Dark Christmas: Rare Exports

Norwich Arts Centre is screening Rare Exports on Monday 21 December, as part of their Dark Christmas series. It's a Finnish film from 2011, running 82 minutes, and it's rated 15+, so it's not one for the little ones. The whole thing is set in a gothic church, with the film shown by candlelight, which fits the mood of the story well enough.

On the eve of Christmas, a young boy sets out to discover the truth behind the strange goings-on in his small, isolated village. He finds the reindeer have been slaughtered, the hairdryers and radiators have vanished, and the children have gone. The film's tagline sums it up: 'Seal the chimney. Lock the doors. Hide your children. This year the real Santa Claus is coming to town.' It's a Christmas tale that takes the figure of Father Christmas and turns it into something far more unsettling than the version we're used to.

It's a seated screening, so you'll have a proper place to sit rather than standing room. If you're bringing a group of four or more, there's a 15% discount on the tickets. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the film starts at 6:30 PM. Tickets start from £6.50, with supporter concessions at £8.00, and it's free for under 26s.