As the afternoons grow shorter and fall settles into the streets of Barcelona, the city seems to cry out for refuge, comfortable seats, and dimmed lights. Add to that atmosphere the approach of the darkest night of the year, and the plan writes itself. This coming October 31, Cinesa Diagonal will become the epicenter of fear with the arrival of the Horror Edition, a 17-hour marathon dedicated exclusively to screening horror movies on the big screen.
The initiative, designed for those who believe that scares are best enjoyed in a theater and as part of a community, will kick off on Saturday at 10 a.m. and won’t turn the lights back on in the theater until 3 a.m. on November 1. Throughout that time, attendees will be treated to a selection of films that balances modern titles with time-honored classics. The event is part of a new platform launched by the company to reconnect with younger generations, and tickets are now available through its website.
A dark screen and snacks
Although the full lineup will be revealed gradually, the organizers have already confirmed screenings of non-stop thrillers such as *It*, *The Conjuring*, *Malasaña 32*, and *Malignant*.
To help you withstand the tension without losing steam, two types of tickets are available. First, the Survivor ticket, which guarantees access to the entire marathon along with a drink and popcorn specially customized for the occasion. On the other hand, there’s the “Hero” pass, designed for those who need endless energy in front of the screen: it allows for unlimited refills of popcorn and drinks throughout the 17 hours and includes access to a special Halloween-themed menu.
Fear spreads to other cities
The Barcelona marathon won’t be a one-off event, as the event will take place simultaneously at other theaters operated by the company in Valencia (LUXE Bonaire), Zaragoza (Puerto Venecia), and Marratxí (Mallorca Fashion Outlet).
The Madrid location (Príncipe Pío) will host an even more extreme version of the event. There, the marathon will turn into a true survival game: attendees will have to overcome various challenges on the big screen to be eligible for a prize of ten years of free movies. This Madrid event will also feature visits from iconic figures of the genre and a variety of side events.
Ramon Biarnés, head of the theater chain in Southern Europe, emphasizes that the goal is to offer a radically different experience in the theaters. The idea is to propose a once-in-a-lifetime event, inviting viewers to prove whether they truly have the courage to endure 17 uninterrupted hours of horror movies.
