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Wherever possible, we play films with the Amplified Audio soundtrack. These films are listed below and can be recognised by the [AA] image beside the film title.

A film with an amplified audio soundtrack is specifically intended for people with hearing impairment. It means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film, and you can turn up the volume as much as you need. 

An amplified audio soundtrack has no affect whatsoever on anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.

Wherever possible we play films with the audio description soundtrack. These films are listed below, and can be recognised by the [AD] image beside the film title.

A film with an audio description soundtrack means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film which will relay a special soundtrack with full description of events happening on screen. This means that anyone with visual impairment or other needs can fully enjoy the film.

An audio description soundtrack has no affect whatsoever to anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.

Relaxed screenings offer a chance to see films in a relaxed environment and are open to everyone to attend, but are especially tailored for those with autism or others with sensory needs, as well as their friends, family and carers. Relaxed screenings are scheduled every second Sunday of the month.

Look at our Photo social story and read our Access Statement which can be used to see the venue before your visit. There is also a 3D tour of the cinema available here.

What’s different about these screenings?

The sound is lower than usual (we also have ear defenders available), the lights are kept on low, seats are not allocated, the cinema screening is filled to a maximum capacity of 75%.It’s ok to move around or walk out of the screen if you need a break. It’s ok to make noise if you need.

Our staff have all received Dimensions UK training, and we’ll make sure it’s a friendly, welcoming and safe environment.

Our dementia-friendly screenings take place every second Wednesday of the month.

The film starts at 11am, and our cafe and facilities are be open from 10am for early arrivals, tea, coffee & cake!

As with all our accessible screenings, carers go free.

We’re a dementia-friendly venue and all our staff have been dementia trained via the Alzheimer’s Society. We’ve adapted the space and made adjustments to make sure the space is as safe, helpful, and happy as possible.

This includes:

Additional signage

No adverts or trailers

Lights are left on dim and volume is turned down

The cinema isn’t filled to capacity

Relaxed – eg attendees can sing, dance or talk during the film

15 min interval

Extra cushions & alternative seating available

If you have any questions email us, or sign up for our newsletter to hear about forthcoming screenings!

Accessibility:
Please be aware, the cinema is on the first floor and there is no lift. We do have a medium-wide (1100mm) stairwell with handrails on both sides, and we’ve had several guests with limited mobility join us for films. However it does rely on walking up the stairs (with assistance as required).

Our staff will be ready to lend a hand wherever needed.

Please see here for our Accessibility Document.

A chance for parents and carers with babies under a year old to see the best new films.

The cafe is open from 10am, and the films begin at 11am. The sound is turned down a little, and the lights kept up a little. We'll also help you upstairs with your buggy!

(Please note that due to the need to keep our fire exits accessible, buggies are parked in the bar, where we have staff and CCTV, while the film is on)

Only adults accompanied by babies will be admitted.

HOH subtitles, or ‘closed captioning’, refers to subtitles specifically intended for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. They are a transcription rather than a translation, so as well as reproducing dialogue in films, aim to describe every additional non-dialogue sound available to a hearing audience, e.g. “(sighs)” or “(door creaks)” and song lyrics. These subtitles are hard-coded onto the screen. All guests are welcome to purchase tickets to these screenings and in our experience, hearing guests at these performances do not find the subtitles to be distracting at all.

Come with us on an adventure through space and time as we explore the outer reaches of the universe in our Summer Of Sci-Fi season!

See absolutely everything that's going on at The Castle Cinema, by date.

Thu, 9 Oct

BBFC 15

Urchin
The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.
11:00 parent & baby S1 14:15 + free guest S2 18:45 S2
BBFC 15

The Smashing Machine
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in the story of legendary mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr.
11:30 + free guest S2 21:00 S2
BBFC 15

One Battle After Another
Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
14:00 + free guest S1 17:30 S1 20:45 S1
BBFC 15

Dead of Winter
Starring Oscar-winner Emma Thompson & Judy Greer, Dead of Winter follows a woman (Thompson) who interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl while travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.

