Halloween Film Screenings In London

• Location: 350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, SE4 2BY
• When: 30th October
• Price: from £18.70 per person
• Why we recommend: this gorgeous ballroom is an iconic setting, and they're offering a wide range of films to suit all tastes - a great shout for child-friendly events too

Promising five nights of spooks, the Rivoli Pop-up Cinema is offering an affordable fix of spooky fun. Head to The Rivoli Ballroom in South London for a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The vintage bar will be serving up all sorts of drinks, with sweet and savoury snacks available too. Plus, you won't find a much more stunning cinema than this beautifully preserved 1950s ballroom.

• Location: 16th Floor, 1 Electric Blvd, SW11 8BJ
• When: 29th - 31st October 
• Price: from £79.50 per person
• Why we recommend: sweeping 16th-floor rooftop vistas of London and the historic Battersea Power Station supply an unrivalled backdrop

Elevate your spook season with an enchanting open-air cinema experience perched on the 16th floor of art'otel London Battersea Power Station. Returning for its third year, the JOIA Rooftop Halloween Movie Pop Up pairs cinematic cult classics - Edward Scissorhands, Ghostbusters, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show - with stunning skyline views over the iconic Power Station.

Your evening begins with an indulgent multi-course dinner featuring signature Iberian dishes crafted by two-Michelin-starred chef Henrique Sá Pessoa at JOIA (or authentic bites at TOZI Pizzeria). Afterwards, head up to the open-sky rooftop terrace to settle into cosy chairs or plush, shareable sofas with complimentary gourmet popcorn, heaters, and hot water bottles for a truly atmospheric Halloween date night or night out with friends.

• Location: 344 Grove Green Road, Leyton, E11 4EA
• When: 31st October 
• Price: £6.60 per child, parents go free
• Why we recommend: a fun day out for the whole faily, your little ones won't just be watching films here - they'll also get a wide range of goodies

Perfect for a pre-trick-or-treat warm-up? Then head to the Kids' Cinema Halloween Party at the Heathcote & Star, where they'll be showing fun, spooky family films.

Tickets include a goodie bag, drinks and snacks, and there are prizes for the best costumes as well.

• Location: The Exhibit, 12 Balham Station Road, SW12 9SG
• When: 28th -30th October & 1st November
• Price: from £4.95 per person
• Why we recommend: at just £4.50 a ticket with popcorn included, this is hands-down the best-value Halloween activity in the capital

Catch this season's freshest horror releases at Exhibit Balham's boutique screening room. Running across four select dates from October 28th to November 1st, this spooky movie series invites film lovers to sink into plush seating for a lineup of intense new chillers - including Backrooms, Obsession, Weapons, and Sinners.

Running from 7.30pm to 10pm, each session pairs big-screen scares with an intimate cinema atmosphere, making it the ultimate low-key way to celebrate Halloween week in South London.