2 Oct - 2 Nov 2025
Halloween Cinema
Step into the shadows this October for Bradford’s Halloween Cinema season.
From spine-tingling horror classics and atmospheric outdoor screenings to family-friendly favourites, and special talks, Bradford’s Halloween Cinema season has something for everyone.
Step into the shadows this October as Bradford becomes a city of chills, thrills, and cinematic delights.
Whether you’re chasing a night of terrifying suspense, a nostalgic fright, or a magical movie outing with the kids, you’ll find all the details here. Grab your popcorn – if you dare – and discover what’s on this spooky season.
The Phantom of the Opera (PG) Live Wurlitzer Organ
Thursday 16 October, 7pmVictoria Hall, Saltaire
This October, step into the shadows for a haunting celebration of Halloween like no other. Experience the gothic masterpiece The Phantom of the Opera(1925), starring the unparalled Lon Chaney accompanied by the spine-tingling sounds of the Wurlitzer Cinema Organ, played by Aaron Hawthorne.
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Victoria Hall, Saltaire
This October, step into the shadows for a haunting celebration of Halloween like no other. Experience the gothic masterpiece The Phantom of the Opera(1925), starring the unparalled Lon Chaney accompanied by the spine-tingling sounds of the Wurlitzer Cinema Organ, played by Aaron Hawthorne.
Cine Spotlights: The Slumber Party Massacre (18)
Thursday 23 October, 6.30pmCubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
Can slasher films be feminist? Join horror film expert Alison Peirse as she introduces The Slumber Party Massacre—the first slasher film directed by a woman.
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Cubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
Can slasher films be feminist? Join horror film expert Alison Peirse as she introduces The Slumber Party Massacre—the first slasher film directed by a woman.
Little Shop of Horrors (15)
Monday 27 October, 7pmBradford Movie Makers Clubhouse/Cinema
Roger Corman’s low-budget horror. Classic, dark and farcical.
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Bradford Movie Makers Clubhouse/Cinema
Roger Corman’s low-budget horror. Classic, dark and farcical.
Spooky Movie Night: Hocus Pocus 2 (age 5-14)
Tuesday 28 October, 4pm - 7pmHighfield Community Association, 21 Drewry Road, Keighley
From 4pm, young people will take part in themed crafts, face painting, and biscuits decorating.
At 5pm, spooky film begins. Refreshments will be provided. Costumes encouraged!
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Highfield Community Association, 21 Drewry Road, Keighley
From 4pm, young people will take part in themed crafts, face painting, and biscuits decorating.
At 5pm, spooky film begins. Refreshments will be provided. Costumes encouraged!
Hocus Pocus (PG)
Wednesday 29 October, 6pmThornton Community Centre
Thornton Community Centre is hosting a FREE community cinema family event, screening Hocus Pocus. Refreshments available (cash only).
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Thornton Community Centre
Thornton Community Centre is hosting a FREE community cinema family event, screening Hocus Pocus. Refreshments available (cash only).
Ghost stories (15)
Wednesday 29 October, 7.30pmKeighley Picture House
Presented by Inspired Highfield and Sight Airedale. Free!
Keighley Picture House
Presented by Inspired Highfield and Sight Airedale. Free!
Jennifer's Body (15)
Thursday 30 October, 7pmCubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
This cult noughties horror sees Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody team up with director Karyn Kusama.
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Cubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
This cult noughties horror sees Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody team up with director Karyn Kusama.
Spookside Cinema Movie Afternoon
Friday 31 October, starts at 12pmJoin a free movie afternoon filled with screams, popcorn, sweets, creepy vibes and much more!
Grab your tickets from the main office at Woodside Village Centre or call 01274 355600 (option 1).
Join a free movie afternoon filled with screams, popcorn, sweets, creepy vibes and much more!
Grab your tickets from the main office at Woodside Village Centre or call 01274 355600 (option 1).
