A crew of professional shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven, stealing her clothes and reselling them at a lower price in "fashion-forward philanthropy." Another stylish capitalist critique from director Boots Riley (Sorry To Bother You).
Film picks
Grab the popcorn and scroll down for details of our picks of the films on the big screen in Sheffield this month, compiled by Joe.
The Craft (1996)
Fri. 9 October 2026 — Mon. 12 October 2026
The Light Sheffield
A high school newcomer falls in with a trio of outcast girls who practice witchcraft, who happen to be seeking a fourth member. With an iconic 90s alt-rock soundtrack, the supernatural cult classic is back in a 30th anniversary 4K restoration.
Tekkonkinkreet (2006) 20th Anniversary screening
Fri. 23 October 2026
Drama Studio
Sensoria Festival in association with Reel Steel, present the rarely-screened cult anime classic Tekkonkinkreet (2006) in a 20th Anniversary 4k restoration.
Celluloid Screams
Thu. 22 October 2026 — Sun. 25 October 2026
Showroom
Sheffield’s horror film festival returns every October – getting you spooked just in time for Halloween.
Sensoria
Thu. 22 October 2026 — Sun. 25 October 2026
Sheffield's festival of film and music. With a robotic botanical installation in the old John Lewis. A performance inspired by cult 70s album Plantasia. A night of vinyl film scores mixed with VHS cinema. And more.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Fri. 30 October 2026
Showroom
A cult classic like no other, with wild characters, elaborate dances and memorable songs. Stranded on an isolated road, a young couple find shelter with scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter and discover his latest creation – Rocky Horror, the ultimate man.
Pan's Labyrinth
Sun. 1 November 2026 — Mon. 2 November 2026
The Light Sheffield
Blurring the line between reality and fantasy, director Guillermo del Toro depicts the horrors of war against a child's innocence and imagination. A beautiful and terrifying dark fairy tale, back in cinemas with a 20th anniversary 4K restoration.
The Devils
Fri. 30 October 2026 — Thu. 5 November 2026
Showroom
In 17th-century France, a charismatic priest defies a Cardinal's consolidation of power. A prescient vision of obsession and corruption, censored for over half a century, director Ken Russell's landmark film returns in a 55th anniversary restoration.