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.
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.
What a Carve Up! (PG)
Monday 27 October, 7.15pmBradford Movie Makers Clubhouse/Cinema
The classic dark comedy in true classic British style. Relatives gather at a country house for a will reading, only to find themselves trapped and being murdered one by one…
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Bradford Movie Makers Clubhouse/Cinema
The classic dark comedy in true classic British style. Relatives gather at a country house for a will reading, only to find themselves trapped and being murdered one by one…
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.
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)
Friday 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.
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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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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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.