The Lost Boys (15)
Friday 31 October, 7.30pmBingley Arts Centre
“Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It’s fun to be a vampire”
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Bingley Arts Centre
“Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It’s fun to be a vampire”
The Others (2001)
30 & 31 OctoberMilner Field Manor Ruins
Nicole Kidman stars in a truly terrifying ghost story, part of Open-Air Cinema.
A bone-chilling open-air screening of a 21st-century classic – exclusively for Bradford 2025.
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Milner Field Manor Ruins
Nicole Kidman stars in a truly terrifying ghost story, part of Open-Air Cinema.
A bone-chilling open-air screening of a 21st-century classic – exclusively for Bradford 2025.
Cronenberg Double Bill: The Fly (18)
Friday 31 October, 6.30pmPictureville Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.
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Pictureville Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.
Sinners (15)
Friday 31 October, 7pmGreenmoor Community Cinema, Bradford
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
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Greenmoor Community Cinema, Bradford
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
28 Years Later (18)
Friday 31 October, 7.30pm Clayton Community Cinema, Clayton
A terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later.
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Clayton Community Cinema, Clayton
A terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later.
Nightmare on Cooke Lane: Halloween Night Market & Cinema Night
Friday 31 October, 7.30pmThe Stockroom Cinema, Keighley
Join us for a special night of Halloween fun, an unmissable evening of all things spooky!
Cinema Night: Evil Dead II (15)
Experience an exclusive screening of Evil Dead II at The Stockroom Cinema — Keighley’s very own secret cinema, co-hosted by Keighley Creative and The Unit, in partnership with Leeds International Film Festival.
Before the screening you can join a Halloween Night Market feat. The Kindred Bizzare, from 4-8pm.
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The Stockroom Cinema, Keighley
Join us for a special night of Halloween fun, an unmissable evening of all things spooky!
Cinema Night: Evil Dead II (15)
Experience an exclusive screening of Evil Dead II at The Stockroom Cinema — Keighley’s very own secret cinema, co-hosted by Keighley Creative and The Unit, in partnership with Leeds International Film Festival.
Before the screening you can join a Halloween Night Market feat. The Kindred Bizzare, from 4-8pm.
Cronenberg Double Bill: Videodrome (18)
Friday 31 October, 8.45pmPictureville Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
When he acquires a different kind of show for his station, a sleazy cable-TV programmer sees his life and the future of media spin out of control.
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Pictureville Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
When he acquires a different kind of show for his station, a sleazy cable-TV programmer sees his life and the future of media spin out of control.
Nosferatu (PG) [Live music by Frame Ensemble with Ben Gaunt]
Saturday 1 November, 7pmPictureville Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
A rare chance to experience this forbidden cinematic masterpiece on the big screen with new music.
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Pictureville Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
A rare chance to experience this forbidden cinematic masterpiece on the big screen with new music.
Kids' Club: Corpse Bride (PG) [20th anniversary]
1 & 2 November, 11amCubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
There’s been a grave misunderstanding in Tim Burton’s animated classic.
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Cubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
There’s been a grave misunderstanding in Tim Burton’s animated classic.
Classic Sunday: The Curse of Frankenstein (12A) [4k restoration]
Sunday 2 November, 12.45pmCubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
The creature created by man and forgotten by nature returns to the big screen in breathtaking 4K.
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Cubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
The creature created by man and forgotten by nature returns to the big screen in breathtaking 4K.
BIFA Presents: Berberian Sound Studio (15)
Sunday 2 November, 5pmCubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
A sound engineer’s work for an Italian horror studio becomes a terrifying case of life imitating art.
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Cubby Broccoli Cinema, National Science and Media Museum
A sound engineer’s work for an Italian horror studio becomes a terrifying case of life imitating art.
This season is part of Bradford: A City of Film, a programme of independent film across the Bradford District. Co-Produced by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and National Science and Media Museum with the support of the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery.