Hallowe'en Social

Tonight, I joined the London Horror Film Club for their Hallowe'en Social, at The Angel, St. Giles High Street. This is a group I've been a member of for a while, but whose events I've never before attended. Well anyway, how bad could it be, talking horror? Figured I could probably grab a bite to eat there, too.

So, off I went - found the pub without issue, no way could I find the upstairs! It's a really poky little place, three separate entrances - and only one has stairs inside. It's one of the doors in the little side alley.. once upstairs, it was easy, with the group in the "large" event room - which isn't actually very large. Met another of the group while I was searching - obviously on the same mission. So anyway, we both ended up getting food - he a burger, me the half roast chicken. Which was decent, with a tasty skin, and served with gravy, bbq sauce, and some kind of mayo I didn't bother with.

The evening was interesting - I was right, horror groups tend to be populated with interesting people. And we had some interesting chats - although I don't think I really hit on any ideas for films I'd like to see, myself. But, glad I came. 'Tis the season..

Tomorrow, I'm flying back to Ireland - it's my mother's birthday on Tuesday, so I said I'd stay in Ireland until Wednesday. Looking at films for Saturday, I see Killers of the Flower Moon is out - the trailer looks excellent for this film, starring Leonardo diCaprio in the true story of the persecution of an Indian tribe in the 1920s - they have become rich from the oil on their land. Robert de Niro plays his uncle, the bad guy, seemingly assisted by Brendan Fraser, John Lithgow is the prosecutor. Directed by Martin Scorsese, how can you lose?! Showing at a manageable time in the Omniplex..

For Sunday, it's looking like The Creator, another from the Star Wars universe. I wouldn't mind.. only afternoon showing is in Ennis.

On Monday, my mother is likely to drag me off to get flu vaccines. Tuesday is her birthday, so we'll see - if I escape to the cinema, it's going to be The Miracle Club. Starring Maggie Smith, Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Stephen Rea as Kathy Bates' husband, and the voice of Brenda Fricker (!), this seems set in the Ireland of the 60s, and focuses on a group of women who want to go to Lourdes: a big deal, back in the day. Looks a bit naff, but could be all right.. Also in the Omniplex. Anyway, back to London on Wednesday.

Next Thursday, back at the cinema - this time, the Prince Charles, with the Hideout: Horror Sci-Fi Club London. We're seeing Tales from the Crypt - Demon Knight. Stars Billy Zane, William Sadler, and Jada Pinkett Smith - how could I resist such a fun way to kick off the Hallowe'en season?! Drinks and socialising at Clubhouse 5, as usual.

On the 27th, scariness of a different sort, as I finally get back to the Crick Crack Club! Ben Haggarty is telling the tale of Mr. Sandmann, at Rich Mix.. It's been too long: but they're doing a lot more stuff outside of London, these days.

On the 28th, I was trying to organise another get-together of my ex-coworkers. Back in the happy days when I had coworkers I could see in person.. So yes, back to herding cats again.. But it turns out Ivan would prefer the 29th. So, on the 28th, I'm continuing the Hallowe'en theme with an idea by Design My Night. I'm going to something called The House of Dust, which is ghost stories, with three included cocktails, for £40. Which sounds reasonable..

The 29th, I'm gathering however many I can in The Founder's Arms..

Now, on the 30th and 31st, I'm determined to get horrific.. but Meetup just isn't playing ball! So I'm doing my own thing - with the Unrestricted View Film Festival in the Hen and Chickens (cheaper tickets on CT). On the 30th, I'm headed to Lore..

And on Hallowe'en, I'm headed to Skinjacker. Set on Skye, the scenery promises to be spectacular, at least. And if I can find something else scarifying to do that day, well..