The Underground Cinema at Cardiff Castle

Event Info

Halloween in Cardiff Castle’s Underground Cinema by Darkened Rooms is an immersive cinematic experience held in the Undercroft at Cardiff Castle. The family friendly activity features horror film screenings, spooky decorations, and eerie ambiance to create a thrilling Halloween atmosphere for all.

There are four separate showings all taking place on Halloween, Tuesday 31 October 2023.

Monster House – 10:00
(87 mins, PG)

One Halloween, three kids dare to investigate something strange in their neighbourhood: the legendary old Nebbercracker house. A super-spooky animated adventure from Executive Producers Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg.

The Nightmare Before Christmas – 12:20
(PG, 73 mins)

Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, discovers a portal to Christmas Town and decides to celebrate its traditions his own way. This animated classic from the mind of Tim Burton has now been enchanting audiences for 30 years!

Hocus Pocus – 14:00
(PG, 92 mins)

It’s Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts. A teenager accidentally summons three evil witches from the 17th Century, and it’s not long before they’re terrifying the entire town…
Disney’s spellbinding classic stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary!

Beetlejuice – 16:00
(12A, 92 mins)

It’s showtime! Recently deceased couple Barbara and Adam Maitland summon the ghost with the most to scare away the new (living) occupants of their beloved home.

Directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton at their finest and strangest.