Directed by Irish man Brian Kirk, Dead of Winter had its World Premiere at Locarno Film Festival & debuted to fantastic reviews, including this 5-star review from the Guardian.
16:30 + free guest S2

Fri, 10 Oct

BBFC 15

Good Boy
Do you ever wonder why your dog stares at empty corners, barks for no reason, or refuses to go into the basement? GOOD BOY is the story of a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night. No talking pets, just terrifying scares. Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.
10:45 + free guest S2 17:00 S2
BBFC 15

One Battle After Another
Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
11:00 + free guest S1 14:30 + free guest S1 17:45 S1 21:00 S1
BBFC 15

Plainclothes
Set in 1990s Syracuse, a promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target. This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
12:30 + free guest S2 18:45 S2
BBFC 15

Urchin
The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.
14:45 + free guest S2 20:50 S2

Sat, 11 Oct

BBFC 15

One Battle After Another
Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
11:00 S2 13:45 S1 17:15 S1 20:40 S1
BBFC 15

Urchin
The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.
11:15 Pay What You Can S1 18:45 S2
BBFC 15

Plainclothes
Set in 1990s Syracuse, a promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target. This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
14:15 S2 16:30 S2
BBFC 15

Good Boy
Do you ever wonder why your dog stares at empty corners, barks for no reason, or refuses to go into the basement? GOOD BOY is the story of a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night. No talking pets, just terrifying scares. Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.
21:00 S2

Sun, 12 Oct

BBFC 15

One Battle After Another
Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
11:00 relaxed screening S1 16:50 S1 20:10 S1
BBFC 15

Urchin
The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.
11:45 HOH subtitles S2 16:15 S2
BBFC 15

Plainclothes
Set in 1990s Syracuse, a promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target. This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
14:00 S2 20:20 S2
BBFC 18

Deeper Into Movies presents: Yeast + Q&A
Come on up to The Castle Cinema for a very special collaboration with Deeper Into Movies - Yeast followed by a Q&A with Director Mary Bronstein. Greta Gerwig stars in the blackly comic debut feature of filmmaker-actress Mary Bronstein is a raw portrait of toxic female friendships at their breaking point, and remains among the most confrontational American independent films of the 2000s. Shot on MiniDV and produced during the wave of micro-budget, character-driven films of the era - often referred to as 'mumblecore' - the Brooklyn-set follows a passive-aggressive schoolteacher (Bronstein) whose patience is tested when dealing with her anguished unemployed roommate (Amy Judd) while preparing to go on a camping trip with their eccentric, impulsive friend Jen (Greta Gerwig). Shot by cinematographer Sean Price Williams with camera assistance (and cameos) from Josh and Benny Safdie. 'The definitive micro-masterpiece of the SXSW/Slamdance years. It does away with the sentimentalities of its mumblecore brethren: this one’s straight up mean Mike Leigh. One of the most vicious send-ups of combustive female friendships, arrested development, and passive aggression ever committed to screen. It’s only gotten more incisive with age' - Jon Dieringer, Screen Slate A truly rare chance to see Yeast on the big screen, stay around post-film for a Q&A with Director Mary Bronstein.
14:30 S1
BBFC 15

Good Boy
Do you ever wonder why your dog stares at empty corners, barks for no reason, or refuses to go into the basement? GOOD BOY is the story of a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night. No talking pets, just terrifying scares. Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.
18:30 S2

Mon, 13 Oct

BBFC 15

One Battle After Another
Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
10:15 £6 Monday! S1 15:20 £6 Monday! S1 21:00 £6 Monday! S1
BBFC 15

Good Boy
Do you ever wonder why your dog stares at empty corners, barks for no reason, or refuses to go into the basement? GOOD BOY is the story of a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night. No talking pets, just terrifying scares. Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.
10:30 £6 Monday! S2 13:30 £6 Monday! S1 19:00 £6 Monday! S2
BBFC 15

Plainclothes
Set in 1990s Syracuse, a promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target. This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
12:15 £6 Monday! S2 16:45 £6 Monday! S2 20:50 £6 Monday! HOH subtitles S2
BBFC 15

Urchin
The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.
14:30 £6 Monday! S2 18:40 £6 Monday! S1

Tue, 14 Oct

BBFC 15

Urchin
The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.
10:45 + free guest S2 14:45 + free guest S2
BBFC 15

