Bristol Film Festival returns to Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol’s very own necropolis, for a very different kind of Christmas celebration. Enter this fascinating historic space after dark, grab a festive drink from the bar, then make your way to the beautiful Anglican Chapel for an evening of cult Christmas classics on the big screen.

The Nightmare Before Christmas
DOORS: 17:30 | FILM STARTS 17:45

Enjoy Tim Burton's macabre musical masterpiece The Nightmare Before Christmas. Join Jack Skellington and the inhabitants of Halloween Town for this beloved stop-motion misadventure from the mind of Tim Burton, with its unique, whimsically spooky spin on the festive season. Book tickets. 

Edward Scissorhands
DOORS: 19:20 | FILM STARTS 19:35

Acclaimed cult romantic fantasy Edward Scissorhands. Tim Burton’s most personal work, it helped cement his reputation as a major director, and inspired at least a million Goths according to the last census. Book tickets. 

Gremlins
DOORS: 21:45 | FILM STARTS 22:00

If schmaltzy Christmas movies aren’t your thing, then you’ll be thrilled to hear that we’re bringing Gremlins to Arnos Vale this December to round off our night of offbeat seasonal favourites. This cult comedy-horror has its own wicked spin on the Christmas spirit, as Gizmo and pals bring frights to the festive season. Book your tickets. 

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