If you want to see a horror film with people who also enjoy unusual cinema, Splat!FilmFest is a chance to pick a screening and arrange a discussion beforehand. Below are options for groups with different schedules and language preferences, including a screening with a filmmaker Q&A. The 12th edition of the festival runs at Kinoteka from 22–31 October 2026, so your choice is not limited to this weekend.
Screening times and prices are based on information checked as of 24 October 2026. A screening being listed in the programme does not mean tickets are still available: check for seats before buying.
First, agree on what kind of horror you want
For a group outing, it is more useful to discuss specific techniques and themes than how “scary” a film is in the abstract. One person might be interested in first-person camerawork, another in the characters’ relationships, while someone else may not want to watch scenes of violence. Do not put the choice to a vote until everyone has had a chance to share their limits.
Before buying tickets, ask everyone to briefly answer these questions:
- Language. Is everyone comfortable with the original audio and the listed subtitles? The language you speak as a group does not settle whether everyone will understand the film.
- Style. Which filmmaking techniques interest you, and which make a film difficult to watch? Then check the description of your chosen film rather than judging by its title.
- Themes to avoid. Are there any storylines or images you would rather rule out? Nobody needs to explain their personal reasons.
- Plans afterwards. Will you stay for questions with the filmmakers, discuss the film among yourselves, or head home after the credits?
Choose not “the scariest film”, but one everyone agrees to without being talked into it.
The information below helps you compare screening arrangements, but it is no substitute for content warnings. A full list of those warnings is not confirmed by the supplied materials. If a particular theme is a deal-breaker, check with the organiser before buying.
Main option: “Zapomniane miejsce” with a Q&A
For a group interested not only in watching a horror film but also in asking its makers questions, consider “Zapomniane miejsce” / Abandoned. The screening at Kinoteka is scheduled for 26 October at 17:00. The film runs for 81 minutes and is in English with Polish subtitles.
A Q&A with Joby Stephens, Grace Gallagher and Joe Bird is announced for after the screening. That is a specific reason to choose this screening rather than just any horror film in the programme. The length and language of the Q&A are not confirmed by the supplied materials — check with the organiser, especially if your attendance depends on them.
You could prepare a question about the sound, casting or filming process in advance. After watching, it will be easier to connect it to a particular scene. Do not schedule your next activity too close to the screening: 81 minutes is the confirmed running time of the film, while the time needed for the discussion must be checked separately.
Alternatives: choose by time and language
“Martwe oczy”: a late screening on 25 October
“Martwe oczy” / Dead Eyes screens on 25 October at 21:30. The running time is 81 minutes, and the film is in English with Polish subtitles.
Suggest this screening to a group that finds it easier to meet late in the evening. Before buying, decide whether you want to stay for a conversation afterwards or just watch the film. Not everyone feels like discussing a film straight after a late screening — it is perfectly fine to agree on that beforehand.
AnyMart: Japanese audio, with subtitles to be confirmed
You can see AnyMart at Kinoteka on 26 October at 19:50. The film is in Japanese.
The subtitle information differs: the festival listing specifies Polish and English, while an available search-engine copy of the Kinoteka listing lists Polish only. The cinema page’s current content has not been checked directly, and it is not established whether the search-engine copy is up to date.
Check the subtitle options with the cinema before buying, especially if you are relying on English subtitles. The film’s running time is not confirmed by the supplied materials, so it is not listed here. If you have plans after the screening, check that detail before paying too.
“ÒPI”: two dates to choose from
The remaining screenings of “ÒPI” are on 26 October at 20:15 and 31 October at 21:20. The running time is 96 minutes, and the film is in Polish. The festival lists English subtitles; if your group is relying on them, confirm the subtitle options with the cinema as well.
Having two dates lets you agree on a free evening before buying tickets. Note that the AnyMart and “ÒPI” screenings on 26 October start just 25 minutes apart — offer them as alternatives for the group to choose between.
Do not choose these screenings for a promised meeting with the filmmakers: a Q&A was announced after the premiere on 23 October at 20:30, a screening date that has already passed. The supplied materials do not confirm whether the screening and Q&A actually took place. That announcement does not apply to the screenings on 26 and 31 October.
The Trek: an afternoon option on 31 October
The Trek screens on 31 October at 16:40. The running time is 104 minutes. The languages are English and Afrikaans, with Polish and English subtitles listed.
Consider this screening if a late start does not suit some people in your group. Keep both original audio languages in mind when choosing: even those who understand English should check for a suitable subtitle option. Afterwards, you can discuss the sound, visual choices and your impressions of the story.
Tickets and meeting point: what to decide before paying
Kinoteka is in Pałac Kultury i Nauki, Plac Defilad 1, with the entrance on the al. Jerozolimskich side. In your message to the group, specify the entrance, not just the building’s name.
According to the festival’s ticket terms:
- A standard ticket costs 28 zł, and a concession ticket costs 26 zł. Eligibility for concessions has not been checked; confirm that you qualify before buying.
- PAKIET 5+ costs 24 zł per ticket when buying five or more tickets in a single transaction.
- PAKIET 10+ costs 22 zł per ticket when buying ten or more tickets in a single transaction.
- Packages are sold only at the box office, and do not include the opening film. The condition relates to the number of tickets, not simply the size of your group; ask the cashier to confirm how it applies to your order.
- Reservations are not available. Tickets are sold at Kinoteka box offices and through the cinema and festival websites.
First confirm your final choice of screening and budget, then agree on who will buy the tickets. The availability of adjacent seats has not been checked: if you want to sit together, look at the available seats before paying.
After the film: a conversation, not a film-buff test
Do not expect everyone to give an immediate verdict. You can start with a simple detail: a sound that stuck with you, a scene that raised questions, or something that remained unclear. Before discussing the film, check that everyone present has already seen it so you do not spoil it for anyone.
If someone does not want to pick apart an unpleasant scene, change the subject. Going together does not mean you have to react in the same way or prove how much horror you can handle.
For future interest-based meetups in Warsaw, you can take a look at the Mates section. For this outing, it is best to confirm the arrangements in your usual chat.
The plan is simple: agree on language and content, choose a screening, check tickets and decide whether you will stay for a conversation. That way, the film is a shared choice, not a test of who can endure the most.
Sources
- Kinoteka — официальный сайт — Kinoteka, 13.09.2023
- Karnety i bilety — Splat!FilmFest, 14.09.2026
- Zapomniane miejsce — Splat!FilmFest, 23.09.2026
- Martwe oczy — Splat!FilmFest, 23.09.2026
- AnyMart | Splat!FilmFest — поисковая копия карточки — Kinoteka, 25.09.2026
- ÒPI — Splat!FilmFest, 23.09.2026
- The Trek — Splat!FilmFest, 23.09.2026