“Watching ‘The Craft’ is a rite of passage for young women [...] A must-see coming-of-age film”
DOORS: 18:30 | FILM STARTS 18:45
As the countdown to Halloween continues, 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.
We’ve got a coming-of-age horror double bill at The Mount Without this Halloween, starting with a 30th anniversary screening of The Craft. This twisted tale of four outcast high school students who unite to channel their supernatural abilities - and form their very own witches’ coven - is a cult favourite and 90s culture touchstone, like some unholy blend of Clueless and Carrie. We can’t wait to bring the spellbinding sensation back to the big screen this October!
About The Film
1996 | 15 | 101 mins
Troubled teen Sarah moves from San Francisco to Los Angeles with her father and stepmother, where she quickly attracts the attention of three of her classmates, Nancy, Bonnie and Rochelle. The trio are self-proclaimed witches, but they believe that in order to truly tap into their powers, they need a fourth member of their group - and Sarah might just be the perfect fit…
Contains moderate horror, moderate violence, bad language, suicide references
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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Tickets
NB: a mandatory £1.50 booking fee is added to your order at checkout. This is per order, not per ticket
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. The nearest train station is Redland, which is a 20 minute walk from the venue; Temple Meads and Montpelier stations are 25-30 minute walks.
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).
Subtitles: please contact us if you require a film to be screened with subtitles. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however, this varies depending on the film and notice given.
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 17:15 (5:15PM) 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 at 18:30 (6:30PM), 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, or get yourself a pre-film drink in the Crypt!
FAQs
Can I buy food or drink at the venue? 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? As per our policy update on 14th January 2026, tickets will only be refundable if ticket insurance was added at the point of purchase. If you are a Red Carpet Club member, tickets are refundable up to 5 working days before your event, and exchangeable for credit for up to 24 hours before your event.