“Its sombre sincerity and hypnotic, treasure-box beauty make ‘Crimson Peak’ feel like a film out of time – but Del Toro, his cast and his crew carry it off without a single postmodern prod or smirk. The film wears its heart on its sleeve, along with its soul and most of its intestines”
DOORS: 20:45 | FILM STARTS 21:00
As part of our Valentine’s-adjacent screenings, we look forward to welcoming you to one of Bristol’s most dramatic venues – the stunning Mount Without! Formerly a church dating from the 15th Century, this recently revived creative space on St. Michael’s Hill boasts a rich history. Enjoy a drink in the Crypt, before watching films in the Grade-II listed nave, which has been stunningly restored to combine stained-glass windows and centuries-old masonry with a unique contemporary twist.
For those of you looking for something a little different to the usual romcom February fare, we’re pleased to present a double bill of Guillermo del Toro films at The Mount Without - the master of modern Gothic fantasy is the ideal fit for this atmospheric venue! Second up is the beautiful and spine-chilling gothic horror-romance Crimson Peak. Inspired by the great haunted house films and with hints of both Hammer Horror and Daphne du Maurier, it’s a refreshingly melodramatic twist on Gothic romance with a healthy dose of spooky goings-on that will keep your heart pounding!
About The Film
2015 | 15 | 119 mins
Against her father’s wishes, American heiress Edith Cushing marries the English aristocrat Sir Thomas Sharpe. After moving into his ancestral home, a sprawling remote mansion called Crimson Peak, Edith soon realises that the house harbours many secrets – and the ghosts of the past have their stories to tell.
Contains strong violence, strong horror, strong language, sex
About The Location
There has been a church on this site for over 900 years, with the original structure dating back to the Norman era; the unusual name comes from an era when it was outside the city’s walls. After major renovation works in the late 18th Century, and again after damage from the Bristol Blitz, the church finally closed its doors and was deconsecrated in 1999. The building was the victim of an arson attack in 2016, but after years of restoration work it has now reopened as one of Bristol’s most unique and characterful new event spaces.
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Getting Here
The Mount Without is located on Upper Church Lane, just off St. Michael’s Hill. It can be accessed either from a ramp/steps from the road of St Michael’s Hill, or via a footpath from Old Park Hill/Upper Church Lane. The what3words reference is gifted.boxing.latest
There is no onsite parking - the nearest car park is Trenchard Street Car Park.
The venue is 5-10 minutes away from several City Centre bus routes.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
In order to access the venue, there is a ramp from the road of St Michael’s Hill, which leads along the pavement surrounding The Mount Without, to enter via the main church doors. Alternatively, there is level access via Old Park Hill / Upper Church Lane (the latter runs between the University of Bristol's Permit Holders car park, and St Michael's On the Mount Primary School).
The screening space has level access, and an accessible toilet. The Crypt (bar area) does not currently have lift access, but there is a long ramped route around the outside of the building to reach it that can be steep or slippery in places.
Please contact us if you require a wheelchair space, or require seating in a particular area (e.g. closer to the exit, at the end of a row).
This film will be screened with subtitles. If you require a seat near the front in order to ensure a clear view, please contact us in advance.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.
Venue & Event Information
The venue’s bar will be open from 17:30 (5:30PM) on the day of the event. To access the bar in the Crypt, walk round the side of the Mount Without; the entrance is down some steps facing onto the garden to the south of the building.
Doors open to the screening space in the Nave 15 minutes prior to the film starting. There will be an announcement in the Crypt to let you know.
We cannot guarantee access to the venue earlier than the doors time stated on your ticket, so recommend that you arrive as close to this time as possible.
FAQs
Can I buy food or drink at the venue? Yes, The Mount Without have a bar onsite. Please do not consume hot food in the screening room as a courtesy to other guests.
I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.
Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.