Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk (Halloween Cave Cinema)

Halloween Cave Cinema

Visitors head underground into prehistoric caves to watch movies from deckchair seating arranged on a natural slope. An on-site café and fully stocked bar offer freshly made pizzas, snacks, and drinks that can be enjoyed during the screening. The experience showcases family favourites, cult classics, and spine-chilling horror films in an atmospheric natural environment.

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Tickets

Adult tickets: £16.00 (16yrs+). Child tickets: £8.00 (3–15yrs). Under 3s are free if sitting on a lap, though the event is generally not recommended for under 3s. Ticket admission is to the pop-up cinema only; a guided tour of the rest of the cave must be booked separately.

Hours

Films start at 18:30 and 21:00; doors open 15 minutes beforehand. Wednesday 28 October: 18:30 Coco (PG), 21:00 The Nun (15). Thursday 29 October: 18:30 Hocus Pocus (PG), 21:00 Saw (18). Friday 30 October: 18:30 Corpse Bride (PG), 21:00 A Nightmare on Elm Street (18).

Food & Drink

The on-site café serves freshly made pizzas and hot and cold drinks; only food and drink bought on-site may be taken into the cinema.

Parking

Free on-site parking is available for cinema guests.

Accessibility

Screenings take place on uneven ground and natural slopes within a cave setting.

Going?

Location

Kents Cavern · Cavern House, 91 Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2JF Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (3/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (3/5)

Best For

Film fans seeking an atmospheric night out

Vibe

Atmospheric and spooky

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Dress warmly or bring blankets, as the cave remains at a cool 15°C (58°F) and may occasionally drip.
  • Deckchairs have a 17-stone weight limit; guests requiring alternative seating may bring their own chair if they notify staff in advance.
  • Only food and drink purchased from the on-site café are permitted inside the cinema.

Special Events & Promotions

  • There are two screenings each evening from 28–30 October, at 18:30 and 21:00, with different films at each showing.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the seating arrangement?

Seating is unallocated deckchairs arranged along a natural tiered slope. Visitors can choose their spots upon entry, though staff will assist groups in sitting together where possible.

How cold is it inside the cave?

The cave stays at a constant 15°C (58°F). Wrapping up warm is recommended, and a limited quantity of blankets is available to hire, though guests are welcome to bring their own.

Can guests leave and re-enter during the movie?

Yes. While there are no scheduled intervals, visitors can leave the cave for restrooms or refreshments and re-enter with assistance from cave staff.

Are there age restrictions for films?

Entry strictly follows the film's official age rating (such as 15 or 18), and anyone under the certified age cannot be admitted, even if accompanied by an adult.

Does a cinema ticket include a full tour of Kents Cavern?

No, cinema tickets only provide admission to the pop-up cinema screening. Guided tours of the rest of the cave must be booked separately.

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