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.
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.
COMING UP!
Special Event: THE OUTCASTS (1982) + Q&A
Sat 16 Nov & Tues 19 Nov
With a Special Event zoom Q&A with writer/director Robert Wynne-Simmons on Saturday afternoon.
The great lost classic of Irish cinema, the directorial debut from the screenwriter of Blood on Satan’s Claw, now beautifully restored. The dreamlike story of a ‘mad’ young woman (Mary Ryan) in pre-famine Ireland whose powerful true nature is revealed by a feared shaman (Mick Lally). Showing with short film UNRAVELLING (PG) Dir Aimee Willemse (UK 2024, 8min)
Special Event: CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN (2023) + Q&A
30 Nov @ 7pm
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. Showing with short film ALL THE MUSIC YOU NEED (PG) Dir James Fox (UK 2022, 9mins): Using his daily run as a way to escape the house, Joe spots a mysterious woman standing out to sea on the water. She calls to him.
Special Event: SANTA SANGRE (1989) + Q&A
7th December @ 3.30pm
A gorgeous restored print of Alejandro Jodoworsky’s (El Topo, The Holy Mountain) lyrical cult masterpiece. A former circus artist escapes from a psychiatric hospital to rejoin his armless mother – the leader of a strange religious cult. And as if this very rare showing is not enough, we’re super-excited to welcome its legendary music composer Simon Boswell for an in-person Q&A.
Special Event: TRIPPING THE DARK FANTASTIC (2024) + Q&A Intro
7th December @ 7.30pm
A sneak preview of this fascinating documentary from Lg White 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 introduction with Simon Boswell and the film’s director LG White.
15 & 17 Dec
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. Showing with short film DELIVERANCE (PG) Dir Kaljeven Singh Lally (UK 2024, 10mins): A Sikh delivery driver is asked for help by a customer, a Priest.
4 & 5 Jan
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. Showing with short film: ROAD AHEAD CLOSED (PG) Dir Lily Paris (UK 2024, 8mins): Meeting a closed road on his route home, a young man takes a risky turn, only to become hopelessly lost on a maze of backroads where something lies in wait.
NOSFERATU (2024)
24th – 30th January
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. Showing with short film THE CROSSING (U) Dir Christian Azzola (UK 2024, 4mins): A chance encounter by the water’s edge changes a man’s life forever.
PAST EVENTS & SCREENINGS:
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.
REBECCA (1940)
“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.
STARVE ACRE (2024)
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.
THE SUBSTANCE (2024)
A Faustian pact for a fitness star (Demi Moore) faced with ageing stealing all she lives for. Extraordinary new body horror from writer/director/producer Coralie Fargeat.
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!
