Cape Town Outdoor Cinema promises thrills galore this Halloween
As the shadows grow longer and the moon casts an eerie glow over Cape Town, The Galileo Open Air Cinema beckons you to experience a spine-tingling journey into the heart of Halloween horror. Get your costumes ready, for the Special Halloween Shows are creeping back, ready to cast you into a world of frightful outdoor cinematic delight with this season’s theme #GalileoUnderTheStars!
The enchanting marquee lawn at Kirstenbosch Garden undergoes a ghoulish transformation, the stage set for an unforgettable evening of frightful festivities. On 31 October, brace yourself for the blood-curdling screening of The Shining, a chilling 80’s psychological masterpiece that will drag you into the blood-red hallway of a haunted hotel.
The movie will begin after sunset, enveloping you in a world of classic horror as you snuggle up under the stars. The Shining is not suitable for the little ones, as its dark and disturbing themes promise an unforgettable night of hair-raising horror for a quality Halloween experience, complete with eerie decor and costumed entertainers.
Fear not, as the first Kids Halloween screening is unveiled this season
On 1 November, a spooktacular Kids Halloween Show at Central Park, Century City, will cast a spell of family-friendly thrills with a screening of the PG-rated movie Hotel Transylvania. Join Count Dracula and his monstrous guests in this heart-warming, humour-filled animated adventure, perfectly suited for all ages. Prepare for an evening of enchantment and chills as the movie unfolds under the cloak of night, following a playful, spooky experience filled with trick-or-treating and free face painting for kids.
Fright night delights
Pack a picnic or buy food and drinks from mini-market vendors (at the Kirstenbosch Garden Adult screening) or the Central Park Clubhouse (at the Central Park Kids screening) upon arrival. Delicious food options include pizza, burgers, wraps, nachos, popcorn, and other yummy snacks, catering to all, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Halaal diets. Quench your thirst with a fully stocked bar offering a range of beverages, or opt for warm drinks crafted by a skilled barista.
Doors open at 6 PM as the veil between worlds thins, swirling with fun entertainment, special prizes, and even a fortune teller offering frighteningly delightful tricks or treats. The 2024 Galileo Halloween Shows each promise a night where delight and shivers intermingle under Cape Town’s starlit sky. Come dressed to dazzle or to fright, for the best-dressed ghouls and goblins will be blessed with wickedly wonderful prizes!
Special Halloween Shows ticket prices
Ticket prices per person range from R150 to R275. For the complete movie schedule and to book your seat beneath the stars, please visit www.thegalileo.co.za/movies and share your memories using the hashtag #GalileoUnderTheStars.