Plainclothes
Set in 1990s Syracuse, a promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target. This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
11:00 parent & baby S1 18:45 S2
BBFC 15

Good Boy
Do you ever wonder why your dog stares at empty corners, barks for no reason, or refuses to go into the basement? GOOD BOY is the story of a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night. No talking pets, just terrifying scares. Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.
13:00 + free guest S2 17:00 S2
BBFC 15

One Battle After Another
Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
14:15 + free guest S1 17:45 S1 20:50 S2

Pitchblack Playback: Mystery Album Club - Post-Modern R&B
Immerse yourself two of the most influential albums of the 21st century at Pitchblack Playback's mystery album listening session in the dark. Hear two immense Post-Modern R&B Classics (2012 & 2016) played loud in uncompressed audio on a powerful cinema sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. You won't find out what they are until we press play... "This sounds great" - Rick Rubin "A fabulous idea" - Jay Kay, Jamiroquai "The optimal way to listen to an album" - Max Richter "This might just be my favourite new thing to do" - Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek. *Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered*
21:00 music S1

Wed, 15 Oct

BBFC 15

Plainclothes
Set in 1990s Syracuse, a promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target. This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
11:00 + free guest S2 15:30 + free guest S2
BBFC 15

One Battle After Another
Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
11:45 + free guest S1 17:40 S2 21:00 S1
BBFC 15

Urchin
The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.
13:15 + free guest S2 20:50 S2
BBFC 15

Good Boy
Do you ever wonder why your dog stares at empty corners, barks for no reason, or refuses to go into the basement? GOOD BOY is the story of a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night. No talking pets, just terrifying scares. Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.
16:45 + free guest S1
BBFC PG

Hitch-October: Shadow of a Doubt
It's the spookiest month of the year... Hitch-October! To celebrate this momentous month, join us for a special screening of Shadow of a Doubt (which celebrates its 82 year anniversary this year). With an introduction & post-screening Q&A from local historian & Hitchcock expert Gary Lewis (of Hitchcock Talks & Tours), this is a one-off Castle Cinema special not to miss. And in case you’re not familiar with the film, here’s a short synopsis:
Just when Charlie is feeling especially frustrated by the lack of excitement in her small town in California, she receives wonderful news: Her uncle and namesake, Charlie, is coming to visit. However, as secrets about him come to the fore, her admiration turns into suspicion.
18:30 S1

Thu, 16 Oct

BBFC 15

One Battle After Another
Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
11:15 S2 20:30 S2
BBFC 15

Urchin
The stunning directorial debut from Harris Dickinson, powered by an outstanding, award-winning performance from Frank Dillane. Mike (Dillane), a rough sleeper on the streets of London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Moving between short-term jobs and small-time hustles, he must balance the hopeful rush of a fresh start with a past that is holding him back. By turns exhilarating and poetic, URCHIN is a bold, vibrant and utterly unmissable portrait of life on the margins.
14:30 + free guest S2
BBFC 15

Plainclothes
Set in 1990s Syracuse, a promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target. This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
16:40 + free guest S2
BBFC 15

Good Boy
Do you ever wonder why your dog stares at empty corners, barks for no reason, or refuses to go into the basement? GOOD BOY is the story of a dog who sees everything that goes bump in the night. No talking pets, just terrifying scares. Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.
18:45 S2
BBFC PG

Cine-real presents: The Sting
Swindler Johnny Hooker, whose partner is butchered by the henchmen of Doyle Lonnegan, a ruthless crime boss, seeks to take revenge. Aiding him is Henry Gondorff, a conman evading the FBI. Cine-real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films from original 16mm prints. They are a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.
19:30 16mm S1

Sun, 19 Oct

BBFC PG

Hitch-October: Shadow of a Doubt
It's the spookiest month of the year... Hitch-October! To celebrate this momentous month, join us for a special screening of Shadow of a Doubt (which celebrates its 82 year anniversary this year). With an introduction & post-screening Q&A from local historian & Hitchcock expert Gary Lewis (of Hitchcock Talks & Tours), this is a one-off Castle Cinema special not to miss. And in case you’re not familiar with the film, here’s a short synopsis:
Just when Charlie is feeling especially frustrated by the lack of excitement in her small town in California, she receives wonderful news: Her uncle and namesake, Charlie, is coming to visit. However, as secrets about him come to the fore, her admiration turns into suspicion.
14:30 S1

