After enjoying watching Castaway (and eating delicious food from Rosa’s Thai) at Liverpool’s floating cinema this summer, we’re excited to learn that the cinema is back!
This time around, Liverpool’s first ever floating cinema will be returning to the Albert Dock with a series of spooky screenings for Halloween, taking place from 24th October-1st November.
The Halloween Pop-up Cinema, in association with Independent Liverpool, invites children
and adults to enjoy their favourite scary films on a floating pontoon, with refreshments on offer from a selection of Dockside bars and restaurants.
Two to three film screenings will be shown per day at the cinema, with more family-friendly
movies during the day, including Casper, Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice.
During the evening showings, horror fanatics can enjoy a hair-raising experience with a variety of terrifying films and cult classics. From Blair Witch Project and Psycho, to Nightmare on Elm Street and Paranormal Activity, guests will be in for a fright-filled evening, with the atmospheric
surroundings of the Dock adding to the unique and spine-chilling experience.
What’s Films Will Be Shown?
At the time of writing, the film schedule looks like this:
Thursday 24 October – Evening – Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday 25 October – Evening – Lost Boys
Saturday 26 October – Morning – Hocus Pocus Relaxed Screening
Saturday 26 October – Afternoon – Casper
Saturday 26 October – Evening – Blair Witch Project
Sunday 27 October – Morning – Casper Relaxed Screening
Sunday 27 October – Afternoon – Adams Family
Sunday 27 October – Evening – Psycho
Monday 28 October – Afternoon – Hocus Pocus
Monday 28 October – Evening – Nightmare on Elm Street
Tuesday 29 October – Afternoon – Beetlejuice
Tuesday 29 October – Evening – Paranormal Activity
Wednesday 30 October – Afternoon – Beetlejuice
Wednesday 30 October – Evening – Rocky Horror Show
Thursday 31 October – Afternoon – Adams Family
Thursday 31 October – Evening – Hocus Pocus Children permitted
Friday 1 November – Afternoon – Nightmare before Christmas
Friday 1 November – Evening – Scream
What’s The Floating Cinema Like?
You’ll be treated to atmospheric festoon lighting and an overhead canopy, along with the option of beanbags or deckchairs for a comfortable viewing. Heaters will be situated on the pontoon to minimise the Autumn chill with Albert Dock blankets also available, whether it’s to snuggle under or hide behind.
Food and drink from local Dockside bars and restaurants will be available to purchase.
Additional Events at The Floating Cinema
On Halloween itself on Thursday 31st October, children will also be encouraged to get into the spirit and dig out their spookiest costumes to wear whilst Hocus Pocus plays on the big screen, to be in with a chance of winning a special Albert Dock prize for the best dressed.
On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October there will be two inclusive relaxed screenings from
10am-1pm, showing Casper and Hocus Pocus. These screenings have been adapted to people
with additional needs, with no trailers, less bright screens and played at a quieter volume.
For more information on the full line-up and when tickets will go on sale on Skiddle, keep an eye on the Albert Dock’s website and social media channels.
How Much Does The Floating Cinema Cost?
Tickets are priced at £8 for children and £14 for adults.
For more information, and to learn more about buying tickets, please visit the Albert Dock’s website.
