Fans of the hit film saga Twilight will be able to get their vampire fix this December in one of Bristol's spookiest settings. The beautiful Arnos Vale Cemetery will offer an apt backdrop for a movie marathon hosted by Bristol Film Festival, which is well-known for turning atmospheric locations into pop-up cinemas.
Organisers say the restored Anglican Chapel, located in the heart of the cemetery, "has become a firm favourite with our audiences" for anything from family-friendly comedies to chilling horrors. On one night in December, three films will be screened in succession - The Nightmare Before Christmas followed by ET and ending with a 10pm-12.30am showing of Twilight.
For those who may not have seen the film before, the teen vampire saga is centred around 17-year-old Bella Swan, and is based on the book saga by Stephanie Meyer. After moving to live with her father and starting a new school, Bella becomes fascinated with the Cullens - a family of vampires.
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The film follows the strength and struggle of characters as Bella is endangered by the Cullen she has come to love, Edward. Organisers say they put on the extra Twilight screening "due to massive demand for our November screenings".
Showing on Wednesday, December 7, viewers have the option to watch three films in one night or just book in for their favourite. It will start with The Nightmare Before Christmas at 5.30pm, before a 40th anniversary screening of ET at 7.30pm and finally the main event of the night Twilight, with doors opening at 10.10pm for an 10.30pm start.
Tickets can be booked online with prices per film starting at £9.50 per child and £15.50 per adult, with concession tickets costing £12.50 and any registered carer going free. There will be a pop-up bar selling drinks and snacks at the venue and you can also pay extra for a deli box with cheese, beer and crackers if ordered in advance.
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Seats are provided but attendees can bring along extra cushions and blankets if they wish. Organisers have warned film fans that there is no parking available at the venue. There are bus stops just outside the Bath Road gates for those who come by bus.
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