Alongside the latest horror releases, a selection of creepy classics will be returning to the big screen at Vue Croydon Purley Way this autumn to celebrate spooky season, offering a treat for audiences of all ages, tastes and scare levels.
First to conjure up the Halloween spirit is Disney’s much-loved Hocus Pocus, which returns from 2 October. This wickedly wonderful family favourite follows the chaos that unfolds when three witches are magically revived, causing a mix of magic, mischief and mayhem.
For older audiences, The Others is back to terrify moviegoers from 16 October. Starring Nicole Kidman, this supernatural classic is packed with creeping tension, eerie encounters and one of cinema’s most memorable twists. Other spooky titles casting their spell include cult supernatural favourite The Craft, which returns from 16 October, and iconic slasher Scream, which celebrates 30 years of scares with an anniversary screening from 23 October.
As well as familiar favourites, new releases include psychological thriller Verity, adapted from the acclaimed Colleen Hoover novel of the same name and starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, arriving on 2 October.
Meanwhile, based on the beloved and award-winning BBC comedy, Ghosts: The Possession of Button House heads to Vue from 23 October. Following a group of ghosts from different time periods who haunt the same house, the film marks the first feature-length family adventure from the show’s creators.
Other thrilling and chilling releases include Other Mommy, a supernatural scare-fest starring Jessica Chastain in a dual role; Clayface, DC Comics’ horrifying take on an iconic Batman villain; and creepy spider creature feature Crawlers, arriving on 9 October, 23 October and 30 October respectively.
The Halloween line-up wraps up with two anniversary releases from 30 October. Cult classic Donnie Darko, starring Jake Gyllenhaal in his breakthrough role as a troubled teenager who encounters a mysterious figure in a rabbit costume, returns to the big screen 25 years after its initial release. Meanwhile, acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro’s beautifully dark fairy tale Pan’s Labyrinth returns to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Film lovers at Vue Croydon Purley Way can also enjoy Vue’s biggest and comfiest seat the Ultra Lux. Strategically positioned to give the best possible view of the big screen, Ultra Lux seating also features an extra-wide armrest, back and leg rests that recline independently, a personal table for snacks and drinks and a state-of-the-art beverage cooler – making it the most luxurious way to immerse yourself in a great story.
Ryan Maeri, General Manager of Vue Croydon, said: “This October, we’re thrilled to be able to put on a raft of new and classic films for fans of scary and spooky films. From family-friendly comedy horrors to cult favourites, we know how gripping scary films can be and want to provide the very best big screen experience for people to enjoy every laugh and every scare this Halloween, leaving them with an experience they’ll feel forever.”
Tickets are available at www.myvue.com
Halloween Season at Vue
Hocus Pocus – From 2 October
Verity – From 2 October
The Craft (30th Anniversary) – From 9 October
Other Mommy – From 9 October
The Others (25th Anniversary) – From 16 October
Clayface – From 23 October
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House – From 23 October
Scream (30th Anniversary) – From 23 October
Crawlers – From 30 October
Donnie Darko (25th Anniversary) – From 30 October
Pan’s Labyrinth (20th Anniversary) – From 30 October
