A mystery film screening with 90 minutes of the cinematically unexpected, where the film is only revealed on the night.
HOME is screening its November Mystery Film on Tuesday 2 November, and as the name suggests, the whole thing is a bit of a gamble. It's part of one of the venue's recurring programmes: about 90 minutes of the cinematically unexpected, and the only way to find out what's actually showing is to turn up.
That's the hook of the whole thing. You don't get a title, a director, or a synopsis when you book. The film could be an all-time favourite you've seen a dozen times, an obscure cult discovery that's barely made a ripple, or a preview of your next favourite movie. The only thing you're guaranteed is the length — around 90 minutes — and the fact that you'll be in the dark until the lights go down.
It's a different way of going to the cinema. Usually, you pick a film based on a trailer or a review, but here you're trusting the programmers to put something on that works. If you're the kind of person who enjoys the surprise of a blind date, this is exactly that, just with a screen instead of a table for two. It's a low-stakes way to see something you'd never have sought out on your own, and if it happens to be a classic you love, it's a nice bonus.
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HOME itself is right in the heart of the city, a cultural hub that puts art, theatre and film under one roof, so it's easy to combine the screening with a drink or a wander around the galleries. The Mystery Film is an 18, so it's aimed at an adult crowd. If you're up for a bit of a roll of the dice, it's on Tuesday 2 November.
