The Dukes' Spooked Cinema Season runs throughout October 2026 at The Dukes Theatre and Cinema in Lancaster. This year's curation focuses heavily on digital horror, cyber-thrillers, anniversary restorations, and unique live-scored events leading up to Halloween night.
Digital Horror & Modern Thrillers
The lineup highlights technology-themed and modern horror, alongside special anniversary events and live performances:
Digital & Cyber Horror: Features screen-life and internet-inspired hits like Host, Exit 8, and Backrooms, alongside classic J-horror like Ringu and Pulse, plus various indie releases.
Anniversaries & Special Venues: Highlights include a 25th-anniversary screening of Donnie Darko at Lancaster Castle on October 29, 2026, milestone restorations for films like The Omen, and a Halloween night showing of Psycho.
Live Music & Family Events: Includes a live-scored presentation of Faust by Neil Brand, dramatic ghost stories with Adam Z. Robinson at Moor Space, and family-friendly matinees such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Frankenweenie.
Tickets & Booking: Screenings are held at The Dukes on Moor Lane, Lancaster. Advance booking through The Dukes Box Office is recommended due to limited seating.
Show Times
- 23rd October 2026
- 24th October 2026
- 25th October 2026
- 26th October 2026
- 27th October 2026
- 28th October 2026
- 29th October 2026
- 30th October 2026
- 31st October 2026
Address
- The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QE
