The Mists of Samhain: A Halloween Story
A one-man Samhain storytelling performance by Jason Buck.
13 Halloween movies, theater, and entertainment in Mendip and nearby.
For your Halloween entertainment in Mendip, consider the atmospheric outdoor cinema experience of "The Lost Boys" in Bath, a stark contrast to the uniquely eerie Horror In The Caves Film Screenings near Bristol.
These events, alongside other film screenings and theatrical presentations across Bath and surrounding districts, cater to different preferences, from family-friendly outings to more mature cinematic events.
Over 50 varieties of farm-grown pumpkins across 20 acres.
Party across three music channels inside a real haunted prison.
Spooky cave projections, pumpkin trails, and circus acrobatics in Somerset caves.
Guided 1.5-hour haunted tour through a 400-year-old prison.
Explore all Halloween shows, performances, and entertainment nearby.
October nights get cold fast once the sun drops: bring low-back chairs or a thick blanket to sit on plus one to wear, layers, and a thermos. Arrive 45-60 minutes early for a center spot behind the low-chair zone, and pack a red-light flashlight for finding things without blinding neighbors. Check the food policy, since some screenings are BYO and others sell concessions.
You control the environment, blankets, snacks, commentary, scared dog, but the logistics differ: arrive an hour early for a center-row spot, bring a portable radio or confirm your car stereo works with the engine off, and pack jump-starter insurance for old batteries. Kids in pajamas can sleep through the second feature. Test your window tint and sightlines before settling.
Learn the room before joining: Rocky Horror and designated quote-along or heckle screenings want your voice, while a regular horror showing wants silence even in October. The listing tells you, "interactive," "quote-along," "party screening" means join in; anything else means don't. At interactive shows, riff with the crowd's rhythm rather than over it, and never during another caller's beat.