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Cinema alone

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Fireonbutfrozen · 08/01/2026 20:43

Do you ever do it?

I have a couple of times and like it, but always feel a bit weird going in. Also-this is crazy, do you ever feel a bit scared on your own? Ive been in before when I was the only one in there, does that leave you vulnerable?

Planning to go tomorrow and sneak some treats in my bag from the shop, i’m thinking Revels or Minstrels and some Monster munch
What would you take?

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Gowlett · 08/01/2026 21:13

Brought a mini M&S cheesecake last time.
Luckily I had a little spoon in my bag, he he…

Christmaseree · 08/01/2026 21:13

lap90 · 08/01/2026 21:00

I go nearly every week on my own as i have a cinema pass and it’s just easier to pop to the cinema on my way home from work than plan with others.

Many other people on their own too - never been the only one in a screening though.

yep, minstrels and malteasers are good.

Once there was just one other person in a screening and we had booked seats two seats apart which was a bit weird so I budged down a bit.

Christmaseree · 08/01/2026 21:11

Globules · 08/01/2026 21:07

Oooh, hadn't seen this advertised. Looks good.

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It is good and so is the book.

RedRiverShore6 · 08/01/2026 21:11

DHs away and I was thinking of going to see Housemaid alone, he probably wouldn't like it anyway

RaininSummer · 08/01/2026 21:11

Several times a year when there's films I want to see. My partner isnt keen on cinema.

Christmaseree · 08/01/2026 21:10

I go once a week on my own and have for 11 years.

sociallydistained · 08/01/2026 21:10

Constantly on my own it's my fave thing. I actually went last weekend with three others and I hated it I don't know why 😂

AdventureAnonymous · 08/01/2026 21:10

My husband does this at least once a month! I'm not so into films but I do go to the theatre by myself fairly often. Never even thought that people might find it odd!

RunYouJuiceBitch · 08/01/2026 21:09

I'm a horror fan, but I have only one friend who also enjoys horror. So I frequently see horror films alone. 👻

WhineAndWine1 · 08/01/2026 21:09

Chickenssss · 08/01/2026 21:04

I could never go to the cinema alone. Unpopular opinion I know.

Why not? I go to the cinema, theatre and eat out alone. I am even going on holiday alone in June because I want a week away from everyone. Are you not happy to be in your own company?

IfyouStealMySunshine · 08/01/2026 21:09

I love it and been a few times, sometimes for a morning showing with a pastry and a coffee and sometimes in the evening with a bag of revels and decaf coffee or cheese savouries and a bottle of fruit cider! Take my massive scarf as a blanket.

I will say though OP I know what you mean feeling a little vulnerable I tend to go on the back row so that no one is behind me.

PhuckTrump · 08/01/2026 21:09

When I was working overseas and single, I went to the cinema solo a lot.

BeforeSigourneyWeaverTheyWoveTheirOwnSigourneys · 08/01/2026 21:07

On the rare occasion I manage to get a couple of hours alone I LOVE going to the cinema.

I managed to see a horror film a few months back, got myself all settled with my irn bru and revels, enjoying just sitting alone without a small human hanging off me, and then a lady from further down the row came over and invited me to sit with her and her boyfriend so I wasn't alone 🤣 that's the only time anything like that has ever happened though.

I'm hoping I can go during the day next week to see something as well.

FettleOfKish · 08/01/2026 21:07

Chickenssss · 08/01/2026 21:04

I could never go to the cinema alone. Unpopular opinion I know.

Why on earth not? Do you do anything else alone?

Globules · 08/01/2026 21:07

Fireonbutfrozen · 08/01/2026 20:52

I was thinking The Housemaid? We have a 7 year old so only normally go with her as wouldn’t pay for a babysitter for the cinema, everyone else at work etc

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Oooh, hadn't seen this advertised. Looks good.

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Fireonbutfrozen · 08/01/2026 21:06

Chickenssss · 08/01/2026 21:04

I could never go to the cinema alone. Unpopular opinion I know.

Why not?

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Fireonbutfrozen · 08/01/2026 21:05

grapestar · 08/01/2026 20:56

I went alone yesterday to watch the housemaid. I took a bag of popcorn from the M&S next door to the cinema. There were 4 other people, it was fabulous.

How was the film? Worth seeing?

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Chickenssss · 08/01/2026 21:04

I could never go to the cinema alone. Unpopular opinion I know.

HoLeeFuk · 08/01/2026 21:02

I do it all the time because none of my local friends like horror and that's my thing. I've never felt weird or vulnerable.

MildlyAnnoyed · 08/01/2026 21:01

I’ve been by myself a few times when I had sky cinema & got the free tickets monthly. I’d go on a Sunday afternoon & time it so I would pick up the children from their dads afterwards. I’d usually go with minstrels or malteasers for treats.

lap90 · 08/01/2026 21:00

I go nearly every week on my own as i have a cinema pass and it’s just easier to pop to the cinema on my way home from work than plan with others.

Many other people on their own too - never been the only one in a screening though.

yep, minstrels and malteasers are good.

grapestar · 08/01/2026 20:56

I went alone yesterday to watch the housemaid. I took a bag of popcorn from the M&S next door to the cinema. There were 4 other people, it was fabulous.

Redflagsabounded · 08/01/2026 20:55

I do it loads. I avoid Fri and Sat evenings as there's mainly couples, but there's always plenty of solo flyers at other times. It's only noticeable when I book and pick a seat, my cinema has seats in pairs and you can see lots of one person bookings. In the cinema it's really not noticeable.

I always sneak in a small Pepsi bottle and a pack of chocs, often Minstrels or Maltesers. Big pockets in my coat 😁

Fupoffyagrasshole · 08/01/2026 20:53

I go alone weekly at least ! It’s my escape from toddler bed time and down time

my husband got me a membership for the Everyman cinemas for Christmas so I get lots of free and discounted tickets

WhineAndWine1 · 08/01/2026 20:53

Yes I would go on my own and I would go on a Friday or Saturday as well. I don’t understand this fear of being by yourself

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