MOVIE goers have the opportunity to enjoy classical films in atmospheric surroundings in Coventry this Autumn.
History Coventry Trust owns the historic Anglican Chapel at the heart of the London Road Cemetery and has teamed up with Film Liberation to screen four old films.
On September 28 at 6.30pm the 1940s film His Girl Friday is playing at the Anglican Chapel.
Also playing will be the first ever horror film Le Manoir du Diable from 1896 followed by psychological thriller Carnival of Souls from 1962 and silent film Haxan from 1922 on October 31.
Michelle Bailey, co-founded Film Liberation with Ben Cook said: “Hosting the triple-bill at Halloween gives people the chance to walk through a spooky Victorian graveyard to watch the films and walk back again after the films have finished.
“It’s a unique cinema experience which you wouldn’t get if you watched a scary film at home.
“We founded Film Liberation during the first lock down because we wanted to break down barriers to help people still be creative through either film making themselves or watching films because there is so much you can learn, or simply enjoy, from these films from a different era.
“It’s a wonderful way to show these niche films and give movie fans a great experience in the lovely, restored Anglican Chapel.”
Jennie Rutte, of Historic Coventry Trust, said this new series of early cinema films were perfectly suited to screenings in the atmospheric Anglican Chapel.
She added: “The former chapel has undergone a major restoration supported by the National Lottery which has made it comfortable and adaptable for a variety of community and business events.
“It is an ideal location for showcasing these old films potentially to a new audience for the first time.
“Whether you just love old films or have an interest in watching the films unfold to learn more about the way they were developed then this is a chance not to be missed.
“There is a range of different ticket prices so that these nights are as accessible and affordable as possible, and there are further reductions for those Coventry residents with Go CV cards.”
