Vampyr with Reimagined Live Score
- Sunday 02 November 2:00pm
- Light House Cinema
- €22 (Adult) / €20 (Student / U25 & (Senior)
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Succumb to the shadowy world of Vampyr, Carl Theodor Dreyer’s 1932 gothic masterpiece, at this once-off screening with a new, live, reimagined score. Deep underground at Light House Cinema, this resurrection of a creepy Gothic classic promises an unforgettable twisting of horror cinema and live music.
Juno Cheetal (electronics) and Eimear Reidy (cello) conjure an immersive soundscape featuring theremin, autoharp, percussion, field recordings, shimmering strings, vocal harmonies and icy electronics with prerecorded choir sections. Their reimagined score breathes new dread into Dreyer’s dreamlike classic, heightening its surreal visuals and shadowy suspense with a sonic palette veering between fragile and ferocious.
One of the most influential gothic horror films ever made, Vampyr is exquisitely crafted and profoundly otherworldly. Dreyer’s exquisite camerawork, marked by lingering slow fades and shifting shadows, builds tension through disorientation, blurring the thin line between dream and nightmare.
Loosely based on Carmilla by Victorian Gothic writer Sheridan Le Fanu (a mentor to Bram Stoker and a fellow Dubliner), the film draws from the same dark well of cursed inspiration that gave rise to Dracula.
Step into an unnerving audio-visual experience where this ghostly tale of terror is reborn.
| Duration | 75 minutes |
|---|---|
| Doors | 1.45pm |
| Age Suitability | Film Cert TBC. |
| Latecomers | Latecomers will not be admitted. |
| Accessibility | Venue is wheelchair accessible. More info |
Light House Cinema, Market St S, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 R6YE, Ireland
The closest Luas stop is Smithfield on the Red Line.
If travelling by Dublin Bus, the closest stops are:
Stop 1647, Blackhall Place, Northbound – Bus numbers 37, 39, 39A, 70, 39X, N2, C1, C2, C3, C4, 52, S2, 4, 60, 69X
Stop 1715, Blackhall Place, Southbound – Bus numbers 37, 39, 39A, 70, 39X, N2, C1, C2, C3, C4, 52, S2, 4, 60, 69X
Stop 7854, Arran Quay, Eastbound – Bus numbers C1, C2, C3, C4, 52, 39A, 782, 60, 26, S2
Stop 7453, Arran Quay, Southbound – Bus numbers S2, 26, 37, 39A, 60, 69, 145, 860
Stop 1615, Church Street, Southbound – Bus numbers 83, 83A
Stop 1616, Church Street, Northbound – Bus numbers 83, 83A
Nearest parking is at the Queen Street Park-Rite Car Park.
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
To confirm wheelchair tickets for this performance, please contact the Light House’s Box Office: (01) 872 8006 or email mail@lighthousecinema.ie
Complimentary companion tickets available at the box office in-person, which can be redeemed if accompanying someone who has purchased a wheelchair ticket.
Arrival
Some of the roads and pathways around Smithfield are cobbled, particularly on New Church Street and at the Smithfield Luas Stop.
The closest step-free Luas is Stop is Smithfield (270m away) on the Red Line Luas stop is the closest step-free Luas stop.
If travelling by Dublin Bus, the closest stops are:
Stop 1647, Blackhall Place, Northbound – Bus numbers 37, 39, 39A, 70, 39X, N2, C1, C2, C3, C4, 52, S2, 4, 60, 69X
Stop 1715, Blackhall Place, Southbound – Bus numbers 37, 39, 39A, 70, 39X, N2, C1, C2, C3, C4, 52, S2, 4, 60, 69X
Stop 7854, Arran Quay, Eastbound – Bus numbers C1, C2, C3, C4, 52, 39A, 782, 60, 26, S2
Stop 7453, Arran Quay, Southbound – Bus numbers S2, 26, 37, 39A, 60, 69, 145, 860
Stop 1615, Church Street, Southbound – Bus numbers 83, 83A
Stop 1616, Church Street, Northbound – Bus numbers 83, 83A
Nearest accessible parking is at the Queen Street Park-Rite Car Park. Limited accessible parking bays are also located on New Church Street and Haymarket.
Entry
Two ramps bring guests up from Smithfield Square to the cinema’s front door. There is step-free access to the venue. The doors are manual push-pull doors, but a member of staff will be there to assist.
Space
Light House has three different floors, all accessible by lift and staircase.
Ground floor: Bar, café, box office, toilets
-2: Screens Three and Four, gallery, seating area, accessible toilet
-3: Screens One and Two, bar, toilets, seating areas
Accessible Bathroom / WC
There is a dedicated accessible toilet located on the mezzanine at -2 level, please ask a member of staff for the pass code to gain entry. A larger toilet cubicle is located in the ladies and the gents bathrooms at -3 level. Both of these bathrooms have lowered sinks and handrails.
Bar
The ground floor bar has a height of 100cm and a lower bar of 75cm, and the -3 floor bar has a height of 120cm. The ground floor bar has options of cold and hot drinks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Straws are available. Hot and cold food options are also available here. All allergens are listed. The bar on -3 is accessed by steps and a ramp that can be accessed when turning right from the lift. It has options of soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and snacks.
Performance Space
The designated wheelchair accessible seats are located in the front row of Screen One. There is step-free access to the front row, with steps leading up to the rest of the seating rows. Availability of the wheelchair seats differs with every performance. A complimentary carer seat is provided with these seats.
Seating
In the bar areas on the ground floor and -3 level, there is low seating and chairs. All tables and chairs are moveable. The chairs have no arm rests.
Sound
There is no Loop system for this event. The live musicians during this screening will be using their own PA system which will not go through the Loop system.
Lighting
Throughout the venue, there will be brighter lights with some darkened areas due to atmospheric lighting. The bathrooms have direct white light. In the film screen, lights will be dimmed and then darkened when the movie begins. No strobe lighting will be used.
Quieter Room
There is no dedicated quiet room in the Light House but the seating areas on level -2 are quieter away from the main crowd.