Wed, 22 Oct

BBFC 15

It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This
Blending fiction and fact using footage filmed over 20 years, IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS follows indie filmmakers and horror fans Nick and Rachel, who have just bought a dilapidated house to make their next opus in. When they and their best friend Christian realise that the house is showing signs of having a mysterious history they can barely believe their luck. Satanic graffiti, a cellar full of strange objects and ‘something’ in the attic all add to the wonderful hysteria, and as the house starts to attract entranced, silent strangers, whose numbers only increase with each passing day, things begin to escalate… Truly unique and undeniably gripping, IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS uses two decades’ worth of archival footage of Nick and Rachel’s relationship to effectively blur the line between real life and nightmare. Having generated massive acclaim and notoriety on the horror festival circuit, including screenings at the Toronto international Film Festival 2024, it’s one of the scariest and most original films of the found-footage horror sub-genre you’ll ever see, and it won’t leave you for weeks. In line with the filmmakers’ ambitions for their film, it will only ever be released in cinemas, so don’t miss out on being part of these special event screenings!
18:45 S1

Thu, 23 Oct

BBFC 12A

NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
18:45 S1

Pitchblack Mixtapes #38: Hip Hop Loves Jazz
It's Pitchblack Playback, only it's a themed mixtape instead of an album. Expect the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, De La Soul, Kendrick Lamar, Robert Glasper and Erykah Badu in this bespoke mixtape exploring the love affair between hip hop and jazz, created by Pitchblack Playback founder Ben Gomori specially for this event and played in the dark on The Castle Cinema's powerful Screen One sound system with no distractions, talking, singing or phones. "This sounds great" - Rick Rubin "A fabulous idea" - Jay Kay, Jamiroquai "The optimal way to listen to an album" - Max Richter "This might just be my favourite new thing to do" - Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek. *Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered*
21:00 music S1

Sun, 26 Oct

BBFC 15

Cine-real presents: Don't Look Now
After the death of their child, a couple moves to Venice, where the husband has an assignment of restoring a church. There, they meet a sister who claims their kid is trying to warn them of a danger. Cine-real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films from original 16mm prints. They are a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.
14:00 16mm S1

MEMBERS ONLY: Pumpkin Carving
Members Only: Pumpkin Carving You’re a Castle member. You like Halloween, spicy chai latte and pumpkins. Join us Sunday 26th October for a wholesome afternoon of pumpkin carving, spooky stories and mulled wine. Free for members. Includes popcorn, trick and treat and pumpkins, of course! Spaces limited, so DON'T miss out!
14:30

Wed, 29 Oct

BBFC 18

CAPTAIN VOLKONOGOV ESCAPED presented by Klassiki & Jellied Reels
Captain Fyodor Volkonogov is an esteemed and enthusiastic enforcer for the Soviet security organs - it's 1938 and the Great Terror is rattling along at full tilt. When his peers start to be sent for 're-evaluation', Volkonogov senses something amiss and makes a break through the backstreets of Leningrad. Enduring a profound crisis of conscience and a relentless manhunt by his former colleagues, Fyodor is accosted by otherworldly apparitions. He must find one living person to grant him forgiveness for his atrocities, or forever be subjected to the torments of Hell... but are executioners really worthy of redemption? Part hallucinatory ghost tale, part propulsive historical thriller, Captain Volkonogov Escaped is an elegantly styled and thought-provoking parable that channels Dostoyevskian moral questioning against a backdrop of striking Constructivist aesthetics. Natasha Merkulova and Aleksey Chupov's timely reimagining of the Stalinist purges competed for the Golden Lion at the 2021 Venice Biennale, before the film's domestic release in Russia was 'indefinitely delayed' at the start of 2022. Oscar nominee Yuri Borisov (Anora, Compartment No. 6) leads with a superbly chilling, if not darkly funny, performance as the soul-searching Volkonogov. Klassiki is a video-on-demand platform which is dedicated exclusively to cinema from Eastern Europe - including Ukraine, Russia, and the Baltics - the Caucasus and Central Asia
18:45 jellied reels S1
BBFC 15

