Halloween is on our doorstep and what better way to get into the spooky spirit than sitting down for a scary movie. 

There are many classic horror films that are being re-released at the cinemas alongside some new instalments. 

So take a trip to your nearest cinema and treat yourself to a hair-raising night of frightening flicks.

Saw (2004) 

 

It's been twenty years since this film cut into the minds of viewers with its disturbing traps and psychological terror. 

You now have the opportunity to see the film again on the big screen at Cineworld Weymouth on Thursday, October 31 and Friday November 1 at 7.45pm and at the Plaza Cinema Dorchester on Thursday, October 31 at 8pm. 

 

Smile 2 (2024)

 

The highly anticipated second instalment of the Smile franchise stars Naomi Scott whose character is confronted with a terrifying entity which transfers from host to host bearing a malevolent smile. 

It is expected to bring as many chilling thrills as the first and can be seen at Cineworld Weymouth and the ODEON Dorchester across this week and next week, as well as at Plaza Cinema Dorchester on Thursday, October 31 at 6.45pm.

 

Heretic (2024) 

 

Starring Hugh Grant, this new film follows two young religious women who become ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse when they knock on the door of the diabolical Mr. Reed.

In has been described as a tense and twisted new horror and can be seen this week and next week at Cineworld Weymouth, Plaza Cinema Dorchester and the ODEON Dorchester.

 

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 

 

Forty years ago, writer and director Wes Craven introduced the world to one of the most iconic horror villains Freddy Kruger in A Nightmare on Elm Street.

A slew of sequels ensued making it one of the longest running franchises of all time. 

Now you can catch it once again on the big screen at the Plaza Cinema Dorchester at 7.15pm

 

Terrifier 3 (2024) 

 

There is still time to catch the latest instalment of one of the most brutal and gory modern horror franchises. 

The sadistic killer clown is back killing people for fun, and will be on the screen at Cineworld Weymouth on Friday October 31 at 8.30pm. 

 

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

 

This musical classic has left viewers divided over a big debate about whether Tim Burton's stop-motion animation can be considered a Christmas film or Halloween film.

But one thing for certain is that it has left us with one of the most iconic spooky songs - "This is Halloween" - as well as an array of iconic characters.

It will be screened at the Fox and Owl cinema on Broad Street, Lyme Regis on Thursday, October 31 at 7pm and 9.30pm. The first screening has sold out but there are still tickets available for the second.