first film is the exceptionally 80s fan fave The Never-ending 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, and the power of its imagination hasn’t faded at all.

Celebrate four decades of Spielberg’s beloved adventure this Christmas

Our December evening at Arnos Vale continues with a screening of an enduring classic from the master of the blockbuster, Steven Spielberg. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial turns 40, and we’ll be bringing it back to the big screen for a night to remember!

One of the few films that’s both a Halloween and Christmas classic

We’re back at Arnos Vale for one more night this December, starting the evening with a screening of the macabre musical masterpiece The Nightmare Before Christmas. Join Jack Skellington and the inhabitants of Halloween Town for this beloved stop-motion misadventure from the mind of Tim Burton.

Another chance to unleash your inner teenager this November

Due to massive demand for our October screening, we’re putting on two more showings of the original Twilight film! Whether you professed to enjoying it ironically, or were 100% committed to the saga’s Team Edward v Team Jacob debate, there’s no denying the continuing impact of this pop culture phenomenon…

Mexican mythology meets awesome animation in this family-friendly fantasy

This November, we’re thrilled to be screening the dazzlingly original spin on Mexico’s Day Of The Dead mythology, The Book Of Life. Produced by Guillermo del Toro, its astonishing animation is a visual delight, but its poignant story, madcap humour and wildly inventive musical covers make this a treat for all ages.

Unleash your inner teenager with this global phenomenon as it turns 14

Thursday’s Arnos Vale programming concludes with two very different takes on vampire mythology – first up, it’s the very first Twilight film! Whether you professed to enjoying it ironically, or were 100% committed to the saga’s Team Edward v Team Jacob debate, there’s no denying the continuing impact of this pop culture phenomenon…

There’s been a grave misunderstanding in this macabre matrimonial musical

Thursday evening at Arnos Vale begins with the stop-motion dark fantasy musical Corpse Bride. This was Tim Burton’s first stop-motion outing as director – naturally for a Tim Burton film, he reunited Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp, voicing the eponymous bride and her reluctant groom.

Let the Sanderson sisters put a spell on you this October

Due to demand we’ve added an additional screening of Hocus Pocus at Arnos Vale this October. The ghoulish Sanderson sisters have been terrorising fans for nearly 30 years (we know, sorry!), and with the long-anticipated sequel arriving this Autumn, there’s never been a better time to reacquaint yourselves with the original Salem legend…