In the Mouth of Madness + Q&A

The Connaught is screening John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness on Saturday 14 November, followed by a Q&A with author Christian Francis. It's part of the venue's 2026 Horror-Fest, so if you've got a thing for the macabre, this is one of the nights to keep on your radar.

For those who haven't seen it, In the Mouth of Madness is one of Carpenter's more cerebral horror films. Sam Neill stars as insurance investigator John Trent, who follows the trail of the vanished, evil horror writer Sutter Cane to the East Coast town of Hobb's End—a place that turns out to be a figment of Cane's twisted imagination. It's well-regarded for its tinker-toy-precision special effects, and it's the kind of film that sticks with you long after the credits roll.

The second half of the evening is where the night gets a bit more personal. Christian Francis wrote the novelisation of the film, which earned a Scribe Award nomination in 2026, and he'll be there in person to talk about adapting the cult classic for the page. If you're into the process of how a movie gets translated into a book, that's the part to look forward to. You can also pre-order copies of the novel and get them signed on the night, so you'll leave with something to read as well as something to talk about.

Practical bits: the screening starts at 8:00pm and runs for 130 minutes, with the Q&A following on. Tickets start from £6 plus a £0.75 transaction fee. It's a 15 certificate, so you'll need a photo ID with you. The whole thing is part of the Horror-Fest at The Connaught, so there's more of the same running around it if you're in the mood for a proper run of horror films.