As the shadows grow longer and the moon casts an eerie glow over Cape Town with Halloween approaching, The Galileo Open Air Cinema offers a spine-tingling journey, a family-friendly adventure and everyone’s favourite karaoke-style movie this week.
For the Special Halloween Shows, come dressed to impress (and stand a chance to win some wickedly wonderful prizes), enjoy pre-screening entertainment (including trick-or-treating and face painting for the little ones) and dig into your complimentary popcorn.
For those who prefer the lighter side of life, sip back and relax under the stars of the Winelands, indulge in the luxury of fine food and wine and enjoy pre-screening entertainment before the silver screen lights up.
An evening of shrills, thrills or sing-alongs awaits, so book your spot here.
Also read: The ultimate guide to a Galileo Open Air Cinema screening in the Cape
Here’s what’s on the silver screen this week:
31 October: The Shining (Special Halloween Show)
The Shining is a 1980 haunting psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Jack Nicholson delivers a chilling performance as Jack Torrance, a struggling writer who becomes the caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel during the off-season.
His young son, Danny, possesses psychic abilities and warns of the hotel’s sinister past. As the winter storm intensifies, Jack’s mental state spirals out of control, leading to a terrifying battle for survival.
- Day: Thursday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Time: Gates open at 6pm and the movie starts at 7:45pm
- Genre: Horror Drama
- Age restriction: 16 L N V
- Tickets: Webtickets
1 November: Hotel Transylvania (Special Kids Halloween Show)
Hotel Transylvania is a 2012 animated comedy about Count Dracula, who owns a hotel for monsters.
When a human accidentally stumbles upon the secret retreat, Dracula must hide the truth from his daughter, Mavis, and the other monster guests.
The film is a fun and family-friendly adventure filled with humour and heartwarming moments.
- Day: Friday
- Location: Central Park, Century City
- Time: Gates open at 6pm and the movie starts at 7:45pm
- Genre: Animated Comedy Family-Friendly Fantasy Horror
- Age restriction: PG
- Tickets: Webtickets
2 November: Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! is a musical romantic comedy film based on the songs of the pop group ABBA.
The plot follows a young bride-to-be who invites three men to her upcoming wedding, with the possibility that any of them could be her father.
- Day: Saturday
- Location: Blaauwklippen Wine Estate
- Time: Gates open at 5pm and the movie starts at 7:45pm
- Genre: Musical Romance Comedy
- Age restriction: PG
- Tickets: Webtickets
To check out this season’s full movie line-up, visit The Galileo’s website here.
Also read:
The Galileo in the Winelands: Enjoy weekends under the stars & among the vines
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