Classic Horror Nights at Colchester Arts Centre

09/06/2026

Tonight IS the night
to find out what’s in
THE OBLONG BOX

at Colchester Arts Centre

AND to take part in
the 2026 People’s Choice vote
for September’s film.

It all happens tonight
- if you dare!

03/06/2026

Next week -
The Living Dead live in....
THE OBLONG BOX...

at Colchester Arts Centre,
see Vincent Price, Christopher Lee,
and the the mysterious crate -
"about six feet in length, by two and a half in breadth"

where you can find out what lies inside -
THE OBLONG BOX

(and hear some organ music and drink cocktails)

TUESDAY 9th JUNE

Directed by Gordon HesslerBased on the Short Story by Edgar Allan PoeStarring Vincent Price, Alister Williamson, and Christopher LeeReleased by American Inte...

07/05/2026

The countdown has begin...
to the purest face of evil -
I, MONSTER

tonight at Colchester Arts Centre

Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Mike Raven,
and my (electronic) organ

If you dare....

04/05/2026

When the bank holiday weekend is over,
prepare yourself for -
the most violent creature ever made by man.......!

I, MONSTER !

Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing are back (again!)
in this chilling tale,
at Colchester Arts Centre

THURSDAY 7 MAY

along with cocktails, music and a ridiculously well researched introduction..

Recommended only if your veins can withstand the cold
torment of evil.....

Can they..?

105 likes, 3 comments. "I, Monster (1971) - Trailer HD 1080p"

18/04/2026

You've waited for it -
and now it's here!

Vincent Price in The Pit And The Pendulum,
at Colchester Arts Centre this Tuesday, 21st April
for Classic Horror Nights 2026

Will you be there when the pendulum swings......?
Will you....?

47 likes, 4 comments. "The Pit and the Pendulum - Film Trailer - 1961"

13/04/2026

The time has come...

for the return of
CLASSIC HORROR NIGHTS at
Colchester Arts Centre

Your favourite actors in your favourite films
with your favourite cocktails,
and surprises galore...

it all begins, again, next week -
Join Us....won't you....?

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19/12/2025

Last night was the best
Classic Horror Night we've had yet.

The Classic Horror Players were in top form,
and Frankenstein's Monster was as popular as ever.

Thanks to all who came out,
and the fine people at the Arts Centre who work so
diligently to make them as fab as they are!
(photo Roni Carroll)

17/12/2025

Are you ready.....
for the horror event of the year?

Not only-
BLACK CHRISTMAS
at Colchester Arts Centre
(if this movie doesn't make your skin crawl....
It's On Too Tight!)

but also-
The Classic Horror Christmas Quiz,
your chance to get your knowledge of all things
classic horror,
with The Classic Horror Players,

and there's more!
a bespoke cocktail,
coming attractions,
and a chance to get your picture taken
with Frankenstein's Monster...

What more could you ask for?

18 December 2025

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12/12/2025

Two sides of classic horror, with
Frankenstein's Monster and Vincent Price,
from THE HAUNTED HOUSE OF CURIOSITIES
at Colchester Arts Centre
10 December 2025

from the 10th December 2025 performance ofTHE HAUNTED HOUSE OF CURIOSITIESat Colchester Arts Centre bycomposer Jason Frederick

08/12/2025

Two days until the doors open to
THE HAUNTED HOUSE OF CUSIOSITIES
at Colchester Arts Centre

featuring a cavalcade of your favourite horror icons of the
twentieth century,
and an evening of original music performed live-to-picture
including-
not only the #1 horror actor of all time
(according to Ranker) Vincent Price,
the #2, Boris Karloff,
but also number four,
(and I'm sure he'd have something to say about that)
the wonderful Bela Lugosi!

Don't Miss It!

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