Join us for a special screening of The Exorcist plus a live introduction and podcast recording with Mike Muncer and Becky Darke. Plus, a chance to win books and merch, courtesy of Penguin Random House, who are releasing a new collector’s-edition hardback of William Peter Blatty’s original novel.

William Friedkin’s acclaimed adaptation of Blatty’s story remains one of the most unsettling films ever made. Winner of 1973 Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound Mixing, The Exorcist is a regular feature on lists of the scariest movies ever made.

Mike Muncer and Becky Darke from the Evolution of Horror return to the Tyneside Cinema to celebrate two landmarks in transformative body horror cinema and practical effects mastery, both celebrating over four decades of fear this year.

This special screening of Wes Craven’s 1996 meta slasher masterpiece is part of the Evolution of Horror book tour. The film will be preceded by a live Q&A and there will be a book signing afterwards. Mike Muncer and Becky Darke will be joined onstage by Empire magazine’s Ben Travis.

This special screening of the 1996 teen-witch classic is part of the Evolution of Horror book tour. The film will be preceded by a live Q&A and there will be a book signing afterwards.

This special screening of Ryan Coogler’s modern vampire masterpiece is part of the Evolution of Horror book tour. The film will be preceded by a live Q&A and there will be a book signing afterwards.

Dry clean your tuxedo and dig out your prom dress: we’re throwing a high school dance for Halloween! Join us on Saturday 31 October for a 50th-anniversary screening of Brian De Palma’s Carrie, with a live panel on Stephen King’s screen adaptations with special guests, prize giveaways, and the crowning of UPP prom royalty!

7pm – Doors open
7.30pm – Live EOH Podcast
8.30pm – Intermission
8.40pm – Prize giveaway
8.50pm – Carrie screening
10.30pm – Finish

This special screening of Stanley Kubrick’s haunted hotel masterpiece is part of the Evolution of Horror book tour. The film will be preceded by a live Q&A and there will be a book signing afterwards.

This special screening of William Friedkin’s terrifying occult masterpiece is part of the Evolution of Horror book tour. The film will be preceded by a live Q&A and there will be a book signing afterwards. This event is in collaboration with the Darkest Chapters book festival.