If dressing up like a whimsical old witch isn't really your scene this Halloween, then why not take the alternative route. Across London there are a number of fright nights holding both retro and contemporary horror film screenings way into the night and past the witching hour. So if you're more inclined to enjoy a bowl of popcorn and some fizzy pop than sampling the delights of wasted warlocks, check out some of these Halloween horror showings.
Jameson Cult Film Club at Union Chapel
Union Chapel opens its door to the Jameson Cult Film club, showing a film a day for the three days surrounding this year's Halloween (30th October - 1st November). Set inside the beautiful church, there will be showings of Dracula (1958), The Shining (1980) and Halloween (1978). Tickets are free but must be pre-booked to reserve a space, which can be done via the Jameson Cult Film Club website.
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Film4 FrightFest at the ICA
This Halloween super event follows on from their August bank holiday success. The FrightFest team are laying down six UK movie premieres in this Halloween all-nighter. Expect previews, movie quizzes and super special guest appearances. More information on their website. £50
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Halloween at Curzon Soho
Though a little bit early, the Curzon Soho will be hosting their Halloween film quiz on 21st October. If you're a fan of blood sucking vampires and gore-dripping zombies, then test your knowledge at the Curzon challenge.
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Nosferatu at The Biscuit Factory
Set in the 22,000 sq ft old Biscuit Factory. This showing of Nosferatu The Vampyre, writer Werner Herzog's ode to silent movie Dracula, will be shown in a cavernous south London warehouse. £7
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Greenwich Picture House
Greenwich's finest cinema brings you a double helping on horror with Let The Right One In and Drag Me To Hell on Halloween night. There's also a screening of the new digital version of An American Werewolf In London. Yikes! You can book online here.
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