- Never Let GoScotiabank Theatre Ottawa (formerly Silvercity Gloucester), Ottawa, ON
Synopsis: Never Let Go is an upcoming American survival horror film directed by Alexandre Aja and written by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby. The film stars Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne.
A family that has been haunted by an evil spirit for years. Their safety and their surroundings come into question when one of the children questions if the evil is real.Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3yhfkJBnQ.
Purchase tickets: https://www.cineplex.com/theatre/scotiabank-theatre-ottawa. I am in seat G-18. Feel free to sit anywhere you like! :)
Due to COVID, weather or other unforeseen events, please note this event can be cancelled at any moment.
- NIGHT OF HORROR FESTIVAL IN OTTAWA 🎥👻🦇Heart and Crown (Byward Market), Ottawa, ON
"Join us for a spine-chilling evening at the Heart and Crown in the ByWard Market as we present 17 hauntingly brilliant short films made by both local and international filmmakers from 11 countries."
This event is brought to you by the Three Fires International Film Festival.
Three Fires International is a not for profit cultural organization that embarks on a transformative journey to create a vibrant and inclusive festival circuit within Canada. Our mission is to celebrate and promote Indigenous, Canadian, and international cinema submitted to our festival circuit and produced through our partnered studios and organizations, to foster cultural exchange, appreciation, and collaboration among filmmakers and audiences worldwide. Through a dynamic series of festivals, we aspire to showcase diverse voices, stories, and cultures, bridging gaps and forging lasting connections in the world of cinema within Canada and beyond.For schedule and more info: https://3fiff.ca/halloween-horror-festival.
Purchase tickets: https://filmfreeway.com/IndigenousFilmShowcase-Ottawa/tickets.
Due to COVID, weather or other unforeseen events, please note this event can be cancelled at any moment.
- Pre-Movie Get-together at Crust & CrateCrust & Crate Fast Fired Pizza Pub, Ottawa, ON
Join me for food, drink, and conversation at Crust & Crate Lansdowne before the showing of "The Substance" at Lansdowne. When you arrive, ask for the reservation under "Alexandra."
Menu: https://www.crustandcrate.com/food-no-res.
Due to COVID, weather or any other unforeseen reasons, events can be cancelled at any moment.
- The Substance (Time TBA)Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne and VIP, Ottawa, ON
Synopsis: The Substance is a 2024 body horror film co-produced, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. The film stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid. An international co-production between the United Kingdom and France, its plot follows a fading celebrity who decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself, unknowingly giving her horrifying side effects.
Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgur7cdF-ts.
Purchase tickets: I will post once the theatre does.
Due to COVID, weather or other unforeseen events, please note this event can be cancelled at any moment.
- Monthly Film Discussion: Villains (2019)Link visible for attendees
This is a monthly online Zoom film discussion, where the film is announced ahead of time and we let you know where you can watch it before the event.
This month’s pick is Villains (2019).
Synopsis: Villains is a 2019 American black comedy horror film written and directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. It stars Bill Skarsgård, Maika Monroe, Blake Baumgartner, Jeffrey Donovan, and Kyra Sedgwick.
After a pair of amateur criminals break into a suburban home, they stumble upon a dark secret that two sadistic homeowners will do anything to keep from getting out.Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9hE-ErlCrs.
It can be viewed for free at the following link:
https://tubitv.com/movies/100004588/villains.
(*Zoom link will only be live at 6:30 pm.)
See you there!
- Ottawa Haunted Walk: Ghosts of the Bytown MuseumHaunted Walk Ottawa ticket office, Ottawa, ON
Join The Ottawa Haunted Tour on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa’s supernatural past as they explore the Bytown Museum. Prepare to be captivated by chilling tales of ghostly encounters shared by museum staff, visitors, and even the Haunted Walk tour guides! As we make our way to the museum, we’ll be immersed into the region’s oldest and most famous ghost stories, including iconic tales such as those surrounding the Rideau Canal, Barracks Hill, and the murder of D’Arcy McGee. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore one of Ottawa’s haunted landmarks with The Haunted Walk!
Purchase tickets: https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/haunted-museum-tour-bytown-museum/.
Due to COVID, weather or any other unforeseen reasons, events can be cancelled at any moment.
- Pumpkins After DarkWesley Clover Parks, Ottawa, ON
"Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season.
Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone."For more information and to purchase tickets: https://ottawa.pumpkinsafterdark.com/#information. Early bird tickets on sale now. Save 10% with code SUMMER10 until August 31st!
Due to COVID, weather or any other unforeseen reasons, events can be cancelled at any moment.
- Candlelight Concert: Best Horror Movie SoundtracksFirst Baptist Church, Ottawa, ON
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ottawa. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Best Horror Movie Soundtracks at First Baptist Church Ottawa under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: First Baptist Church Ottawa
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is accessible for people with reduced mobility
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zonePurchase tickets: https://feverup.com/m/193449.
Tentative Program
- “Tubular Bells” from The Exorcist – Mike Oldfield
- “Prelude” from Psycho – Bernard Herrmann
- Theme from A Nightmare on Elm Street – Charles Bernstein
- Theme from Halloween – John Carpenter
- The Nightmare Before Christmas Suite – Danny Elfman
- "Ave Satani" from The Omen – Jerry Goldsmith
- Theme from The Shining – Wendy Carlos
- "Hello Zepp" from Saw – Charlie Clouser
- “The Shape of Water” from The Shape of Water – Alexandre Desplat
- “Suspiria” from Suspiria – Goblin
- Theme from Beetlejuice – Danny Elfman
- “Time Warp” from The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Richard O’Brien and Richard Hartley
- “Transylvanian Lullaby” from Young Frankenstein
- “Main Title” from Sleepy Hollow – Danny Elfman
- “Lullaby” from Pan’s Labyrinth – Javier Navarrete
- “Love” from Under the Skin – Mica Levi
Performers
- String Quartet
Due to COVID, weather or any other unforeseen reasons, events can be cancelled at any moment.