Buckle up for thrills of all kinds at The Galileo Open Air Cinema, as high-octane heat as well as tricks and treats take over Kirstenbosch Garden and Century City’s Central Park this week.
From Ryan Gosling’s slick getaway scenes to a fright-filled night with the iconic Michael Myers and a family-friendly adventure with a much-loved 2000s monster duo, there’s a car chase, jump-scare and giggle for movie lovers of all ages.
So book your spot here, swing by when the doors open, grab your snacks and soak in all the picnic vibes before getting cosy in front of the silver screen with your fellow film fanatics.
Here is what’s on the silver screen this week:
30 October: Drive
Drive is a 2011 American action drama film starring Ryan Gosling as an unnamed Hollywood stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver.
Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he’s been warming up to a pretty neighbour named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene’s husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver’s help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
- Day: Thursday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Time: Gates open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 7:45pm
- Genre: Action Drama Car
- Age restriction: 16 L N V
- Tickets: Webtickets
31 October: Halloween – Special Halloween Show
The saga continues in the chilling 2018 slasher Halloween – directed by David Gordon Green and starring Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode.
It’s been 40 years since Laurie Strode survived a vicious attack from crazed killer Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) on Halloween night. Locked up in an institution, Myers manages to escape when his bus transfer goes horribly wrong. Laurie now faces a terrifying showdown when the masked madman returns to Haddonfield, III – but this time, she’s ready for him.
- Day: Friday
- Location: Kirstenbosch Garden
- Time: Gates open at 5:30pm, and the movie starts at 7:45pm
- Genre: Horror Drama
- Age restriction: 18 H L V
- Tickets: Webtickets
1 November: Monsters Inc – Special KIDS Halloween Show
Monsters Inc is a 2001 American animated comedy featuring the well-known voices of John Goodman, Billy Crystal and Mary Gibbs.
Monsters Incorporated is the largest scare factory in the monster world, and James P. Sullivan is one of its top scarers. Sullivan is a huge, intimidating monster with blue fur, large purple spots and horns. His scare assistant, best friend and roommate is Mike Wazowski, a green, opinionated, feisty little one-eyed monster.
Accidentally finding her way from the human world, Boo – an adorable and fearless little girl – turns the monsters’ world upside down. As Sulley and Mike scramble to get her home undetected, they discover that laughter may be far more powerful than fear.
- Day: Saturday
- Location: Central Park, Century City
- Time: Gates open at 5pm, and the movie starts at 7:45pm
- Genre: Animation Adventure
- Age restriction: A
- Tickets: Webtickets
Also read:
The ultimate guide to a Galileo Open Air Cinema screening in the Cape
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