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Alice in Wonderland (U)

1h 15m

Alice’s history lesson is interrupted by a frantic white rabbit who's running late! Following him, she tumbles into Wonderland, a whimsical world of curious creatures and delightful nonsense. Part of Tiny Ideas Festival 2025. Tickets: Adults £7, Children £5.

Amakki (Cert-TBC)

1h 44m Amharic with English subtitles

In Ethiopia’s coffee-growing hills, two women share time together across a single day. This lyrical portrait of motherhood reveals hardship and the enduring bonds of love. Screening presented by Maona Art, followed by an in-person Q&A with the director.

Battle Royale (18)

1h 53m Japanese with English subtitles

In dystopian Japan, 42 students are forced into “Battle Royale,” a government death game on a remote island. Armed with random weapons, they must kill or die within three days. Kinji Fukasaku’s cult classic mixes survival horror with sharp social critique.

Caught Stealing (15)

1h 47m

Austin Butler and Matt Smith star in Darren Aronofsky’s (Black Swan) darkly comic 90s-set crime thriller. A burned-out ex-ballplayer agrees to cat-sit, then plunges into New York’s violent underworld, dodging gangsters in a chaotic fight for survival.

Dead of Winter (15)

1h 38m

Lost in a Minnesota blizzard, a grieving widow finds shelter in a cabin, only to uncover a deadly hostage crisis. Oscar-winner Emma Thompson stars in this snowbound survival thriller where brutality collides with an unexpected love story.

Deaf (12A)

1h 40m Spanish with English subtitles

A deaf woman in rural Spain prepares for motherhood while confronting fears of isolation and belonging. Eva Libertad’s tender debut, winner of Berlin’s Panorama Audience Award, is a deeply moving story of identity and love.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)

2h 4m

Scandal and financial ruin threaten the Crawleys at the dawn of the 1930s. With reputations at stake, the family and staff brace for sweeping societal change. Paul Giamatti and Dominic West join this heartfelt farewell to Julian Fellowes’s beloved saga.

Dracula's Daughter (PG)

1h 12m

Universal’s stylish sequel to Dracula blends Gothic horror with subversive sensuality. Countess Zaleska, seeking freedom from her father’s curse, exerts a powerful, transgressive erotic gaze, making this a groundbreaking early exploration of queer desire.

Ed Wood (15)

2h 7m

Tim Burton’s affectionate biopic celebrates cult film director Ed Wood and 1950s exploitation cinema. Featuring Johnny Depp, Sarah Jessica Parker, and a cast of outsiders, it’s a witty, heartfelt tribute to Hollywood’s misfits.

Ed Wood Double Feature (15)

2h 7m & 1h 20m (+ 30min intermission)

Celebrate Ed Wood in Fright’s Out! with a double bill of delights: Tim Burton’s affectionate 1994 biopic and the gloriously infamous Plan 9 From Outer Space, introduced by Dr. Michael Goodrum. Don't miss this evening of camp, cult movie magic!

Evolution Of Horror Mystery Film (18)

This Halloween, Evolution of Horror podcast returns to the Ultimate Picture Palace with a live panel and mystery screening. Spin the Wheel of (Mis)fortune to reveal one of four iconic 1980s horror classics. Join us for an unmissable fright-night event!

Genius Within: Glenn Gould (U)

1h 51m

Through rare footage, private diaries, and intimate interviews, this acclaimed documentary explores the brilliance and enigma of pianist Glenn Gould. A fascinating portrait of genius, artistry, and myth, it reveals the man behind the music and his enduring cultural legacy.

Ghost Trail (15)

1h 47m Arabic & French with English subtitles

A Syrian torture survivor joins a European network hunting regime war criminals. In Strasbourg, he confronts the man who once imprisoned him. Inspired by true events, this taut, slow-burn thriller blurs the line between justice and vengeance.

Happyend (12A)

1h 53m Japanese with English subtitles

Two rebellious teens in near-future Tokyo spark a surveillance crackdown after a prank. As politics darken and friendships strain, freedom itself hangs in the balance. Neo Sora’s bold fictional debut crackles with youthful resistance.

Honey Don't! (15)

1h 29m

In conservative California, PI Honey O’Donahue probes mysterious church-linked deaths in Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s second “lesbian B-movie trilogy” entry – a darkly comic thriller with Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans.

Islands (15)

2h German & Spanish with English subtitles

A jaded tennis coach drifts through life at a Canary Islands resort until a guest vanishes and he’s suddenly drawn into a mystery. Starring BAFTA-nominated actor Sam Riley, Jan-Ole Gerster’s moody slow-burn thriller pulses with unease and atmosphere.

It Doesn’t Get Any Better (12A)

1h 23m

A horror-obsessed couple films inside their eerie new duplex, discovering satanic graffiti and cursed objects. Soon locals gather outside in trance. This haunting found-footage blend of documentary and nightmare screens in the UK for one night only.

