London Halloween 2026: Horror Film Screenings and Events Guide
London venues are rolling out special horror film screenings and events for Halloween 2026. From historic cinemas to rooftop settings, here is where to catch spooky films across the city.
Prince Charles Cinema
Leicester Square's Prince Charles Cinema hosts its HorrOctober season from 1 October to 1 November 2026. The programme includes multiple screenings of The Exorcist (Extended Cut), A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Shining, Nosferatu, Jennifer's Body, and Under the Skin. Halloween night features a sing-a-long screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show and a back-to-back marathon of all six films in the Michael Myers franchise.
Chiswick Cinema
Five films directed by Alfred Hitchcock run from 6 to 31 October 2026. The early film The Lodger is presented with a live viola score by Hugo Max.

BFI Southbank
Spooky screenings take place from 20 to 31 October 2026, featuring a preview of the comedy Ghosts: The Possession of Button House alongside 1958's Dracula and Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. Ken Russell's 1971 film The Devils screens on multiple dates in October and continues into November.
Rooftop Cinema Club Peckham
Running from 23 to 31 October 2026, this rooftop venue shows Scream, Psycho, Hocus Pocus, and a secret screening, alongside a family-friendly showing of Hocus Pocus on Halloween.
Clapham Grand

Events on 28 and 31 October 2026 include a Hocus Pocus Movie Night with themed cocktails and a costume competition, followed by The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween night featuring a drag host and sing-a-long.
ActOne Cinema
On 30 October 2026, the General Witchfinders podcast team hosts a trivia night and live recording alongside a screening of 1971's Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde.
Genesis Cinema
A 9pm screening of the 1978 horror film Halloween takes place on 31 October 2026 at the Mile End venue.

The Musical Museum
Brentford's Musical Museum shows the 1926 silent mystery film The Bat on 31 October 2026, accompanied by a live performance on its Wurlitzer organ.
David Lean Cinema
Croydon's venue screens a double bill of Hammer's 1958 Dracula and 1966's Dracula Prince of Darkness on 31 October 2026, with discounts available for watching both.
Nickel Cinema
Alternative venue Nickel Cinema runs secret psychotronic horror screenings across 31 October and 1 November 2026, with single tickets and weekend passes available.

