‘Tis the season of thrills and frights, as another Halloween arrives, bringing tricks or treats to pop culture fans in search of entertainment this year.
But why console yourself to just what’s on the television or streaming services this year when there’s a plethora of films either debuting at your local cinema, or making a welcome return to celebrate anniversary screenings in 2025?
It’s a means of avoiding trick-or-treaters, anyway.
We’ve taken a look at screenings taking place at Odeon this Halloween season, with the cinema chain offering a host of new scares and old classics; from family favourites suitable for all ages to those cult classics that are only for those with an iron stomach and nerves.
You can also take advantage of seeing more than one film at your next cinema outing, with Odeon offering their myLIMITLESS subscription service; you can enjoy 10% off food and drink, 10% off tickets for friends and family and even infinite premium screen upgrades to iSense and 3D. For pricing and all other information, you can check out Odeon’s dedicated page to myLIMITLESS.
But for the 2025 Halloween season, what’s coming to - or returning - to our silver screens this month?
19. The Exorcist: The Director's Cut (18)
A horrifying film widely considered one of the greatest and most terrifying horror films of all time. The Director's Cut includes additional footage and re-edited moments that were cut from the original theatrical release. It tells the harrowing story of a young girl, Regan MacNeil, who becomes possessed by a demonic entity, and the two priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. The Director's Cut intensifies the horror and psychological depth, making it a definitive version of a timeless classic. | Warner Bros. Pictures
20. The Fly (18)
A classic science fiction body horror film from director David Cronenberg. It stars Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle, a brilliant scientist who, after a teleportation experiment goes wrong, begins a horrific transformation into a fly-human hybrid. The film is celebrated for its ground-breaking and gruesome practical effects, as well as its emotional depth and tragic love story. | Brooksfilms/20th Century
21. The Thing (18)
A classic science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter. Set in an isolated Antarctic research outpost, the film follows a team of American researchers who encounter a parasitic extra-terrestrial life-form that can perfectly imitate any living organism it assimilates. As paranoia mounts, the team struggles to identify who among them is still human, leading to a tense and gruesome battle for survival. | Universal Pictures