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Halloween Night at the Méliès Cinema
Forget sleep this weekend and surrender to a cinematic binge that keeps the adrenaline spiking until sunrise. Whether you crave supernatural dread, stylized combat, or dark humor, these back-to-back screenings are guaranteed to keep you wide awake in the dark.
Cinéma Le Méliès
About
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Le Méliès cinema in Montreuil hosts a nocturnal film marathon spanning from 20:00 to 06:00. This event features six distinct thematic cycles, ranging from horror classics and Tim Burton features to samurai films and eerie doll stories. Designed for a mature audience, attendance is strictly restricted to those 18 and older. With tickets priced at 4 euros per screening, spectators can enjoy a full night of cinema, with scheduling adjusted to accommodate the daylight saving time change. Be sure to book your seats in advance for this immersive experience on the Place Jean Jaurès.
Join us on Saturday, October 24th from 8:00 PM for an action-packed night!
Flat rate of €4 per session - Tickets on sale starting Wednesday, October 14th, at the box office or at meliesmontreuil.fr New window
EVIL DEAD
10:15 PM: Evil Dead Burn (presented by Sébastien Vanicek) (restricted -16)
01:15 AM: Evil Dead 2 (preceded by a quiz) (restricted -12)
02:30 AM: Evil Dead 3 (restricted -12)
04:30 AM: Evil Dead Rise (restricted -16)
TIM BURTON
8:15 PM: Frankenweenie (French dubbed)
10:30 PM: Edward Scissorhands (preceded by a blind test)
01:15 AM: Beetlejuice
02:15 AM: Sleepy Hollow (restricted -12)
04:30 AM: Corpse Bride
DOLL NIGHT
10:45 PM: Coraline
01:00 AM: Annabelle (restricted -12)
02:15 AM: M3GAN (restricted -12)
04:30 AM: Child's Play (restricted -12)
KATANIGHT
10:00 PM: The Guardian's Sword (Preview) (preceded by a kendo demonstration)
12:45 AM: Punk Samurai Slash Down (restricted -12)
02:30 AM: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
04:30 AM: Blade (restricted -12)
BAD ROMANCE
10:45 PM: Possession (restricted -16)
01:00 AM: Get Out (restricted -12)
02:15 AM: The Loved Ones (restricted -12) (preceded by a quiz)
04:30 AM: Obsession (restricted -16)
ME, OLD AND MEAN
10:15 PM: We Called Him Robin Hood (restricted -12)
01:00 AM: The Rule of Jenny Pen (restricted -12)
02:30 AM: Sisu (restricted -12)
04:30 AM: Fuck my son! (restricted -16)
Warning: during the night, films start at the indicated time. Schedules take into account the time change.
Our take on this event
Experience a night of cinema at Le Méliès on October 24, 2026. The program is divided into six thematic series: Evil Dead, Tim Burton, Haunted Dolls, Katanight, Bad Romance, and Moi, Vieux et Méchant. Beyond the screenings, the night includes special activities such as quizzes, a blind test, and a kendo demonstration before the screening of 'Le Sabre des gardiens'.
Events begin at 20:00 and continue until 06:00. Please arrive on time, as films start precisely at their scheduled slots, which have been adjusted for the time change. While the event is open to those 18 and older, specific screenings carry age ratings of 12 or 16, so please check the details for each film.
Tickets are 4 euros per screening and go on sale starting October 14 at the box office or the cinema's official website. Whether you are a fan of slasher films or dark animation, this marathon at 12 Place Jean Jaurès offers a complete night of entertainment.