Legend of the Stardust Brothers (15)

1h 41m Japanese w/ English subtitles

In this outrageously fun Japanese cult musical, a punk rebel and a new-wave crooner are remade as glitter-clad pop idols. Macoto Tezka’s eccentric, star-studded comedy blends Rocky Horror energy with gleeful 1980s absurdity.

NTLive: Inter Alia (15)

1h 51m

Oscar-nominee Rosamund Pike stars in Suzie Miller’s gripping new play, directed by Justin Martin. From the creators of Prima Facie, this bold drama follows a brilliant judge whose life unravels in a searing exploration of motherhood and power.

On Swift Horses (15)

1h 59m

Jacob Elordi, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Will Poulter lead this sweeping adaptation of Shannon Pufahl’s acclaimed novel. In 1950s California, a fragile marriage is tested by the arrival of a charming, reckless brother with a secret past.

One Battle After Another (15)

2h 41m

A paranoid ex-revolutionary and his daughter are forced into confrontation when an old nemesis returns. Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Paul Thomas Anderson’s (There Will Be Blood, The Master) sharp satirical adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s ‘Vineland’.

Plan 9 from Outer Space (PG)

1h 20m

Often hailed as the “worst film ever made,” Ed Wood’s sci-fi/horror gem is the ultimate so-bad-it’s-good camp delight. With aliens reanimating corpses and Bela Lugosi returning posthumously, it’s a delirious collision of horror, sci-fi, and cult legend.

Put Your Soul on Your Hand (12A)

1h 53m Arabic with English subtitles

An intimate documentary capturing life under siege in Gaza through video calls with Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona, tragically killed in an airstrike. Selected for Cannes, the film blends raw immediacy with humanity in portraying resilience amid devastating conflict.

Sanatorium (15)

1h 31m Ukrainian with English subtitles

At a crumbling health resort near Odesa, Ukrainians pursue healing amid war. Mud baths and therapies collide with air raids in Gar O’Rourke’s compassionate documentary portrait of resilience and the will to preserve freedom.

Scream (18)

1h 51m

Wes Craven’s modern classic mixes razor-sharp satire with genuine scares. A masked killer terrorises teens obsessed with horror movies. Clever, bloody, and subversive, it redefined the genre, with queer-coded survival themes sharpening its slasher edge.

Sorry, Baby (15)

1h 43m

Eva Victor writes and stars in this tender, darkly funny debut about healing from trauma. When a friend’s visit highlights her own emotional stasis, Agnes begins confronting the past, inching toward a new future in this heartfelt comedy.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (15)

1h 24m

The world’s loudest band reunites after 15 years for one last concert. Will it be a triumphant comeback, or another Stonehenge-sized disaster? The original cast returns, joined by music legends Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Questlove, and more.

Steve (15)

1h 33m

A reform school headteacher fights to save his students, his school, and himself in 1990s Britain. From the director of Small Things Like These, Cillian Murphy stars in this moving adaptation of Max Porter’s Sunday Times bestseller ‘Shy’.

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (U)

1h 17m

This groundbreaking German silent classic redefined horror cinema with its jagged sets and haunting atmosphere. Experience a one-night-only screening with live musical accompaniment, as Hugo Max performs an original score composed for the film.

The Ceremony (15)

1h 32m Arabic, Kurdish, & Romanian with English subtitles

Two undocumented Romanian workers in rural England face a moral crisis that could destroy their friendship. Jack King’s award-winning debut is a visually arresting, slow-burn drama about survival and finding common ground in desperate circumstances.

The Haunting (12A)

1h 52m

Robert Wise’s chilling adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House is a gothic masterpiece. Haunting visuals and psychological terror drive Eleanor’s unraveling, as desire and dread intertwine in one of cinema’s finest ghost stories.

The Phantom of the Opera (PG)

1h 18m

A masked composer haunts the Paris Opera House, obsessed with turning a beautiful singer into a star. Lon Chaney’s iconic performance meets Bristol band Minima’s live, original score in this gripping centenary screening of a classic silent horror.

The Roses (15)

2h 1m

Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch star in this razor-sharp comedy-drama about ambition and rivalry. When careers collide and resentments rise, a seemingly perfect couple unravels in a darkly funny, painfully relatable portrait of a marriage on the rocks.

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The Snail and the Whale (U)

27m

Snail longs for adventure beyond her shore. When a humpback whale answers her message in the sand, they journey together across the seas, meeting creatures of every size. Adapted from Julia Donaldson’s classic. Tiny Ideas Festival 2025. Tickets: Adults £7, Children £5.

Urchin (15)

1h 39m

Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut follows a homeless Londoner battling addiction. With humour and compassion, this raw portrait explores alienation, resilience, and the struggle to find belonging within unforgiving social structures.

Young Mothers (12A)

1h 46m French w/ English subtitles

Belgian filmmaking duo Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne (Two Days, One Night) deliver an unflinching, empathetic portrait of teens raising babies in a state shelter. This Cannes-winning drama captures dignity, hardship, and hope in the face of systemic neglect.