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MOTELX Halloween Special
MOTELX Brings 3 Halloween Film Screenings to Casa Capitão’s Attic in Beato, Lisbon.
MOTELX Halloween Special, November 1st (Saturday) at Casa Capitão in Beato, Lisbon
The MOTELX and Lobo Mau are visiting Casa Capitão for a special Halloween event. There will be three unique sessions with lots of frightening films for all ages.
A programme for all ages with the aim of celebrating genre cinema with family and friends. This MOTELX Halloween Special has been designed to include audiences of all ages, from the youngest viewers to the bravest cinephiles.
The chosen location to host this triple dose of scares and cinematic discoveries is the cosy Attic (Sótão) of Casa Capitão, in Beato, Lisbon.
SESSÃO #1 | 15:30 | 42 min.
Short Scares (Ages 6–10)
A session of shorts carefully selected, perfect for introducing children to the world of little fears. Includes the Portuguese films "Os Nossos Medos" (2025) by Bernardo Gramaxo) and "Biscoitos de Cão" (2023) by António Alves, alongside "Swirly" (USA, 2019) by Sofia Wang, "Camille" (Mexico, 2023) by Denise Roldán Alcalá, "Undiscovered" (USA, 2017) by Sara Litzenberger, "The Fall" (Canada, 2021) by Desirae Witte.
SESSÃO #2 | 17:30 | 85 min.
Flow (Ages 10+)
by Gints Zilbalodis
[Latvia, Belgium, France]
Screening of the acclaimed animation by Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis ("Away"). "Flow" follows a lonely cat who, after catastrophic floods, finds refuge on a boat. The film, premiered at Cannes and Oscar winner for Best Animation, delivers a crucial lesson on the climate crisis and cooperation. An exciting and unmissable disaster film!
SESSÃO #3 | 21:00 | 115 min.
V/H/S Halloween (Ages 16+)
by Bryan M. Ferguson, Casper Kelly, R.H. Norman, Alex Ross Perry, Micheline Pitt, Paco Plaza, Anna Zlokovic
[USA, 2025]
Prepared for fans of bloodier, adult horror, this session brings the chilling "V/H/S Halloween". Various themed videos unleash gruesome and violent stories, turning the traditional Trick or Treat into a fight for survival.
Tickets and Important Logistics
Due to the cosy nature of the Attic space, capacity is extremely limited, with only 50 people per session.
Tickets: €4.50
Capacity: 50 seats
Where to Buy: DICE or at the door on the day of the event
TRICK OR TREAT?
The MOTELX and Lobo Mau are visiting Casa Capitão for a special Halloween event. There will be three unique sessions with lots of frightening films for all ages.
A programme for all ages with the aim of celebrating genre cinema with family and friends. This MOTELX Halloween Special has been designed to include audiences of all ages, from the youngest viewers to the bravest cinephiles.
The chosen location to host this triple dose of scares and cinematic discoveries is the cosy Attic (Sótão) of Casa Capitão, in Beato, Lisbon.
SESSÃO #1 | 15:30 | 42 min.
Short Scares (Ages 6–10)
A session of shorts carefully selected, perfect for introducing children to the world of little fears. Includes the Portuguese films "Os Nossos Medos" (2025) by Bernardo Gramaxo) and "Biscoitos de Cão" (2023) by António Alves, alongside "Swirly" (USA, 2019) by Sofia Wang, "Camille" (Mexico, 2023) by Denise Roldán Alcalá, "Undiscovered" (USA, 2017) by Sara Litzenberger, "The Fall" (Canada, 2021) by Desirae Witte.
SESSÃO #2 | 17:30 | 85 min.
Flow (Ages 10+)
by Gints Zilbalodis
[Latvia, Belgium, France]
Screening of the acclaimed animation by Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis ("Away"). "Flow" follows a lonely cat who, after catastrophic floods, finds refuge on a boat. The film, premiered at Cannes and Oscar winner for Best Animation, delivers a crucial lesson on the climate crisis and cooperation. An exciting and unmissable disaster film!
SESSÃO #3 | 21:00 | 115 min.
V/H/S Halloween (Ages 16+)
by Bryan M. Ferguson, Casper Kelly, R.H. Norman, Alex Ross Perry, Micheline Pitt, Paco Plaza, Anna Zlokovic
[USA, 2025]
Prepared for fans of bloodier, adult horror, this session brings the chilling "V/H/S Halloween". Various themed videos unleash gruesome and violent stories, turning the traditional Trick or Treat into a fight for survival.
Tickets and Important Logistics
Due to the cosy nature of the Attic space, capacity is extremely limited, with only 50 people per session.
Tickets: €4.50
Capacity: 50 seats
Where to Buy: DICE or at the door on the day of the event
TRICK OR TREAT?