This winter, from October to January, the Palace brings you a cornucopia of frightening films and special scary events for all ages and tastes. Our spooky selection includes brand new releases, classics, silents, documentaries, even family friendly fare – drawn from around the world – some with speakers giving introductions as well as as well as special guest filmmaker events.
We’re showing 13 films (some with introductions and some with very special filmmaker guests) as well as 5 special events ranging from a Halloween Sunday Silent showing of the 1922 Nosferatu with live piano to in-person filmmaker talks. And we’ll have a special ticket offer for those who want to see it all! (see below for details).
- A creepy collection of Special Events including filmmaker Q&As and live musical accompaniment!
- A spooky selection of films includes brand new releases, classics, silents, documentaries, shorts and family friendly fare drawn from around the world!
Free Films! Pick up a Broadscares card when collecting your ticket at our box-office! Get a stamp each time you see a Broadscares film or special event – get 3 stamps and see your next Broadscares film for free! Please note: Free film offer is for films only, not special events. Broadscares cards may not be shared.
October/ November
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (2024)
The ghost with the most is back! A perfect sequel for fans of Tim Burton’s 1988 original and a treat in itself for fans of spooky goings on with a big heart and a ton of laughs.
“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again…” Screening on Tues 15 Oct includes a short intro to the queen of psychological thriller Daphne du Maurier and this classic Hitchcock adaption of her spinechilling novel.
Stylish and haunting folk horror adapted for the screen by director Daniel Kokotajlo, of a young couple (Morfydd Clark, Matt Smith) in their moorland home.
Special Event: Palace Sunday Silent NOSFERATU (1922) + Live piano
Sun 27 Oct
Get your teeth into F W Murnau’s stunning 1922 German Expressionist classic, screening at the Palace with live piano accompaniment by Lillian Henley.
A Faustian pact for a fitness star (Demi Moore) faced with ageing stealing all she lives for. Screening on Fri 25 includes intro to Coralie Fargeat, writer/director/producer of this extraordinary new body horror.
Special Event: CORPSE BRIDE (2005) + Q&A
Sun 2 Nov
Watch this dark, animated musical fantasy tale of a shy young man and the bride who rises from the grave. Then meet industry professional modelmakers/riggers Andy Gent, Maggie Hayden and Richard Blakey who worked on CORPSE BRIDE, plus real CORPSE BRIDE character puppets used in the film and discover how the film was made!
Plus! Creeping towards us in November, December and January, all this and more…
Special Event: THE OUTCASTS (1982) + Q&A
The great lost classic of Irish cinema, the directorial debut from the screenwriter of Blood on Satan’s Claw, now beautifully restored. The story of a ‘mad’ young woman (Mary Ryan) in pre-famine Ireland whose powerful true nature is revealed by a feared shaman (Mick Lally). 2 screenings, we hope including a tbc Special Event Q&A with writer/director Robert Wynne-Simmons.
Special Event: TRIPPING THE DARK FANTASTIC (2024) + Q&A
Fascinating documentary from Lola Gunn exploring the incredible work of Simon Boswell, composer for horror, fantasy and mainstream films (PHENOMENA, STAGE FRIGHT, SANTA SANGRE, SHALLOW GRAVE, DUST DEVIL…), featuring concert footage with band Caduta Massi and interviews with directors including Dario Argento and Alejandro Jodorowsky. Plus Q&A with Simon Boswell.
Special Event: CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN (2023) + Q&A
Revealing and moving new documentary exploring the complex legacy of British folk horror THE WICKER MAN (1973) via the discovery of the lost papers of maverick director Robin Hardy. An emotional journey for his sons Justin and Dominic as they consider the impact of the film on their lives, and a step behind the curtain for fans to come closer to understanding the evolution of a classic. Plus Q&A with co-directors Justin Hardy and Chris Nunn.
MESSIAH OF EVIL (1973)
From co-writer/directors Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck (writers of AMERICAN GRAFITTI, INDIANA JONES & THE TEMPLE OF DOOM), the tale of a woman who arrives in a sleepy seaside town after receiving unsettling letters from her father, only to discover the town is under a strange influence… A rarely seen true cult classic, it brings zombies, gorgeous Techniscope visuals and deep unease. Plus introduction.
NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1957)
Directed by Jacques Tourneur, a master of the suspenseful and atmospheric on screen, with stunning noir-influenced cinematography. An American professor (Dana Andrews) arrives in London to meet a colleague only to discover that he was killed in a freak accident the day before, and had recently been investigating a cult… Following a trail of mysterious manuscripts, we enter a world that makes us question our faith in science. Plus introduction.
NOSFERATU (2024)
A new take from director Robert Eggers (THE LIGHTHOUSE, THE WITCH) on the gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Starring Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe. Plus industry Q&A.
Thanks to the generous support of Alaster Calder for helping make this season happen as well as the good people of Frightfest for helping source accompanying short films in this season.