Halloween with Distorted Frame: Pulse (2001) + intro by film critic Jasper Sharp
Spectres infest an analog world that's rapidly giving way to a digital one in Cure director Kiyoshi Kurosawa's modern horror classic, an apocalyptic, tech-sceptic ghost story on growing disconnection and isolation in the internet age. Distorted Frame and SciFrights present this Halloween screening of Pulse, a film now routinely ranked amongst the scariest horror movies ever made and whose centrepiece scene of uncanny terror has been described by The AV Club's Scott Tobias as "the signature sequence in all of J-horror". The film will be introduced by Jasper Sharp, critic, author, filmmaker and independent scholar specialising in Japanese cinema. Distorted Frame is a digital-focused community film club that presents screenings of films which embrace the unique qualities, flaws and possibilities of digital cinema. SciFrights is a film discussion podcast at the Interzone where horror meets sci-fi.
21:00 S1

Thu, 30 Oct

BBFC 18

Cine-real presents: The Hills Have Eyes
During a cross country trip the Carter family breaks down in a remote desert once used for nuclear testing. Stranded they become prey to a brutal clan living in the hills and must fight to survive. Cine-real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films from original 16mm prints. They are a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.
18:20 16mm S1
BBFC 18

Cine-real presents: Friday 13th
A group of camp counselors attempt to reopen Camp Crystal Lake despite its grim history. One by one they are targeted by a mysterious killer. Cine-real is one of the only film clubs in the UK to exclusively play films from original 16mm prints. They are a non-profit organisation which aims to unite film makers and enthusiasts in their appreciation of classic film.
21:00 16mm S1

Thu, 6 Nov

BBFC 15

CAMP CLASSICS presents: The Craft (1996)
Welcome to Camp Classics, where we celebrate the films that queer culture has embraced for their unapologetic camp, iconic performances, and unforgettable style. Each screening dives into the movies that have become queer cultural staples—whether they were made with us in mind or not. This spooky season we’re screening 1996’s The Craft, directed by Andrew Fleming. Where high school meets high magic, and teen angst gets a supernatural upgrade. This cult classic follows Sarah (Robin Tunney), the new girl in town who falls in with a coven of misfit witches -- played by Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True. What starts as spellcasting for self-empowerment spirals into a dark, intoxicating power trip. Part goth dream, part cautionary tale, The Craft is the bewitching teen flick that launched a thousand alt-girl wardrobes -- and more than a few witchy awakenings. To quote letterboxd user, abi, "lesbian witches should run the world".
19:00 camp classics! S1

Fri, 7 Nov

BBFC 18

Doc 'n' Roll FF '25 presents: BUTTHOLE SURFERS: THE HOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUTT + Director Intro
A documentary feature about legendary psychedelic punk band, Butthole Surfers. The film traces how two accounting students from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, found solidarity in their shared strangeness, gathered a tribe of like-minded outsiders - queers, weirdos, and nonconformists, including the unforgettable naked performance artist/dancer Kathleen Lynch - and launched one of the most radical and unpredictable paths in rock history. Against all odds, and with a proudly unmarketable name, they became unlikely icons, inspiring acts like Nirvana and even landing a number one hit. Their live shows were one of a kind events-communal rites of passage for band and audience - the perfect antithesis of the digital isolation of our modern age.The film also goes deep on the personal lives behind the chaos an intimate portrait of lead singer Gibby Haynes, guitar wizard Paul Leary, drummers Teresa Nervosa and King Coffey, and bassist Jeff Pinkus—five uncompromising originals whose lives took extraordinary turns. With an introduction from the director - and maybe some of the band themselves - this is a Doc 'n' Rolle special screening not to miss!
21:00 S1

