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Halloween is just on the horizon, with there being plenty of events planned around Essex to celebrate it.

Many of those will be on in the October half term, with pumpkin picking and days out at spooky castles on offer.

However, there may be those who just want to watch a Halloween film at the cinema instead of travelling to a specific event.

We've had a look at the screenings for Odeon Southend and Cineworld Basildon to see what would fit best for Halloween viewing.

Odeon Southend Halloween Film Screenings

Odeon Southend has a range of family friendly to terrifying horror movies on throughout October to help you get in the spooky spirit. 

For more information and to book your tickets visit the Odeon website here.

Halloween Kills

Monday October 18 - 16:10, 18:40, 21:10

Tuesday October 19 - 16:10, 18:40, 21:10

Wednesday October 20 - 16:10, 18:40, 21:10

Thursday October 21 - 18:40, 21:10

The Addams Family 2

Monday October 18 - 14:40, 17:10

Tuesday October 19 - 12:10, 14:40, 17:10

Wednesday October 20 - 12:10, 14:40, 17:10

Thursday October 21 - 16:10

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 20th Anniversary

Saturday October 30 - 14:30

The Rocky Horror Show Live 2021

Thursday October 28 - 19:45

Cineworld Basildon Halloween Film Screenings

Just a short drive away from Southend you have the Cineworld at Basildon who will be showing a number of films appropriate for the season.

For more information and to book your tickets visit the Cineworld website here.

Halloween Kills

Monday October 18 - 16:00, 18:30, 19:50, 21:10

Tuesday October 19 - 11:20, 13:10, 16:00, 18:30, 19:50, 21:10

Wednesday October 20 - 11:20, 13:10, 16:00, 18:30, 19:50, 21:10

Thursday October 21 - 10:40, 13:10, 15:40, 18:10, 20:40

The Addams Family 2

Monday October 18 - 14:10, 16:40, 17:50

Tuesday October 19 - 11:40, 14:10, 16:40, 17:50

Wednesday October 20 - 11:40, 14:10, 16:40, 17:50

Thursday October 21 - 11:45, 14:15, 16:45

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 20th Anniversary

Friday October 29 - 11:50, 15:40, 19:30 (All 2D) and 10:00, 13:50 (Both 4DX 2D)

Saturday October 30 - 11:50, 15:40, 19:30 (All 2D) and 10:00, 13:50 (Both 4DX 2D)

Sunday October 31 - 11:50, 15:40, 19:30 (All 2D) and 10:00, 13:50 (Both 4DX 2D)

Hocus Pocus (2020 Re-Issue)

Tuesday October 26 - 19:45