A Spooky Weekend to Scream About: Saffron Screen Takes Over the Town Hall
This October, the grand staircase and hall of Saffron Walden Town Hall will be transformed into a pop-up cinema for one unforgettable start to the spooky season. From a silent horror classic scored live to a family favourite with a rabbit-shaped curse, Saffron Screen has put together a programme for every kind of film fan — young, old, and everything in between.
Friday 9 October — Nosferatu, with live score
F.W. Murnau’s silent horror masterpiece — and this is no ordinary screening.
The film will be accompanied by a live viola score performed by Hugo Max, bringing Count Orlok’s shadow back to life note by note. It’s an atmospheric, one-night-only way to open our spooky weekend.
Cabaret seating, tickets limited.
Doors: 7:00 pm | Film: 7:30 pm
Saturday 10 October — Casper (1995)
Join Kat Harvey and her father as they move into Whipstaff Manor and discover it’s already occupied — by Casper, a shy, kind-hearted ghost, and his three mischievous uncles.
Introduce your kids to this beloved childhood favourite and rediscover the magic of Casper together.
Prizes for all in fancy dress!
Doors: 2:00 pm | Film: 2:30 pm
Saturday 10 October – The Shining
Then, as the sun goes down, the mood shifts. At 7:00pm we’re screening Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980) — a chilling, iconic piece of horror cinema.
Cabaret seating, tickets limited.
Doors: 7:00 pm | Film: 7:30 pm
Sunday 11 October – Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
Aardman’s much-loved claymation caper, ideal for a Sunday afternoon with the family before half-term excitement kicks in properly.
Prizes for all in fancy dress!
Doors: 2:00 pm | Film: 2:30 pm
Why the Town Hall? Saffron Screen is bringing the big-screen experience into the heart of the town, with a full bar and refreshments available under the balcony, comfortable seating for both our matinee and evening sessions.
Tickets and details Tickets are on sale now for all four films. Spaces are limited, especially for our evening screenings so book early.
Come in costume, bring the family (for the matinees!), and join us for a spooky weekend to kick off October.