The New HBO® Original Series IT: Welcome to Derry | Split Scream Experience

To celebrate the arrival of the HBO® Original Series IT: Welcome to Derry, HBO Max invites both hardcore horror fans and those who prefer cozy thrills to full-blown chills to step inside the startling world of Derry, with a one-night-only event that redefines how audiences experience fear.

The iconic Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Cremorne will transform into the Derry Theatre, and play the ‘haunting’ host to an exclusive ‘Split Scream’ experience; an immersive, choose-your-own-adventure screening of Episode One which lets fans decide their appetite for fear. 

Inspired by the upcoming HBO Original series IT: Welcome to Derry, this real-world descent into darkness will explore Australia’s relationship with frights, with the fear-based experience opening up the genre for all. Whether you’re a fear aficionado or so-called ‘snowflake streamer’; you'll step into the twisted town of Derry, and face a decision - will you brave Scream Mode or retreat to Safe Mode?

• Scream Mode: a dark, nerve-shredding journey filled with jump scares, eerie performances and spine-tingling surprises for the bravest horror fans.

• Safe Mode: a comforting environment with soft lighting, fluffy pillows and calming treats designed for those who prefer their horror with a little more breathing room.

This unique experience opens the genre to everyone - from die-hard horror devotees to “behind the fingers” viewers - blurring the line between cosy thrills and full-blown chills.

This isn't just a screening. It's a story you step into. A town you can’t leave. And a choice you won't forget.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM 11AM, SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER

Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis.

While every effort will be made to accommodate your choice of viewing experience, Warner Bros. Discovery deserves the right to reallocate guests across experiences if necessary.

T&Cs RSVP required for entry. This invitation is non-transferable. Attendees must be 18+. By accepting this invitation, you consent to being filmed, which may be used in promotional and marketing activity on HBO Max and its partners’ channels. This screening will be monitored for unauthorised recording. By attending you agree not to use audio or video recording devices during the screening (audio recording devices for credentialed press exempted) and consent to a physical search of your belongings and person. Any attempted use of recording devices during the screening will result in your immediate removal from the screening room and may result in forfeiture of such device. Camcording can result in a criminal charge. Please allow additional time for security. You can assist us by leaving all large or nonessential bags at home or in your vehicle. Large bags may not be permitted into the screening for the comfort of other attendees. Warner Bros. Discovery thanks you for your cooperation. You acknowledge that no illegal, offensive or unsafe behaviour will be tolerated, including smoking/vaping, [excessive] consumption of alcohol, abusive or anti-social conduct, violence or threats of violence or the display of protest materials or cosplay elements in a manner that impacts other attendees. You further acknowledge that there may be interactive elements in the presentation of this event, appropriate to its genre, including jump scares and other surprise elements, and consent (at your own risk) to participation in any such elements. There may also be sequences of strobe or flashing lighting which may affect photosensitive attendees. While every effort will be made to accommodate your choice of viewing experience, Warner Bros. Discovery deserves the right to reallocate guests across experiences if necessary.