How it came about

Pilton Cinema brought to reality the idea of Pip Cartmell for a Community Cinema in the heart of Pilton. It has now re-opened in the newly refurbished Skittle Alley of the Green Man Bar & Bistro (formerly the Chichester Arms). Unfortunately, numbers are limited to 50 and booking is not possible, so first come, first served.

Pilton Cinema is fully licensed by Filmbank Media to screen films which has now risen to £106/film.

It is normally a 'last Friday of the month' event with films of many different genres including comedy, drama, silent, thriller, musical, foreign language and more.

The skittle alley can seat a maximum of 50 people - first come, first served - who will be able to watch a cinema quality projection on comfortable chairs. And the bar of the Green Man is just a few paces away if you feel thirsty.

Feedback

Please feedback your ideas on the new arrangement and venue and tell us what you would like to see by going to our Feedback form. Contact us through the Contact page if you would like us to send you an email reminder.

And if you would like to find out more about films and the film industry follow this link to the icons of a number of organisations on the Links Page of the website.

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Welcome to Pilton Cinema

A "Gothic Horror Masterpiece" for Halloween

Friday 31st October 2025 at 19.45

Nosferatu (2024)

132min, Cert. 15, 2024 £5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Summary

In the 1830s, estate agent Thomas Hutter travels to Transylvania for a fateful meeting with Count Orlok, a prospective client. In his absence, Hutter's new bride, Ellen, is left under the care of their friends, Friedrich and Anna Harding.

Plagued by horrific visions and an increasing sense of dread, Ellen soon encounters an evil force that's far beyond her control.

Critical reception

A masterpiece: Critics have hailed the film as a "Gothic Horror Masterpiece" and a "magnum opus" that could be considered for awards.

Devilishly seductive, deeply chilling: Initial reactions described it as a compelling and chilling horror film that is "wholly unique and grounded".

Best films of the year: The film's quality has led to the prediction that it is "one of the best films of the year".

November's Film

Friday 28th November 2025 at 19.45

The Penguin Lessons

111min, Cert. 12A, 2024 £5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Summary

During the 1976 coup in Argentina, an English teacher rescues a penguin and brings it to his school. His life begins to change when the bird's presence starts to have a positive effect on the school.

A Comedy/Drama starring Steve Coogan and Jonathan Pryce.

Help the Team?

The Cinema evening is run by a very small group led by Pip Cartmell. If you would like to volunteer and get involved in the event, when we finally come back, by designing and putting up the posters, selling tickets, choosing the films, ushering, or being projectionist, do contact us by text on 07840 996643 or through our Facebook page 'Pilton Cinema'.