Andaz London Presents: TEMPLE CINEMA

Temple Cinema is a shrine to the demonic, the delirious and the dangerous. In its new regular monthly slot, London's most unique screening venue promises to dedicate itself to the dark arts of horror filmmaking. To celebrate the current horror revival and pay tribute to its heritage, Andaz London Liverpool Street and East End Film Festival are pairing the stand out titles of horror’s new wave with one of their spiritual ancestors.

Sealed off and lost, the Andaz London hotel’s Masonic Temple was once home only to the secrets of The Freemasons, but now after its rediscovery it has become a temple to cinema too. Its lacquered thrones, marble columns and golden zodiac-adorned ceiling will echo with screams once again...

During the screening, indulge in a decadent Bento Box from Miyako, Andaz London’s authentic Japanese restaurant. Options include: Salmon Teriyaki Bento, Chicken Teriyaki Bento and a Vegetarian Bento (pre-order your bento box by selecting the relevant ticket type).

• PSYCHO (1960) - 31 October 2019   SOLD OUT
  

Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) steals money from her boss' client and skips town. She drives for hours and then, exhausted and nervous, stops in a remote area at the Bates Motel, run by Norman Bates (a delightfully creepy Anthony Perkins). Norman is cheerful, but he's nervous and hiding something. He invites Marion to share some dinner with him and mentions his overbearing mother (whose silhouette is seen in a window of the big looming house that sits on the hill just above the motel). Norman's hobby is taxidermy, and he also happens to have in his possession the extra key to Marion's room… 

Years after ensuring that no one feels safe in the shower, Alfred Hitchcock’s most brilliantly directed shocker still tops the poll of Horror films. Everything about PSYCHO is perfection, from the gorgeous black-and-white cinematography to every single performance to the famous Bernard Herrmann soundtrack to some of the most suspenseful and frightening scenes ever filmed. Immortal for its contribution to the horror genre, if you consider yourself a film buff, this is a must-see.

• THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991) - 28 November 2019   SOLD OUT
  

It’s a film with the most sensational “entrance” scene in modern film history. The moment when Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster), a young, idealistic FBI trainee sets eyes for the first time on the brilliant but diabolical Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins). Clarice needs help tracking down another psychotic murderer given the nickname “Buffalo Bill” - a mystery slayer so tagged because the victims - all plus-sized women - all turn up partially skinned. Dr. Lecter won't cooperate with the veteran FBI agents but Clarice appeals to the deadly doctor, who feeds the young woman vital clues in trade for personal details about the wounds in her own past.

Harrowing, tense and unforgettable, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS is a masterclass of acting, directing, writing and cinematography. A film far ahead of its time, director Jonathan Demme's smart, taut thriller is a dark portrait of humanity's absolute worst and teeters on the edge between psychological study and all-out devastating horror.

A ticket gives you access to the screening, with a chair and a packet of popcorn. A cash bar will be available on the night. Please note the films will start at 19:30 sharp, no ads will be screened. Seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Some seats may have a restricted view.
Enjoy a pre or post cinema meal and drinks at any of the Andaz London hotel’s six restaurants and bars.