This October... Reel Steel and the Abbeydale Picture House present a 35mm double-bill special, with two horror films based on the work of author Clive Barker - Candyman (1992), and Hellraiser (1987).
Adapted from Clive Barker's story The Forbidden from Books of Blood - Candyman (1992) is the story of an urban legend, of a man who loved and paid the price with his life, whose spirit now haunts the site of his death, and those who dare to summon him.
Much like the legend of the Candyman itself, the story of the film has grown in the years that have followed - with a narrative exploring race and society - now feeling more relevant than ever before; presented here in 35mm in the year of the film's 30th Anniversary.
Based on his own novella The Hellbound Heart, Hellraiser (1987) marks the directorial debut of Clive Barker, and is one of the standout genre offerings of the 1980s.
Through the use of a Lament Configuration puzzle box, the summoning of the Cenobites takes its holder to a place where pain and pleasure are twisted in dark and grotesque ways.
Introducing the world to the iconic Pinhead and his band of Cenobites, Hellraiser became an instant genre classic upon release, and remains one of the most frighteningly original visions in horror - presented here in 35mm in the year marking the film's 35th Anniversary.
See this special 35mm double-bill screening, this coming Halloween weekend.
Doors open - 5pm
Candyman (1992) - 6pm
- interval -
Hellraiser (1987) - 8:10pm.
This screening has an 18 certificate – entry will not be permitted to those below this age.
As an additional Halloween treat, the evening will also feature 35mm projection demonstrations, for you to see and hear up close (from phenomenally experienced projectionists) the operation of 35mm projection.
This screening is supported by and taking place as part of the BFI's In Dreams Are Monsters season.
Read a retrospective feature on Candyman (1992) by Reel Steel.
Read a retrospective feature on Hellraiser (1987) by Reel Steel.
Due to renovation building work taking place in the Abbeydale Picture House auditorium, this screening will take place in the venue’s Fly Tower Cinema. This cinema space is not wheelchair accessible.
Booking in advance is recommended.
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