Get Your Fright On: House of Horror Returns to Dendy Cinemas Portside

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Written By Tara Foreman
 

Halloween is getting a cinematic makeover as Dendy Cinemas Portside brings back its annual House of Horror Halloween Theatre Takeover on Saturday, 31 October 2026.

Now in its fifth year, this fright-filled event invites horror fans to step into the darkness for a night of classic scares, cult favourites and restored horror films across two individually themed screening rooms.

Four Films. One Night of Horror.

From legendary slashers to chilling cult classics, this year's line-up features four films guaranteed to set the mood for Halloween.

Icons: Legends of Horror

Where fear was first carved and the monsters that shaped modern horror come to life.

  • Halloween (R18+) – 6:30pm

  • The Thing (MA15+) – 8:30pm

Restored: Back to Their Bloodiest

Experience horror favourites brought back to the screen in restored detail.

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street (MA15+) – 6:15pm

  • Ken Russell's The Devils (R18+) – 8:20pm

With back-to-back screenings across both rooms, moviegoers can settle in for an evening of horror classics and unsettling cinematic experiences.

Costumes, Candy and Halloween Atmosphere

The scares extend beyond the screen, with Dendy Cinemas Portside transforming its foyer and candy bar with spooky decorations and plenty of photo opportunities for those brave enough to venture out on Halloween night.

Guests are encouraged to wear their wildest and weirdest costumes. Costumed ticket holders will receive a free small popcorn, while themed candy bar treats and cocktail offerings add to the festivities.

There will also be a best-dressed competition, giving guests the chance to show off their Halloween creativity and go into the running for the top prize.

Enter the House of Horror

Whether you're a lifelong horror enthusiast or simply looking for a different way to celebrate Halloween, Dendy Cinemas Portside is the place to be for a night of fright, film and Halloween fun.

When: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Where: Dendy Cinemas Portside, Portside Wharf
Tickets: Bookings are available through Dendy Cinemas.

Gather your fellow creatures of the night, plan your costume and prepare for a Halloween after dark at Portside Wharf.

Omnes una manet nox — one night awaits us all.

Tara Foreman
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