Gala Screening of Restored Dracula Film at Pictureville Cinema
September 16, 2026Classic Hammer Horror Returns with Previously Unseen Footage
A special gala screening of the 1958 Hammer Films classic Dracula will take place at Pictureville Cinema on 15 October 2026. This event will feature a newly restored 4K version of the film, including long-lost footage not seen in the UK or US for over sixty years.
Details of the Restoration
The restoration of Dracula has been carried out using the best original archival materials sourced globally. The process was a collaboration between Hammer Films, Silver Salt Restoration, and The Warner Archive Collection. The restored version includes scenes that were originally cut from UK and US releases due to their shocking content but were shown in the film’s 1958 Japanese theatrical release.
Event Information
- Date and Time: 15 October 2026, 19:30
- Venue: Pictureville Cinema, National Science & Media Museum, Bradford, BD1 1NQ
- Age Guidance: 15 and over
Ticket Options
Two ticket types are available for this event:
- VIP Ticket (£30):
- Best seats in the Pictureville auditorium
- Access to one of two small group tours of the Insight museum’s Ashton and Leakey collection
- Exclusive early access from 18:00 to the Sound and Vision galleries, including the Behind the Screams exhibit featuring Dracula memorabilia such as Christopher Lee’s fangs
- Free drink at the Pictureville bar before the screening
- Specially designed booklet covering Dracula and other Hammer screenings during the Halloween season
- Hammer merchandise included
- Standard Ticket (£15):
- Entry to the screening
- Access from 18:00 to the Sound and Vision galleries and the Behind the Screams exhibit
- Free drink at the Pictureville bar before the screening
- Specially designed booklet covering Dracula and other Hammer screenings during the Halloween season
Additional Information
The screening is part of a broader series of Hammer horror film events taking place during the Halloween season at the National Science & Media Museum. Visitors attending the event will have the opportunity to explore the museum’s collection related to horror cinema, including artefacts linked to the making of Dracula.
For further details and to purchase tickets, interested individuals can visit the Pictureville Cinema or the National Science & Media Museum’s official website.
