Seven Spooky Halloween Screenings This Weekend

1)   Fright Fest @ Cineworld Leicester Square

Cineworld’s Fright Fest is back, offering a weekend pass for Friday 27^th and Saturday, 28^th October. Choose from a large variety of horror and thriller films, including He Never Left, Hood Witch, Blue Light and Superposition.

Tickets: https://frightfestoct2023.eventive.org/schedule

Cost: Single film tickets £15, with passes for all nine films £70

When: 27–28 October 2023, various times

Where: Cineworld Leicester Square, Superscreen, 5-6 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7NA

Nearest station: Leicester Square tube

2)   The Shining @ The Ritzy Picturehouse

Heeeeere’s Johnny! See this 1980s cult classic in a different light with the original cut playing at The Ritzy Picturehouse.

Tickets: https://ticketing.picturehouses.com/Ticketing/visSelectTickets.aspx?cinemacode=004&txtSessionId=50009&visLang=1

Cost: From £8

When: 31 Oct 2023, 19:45

Where: Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, London SW2 1JG

Nearest station: Brixton

3) Carry On Screaming @ QMUL ArtsOne

If you’re like me and don’t like really scary films, then perhaps a comical Carry On film will suit? See the 1966 classic at QMUL ArtsOne. Bonus: it’s free!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carry-on-screaming-halloween-screening-tickets-731753332917?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Cost: Free

When: 31 Oct 2023, 17:30

Where: QMUL ArtsOne, Mile End Road, London, E1 4PA

Nearest station: Mile End

4) Hocus Pocus @ Fright Night Cinema

The Rivoli Ballroom pop-up cinema is back with plenty of spooky films to choose from and ghoulish cocktails to be drunk.

Tickets: https://rivolipopupcinema.designmynight.com/6421b79cd35fe45f6f7be598/fright-night-cinema-hocus-pocus-3

Cost: From £5

When: 27 Oct 2023, 17:00

Where: The Rivoli Ballroom, 350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BY

Nearest station: Crofton Park (Rail)

5) Horror Movie Marathon @ Prince Charles Cinema

The Prince Charles Cinema is putting on a mystery horror Halloween film marathon from 10:30pm on Saturday to 8am on Sunday. Be prepared for frights, this marathon isn’t for the light-hearted. Pyjamas optional.

Tickets: https://princecharlescinema.com/PrinceCharlesCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=28470663

Cost: Non-member £22.50

When: 28 Oct 2023, 22:30

Where: Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BY

Nearest station: Leicester Square

6) The Exorcist: Believer @ Peckham's Bussey Building

Fancy seeing one of the most terrifying horror films at a rooftop cinema? Look no further. New this year, Rooftop Film Club are providing water-proof blankets, so you can be scared and snug at the same time!

Tickets: https://rooftopfilmclub.designmynight.com/651b02c286cbf01d3558d649/rooftop-film-club-presents-the-exorcist-believer

Cost: From £18.95

When: 28 Oct 2023, 18:00

Where: Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane, SE15 4ST

Nearest station: Peckham Rye (Rail)

7) The Phantom of the Opera with a live organ and Q&A @ Regent Street Cinema

Hear the iconic opening of Phantom of the Opera’s titular song (duhhh duhh duh duh duuuhhhhh) live at Regent Street Cinema. Followed by a Q&A chaired by Mike Muncer featuring several special guests!

Tickets: https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/movie/the-phantom-of-the-opera-live-organ-qa

Cost: £12.50

When: 29 Oct 2023, 19:30

Where: Regent Street Cinema, 307 Regent St., London W1B 2HW

Nearest station: Oxford Circus