Sun, 9 Nov

BBFC 18

Doc 'n' Roll FF '25 presents: MONK IN PIECES + Online Q&A
Meredith Monk - composer, performer, and interdisciplinary artist - is one of the great artistic pioneers of our time, yet her profound cultural influence is largely unrecognized. With Monk’s music at its center, and featuring interviews with Björk and David Byrne, Monk in Pieces is a mosaic that mirrors the structure of Monk’s own work, and illuminates her wildly original vocabulary of sound and imagery. As a female artist in the male-dominated downtown arts scene of the 1960s and ‘70s, Monk had to fight for recognition and resources. Early reviews in the New York Times were vicious and sexist: 'A disgrace to the name of dancing' wrote Clive Barnes, and 'so earnestly strange in a talented little-girl way' wrote John Rockwell. Yet as her celebrated contemporary, Philip Glass, says, "she, among all of us, was - and still is - the uniquely gifted one." In the film’s final chapters, Monk faces mortality. We see her warily entrust her masterpiece, ATLAS, to director Yuval Sharon and singer Joanna Lynn-Jacobs for a new production at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. For 60 years, Monk has directed and performed in all of her music theater works; now she must learn to let go. What will happen to such singular work after she is gone? Followed by a one-off Zoom Q&A, this is a Doc 'n' Roll special screening not to miss!
14:30 S1

Tue, 11 Nov

BBFC 15

Fist Club X The Castle: Love Lies Bleeding
THE CASTLE X FIST CLUB presents Love Lies Bleeding! Fist Club Movie Club! London's favourite queer cabaret and pro wrestling night, are busting out of the ring and onto the big screen! As proud supporters of strong, violent queer women, what better film to team up with The Castle cinema on than Love Lies Bleeding? Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.... This screening will be introduced by Loose Willis and Rhia O'Reilly, Fist Club co-hosts, who would love to invite you to come for a beverage in the Castle Bar, before and after the film for a Fist Club social, to talk all things wrestling, movies and muscle-mommy related. Who are Fist Club? Fist Club, as featured in Time Out, NBC and Reuters, is a dynamite mash-up of fantastical comedy, sensational drag kings & hard-hitting live wrestling from the most exciting grapplers around! Forget everything you think you know about wrestling shows. We are flaming, stupendous and action packed with one clear mission - to prove that wrestling isn’t just drag for straight people, it’s drag FOR EVERYONE. Expect: smack talking kings, sexy ring babes of all genders, flying bodies, burlesque, Cher, backflips, rippling muscles, drama & danger in the silliest way possible.
18:30 S1

Thu, 13 Nov

BBFC 15

L'UOMO IN PIÙ presented by Jellied Reels
1980, Naples. Antonio Pisapia is the star of a local football club at the top of his game. Antonio Pisapia is a flamboyant nightclub crooner at the height of his fame. Two men with the same name, living parallel lives. When both find themselves at career crossroads, can either keep their star in the ascendancy? Paolo Sorretino's (La Grande Bellezza, The Hand of God) melodramatic debut doesn't shy from the knotty vicissitudes of fame and ambition. With his trademark sense of vitality and stylish visual poetry, Sorrentino weaves a considered tale of doomed ego and unfaltering lust for life. Jellied Reels serves up monthly screenings of the best films you've never tried... For more details about our upcoming programme at The Castle - follow us here!
19:00 jellied reels S1

Thu, 27 Nov

BBFC 15

NT Live: The Fifth Step
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
19:00 S1

Tue, 2 Dec

BBFC PG

Merry Hitchmas: Spellbound - 80th Anniversary Screening + Q&A
Join us for a very special 80th anniversay screening of Hitchcock's Spellbound! With an introduction & post-screening Q&A from local historian & Hitchcock expert Gary Lewis (of Hitchcock Talks & Tours), this is a one-off Castle Cinema special not to miss. And in case you’re not familiar with the film, here’s a short synopsis: A psychiatrist protects the identity of an amnesia patient accused of murder while attempting to recover his memory.
18:15 S1

Sun, 7 Dec

BBFC PG

Merry Hitchmas: Spellbound - 80th Anniversary Screening + Q&A
Join us for a very special 80th anniversay screening of Hitchcock's Spellbound! With an introduction & post-screening Q&A from local historian & Hitchcock expert Gary Lewis (of Hitchcock Talks & Tours), this is a one-off Castle Cinema special not to miss. And in case you’re not familiar with the film, here’s a short synopsis: A psychiatrist protects the identity of an amnesia patient accused of murder while attempting to recover his memory.
14:15 S1

Thu, 22 Jan

BBFC 12A

NT Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
19:00 S1

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