Films showing at Scarborough's Hollywood Plaza and Stephen Joseph Theatre from Thursday December 15 to Friday December 23

Hollywood Plaza

Violent Night (15): When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas).

Thursday December 15 at 7.30pm.

Matilda The Musical (PG): An adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.

Thursday December 15 at 4.30pm and Saturday December 17 to Thursday December 22 at 11am.

Avatar 2: The Way Of Water (12A): Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.

Friday December 16 to Thursday December 22, daily at 2pm and 7pm.

Stephen Joseph Theatre

Moonage Daydream: A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey from visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.

Thursday December 15 at 1pm and 7.30pm

Batman Returns: Michael Keaton dons the bat cape in the second of Tim Burton’s Batman movies, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer and Christopher Walken also star.

Friday December 16 at 2pm, Saturday December 17 at 7.30pm

A Bunch of Amateurs: Bradford Movie Makers is one of the oldest amateur filmmaking clubs in the world.

Once a thriving community, these days the membership is dwindling and the group struggle to keep the wolf from the door. This screening will be followed by a live question and answer session with director Kim Hopkins and producer Margareta Szabo.

Friday December 16 at 7.30pm

Krampus: Toni Collette and Adam Scott star in this festive horror in which a squabbling family suffer the wrath of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes the bad at Christmas.

Monday December 19, Tuesday December 20 and Wednesday December 21 at 7.30pm

How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Every Who down in Whoville loves Christmas.

Narrated by Anthony Hopkins and starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch, this classic festive film from 2000 is based on Dr Seuss’s 1957 book of the same name. We’re all toasty inside… while the grinch plots to spoil the festive feeling.

Thursday December 22 at 7.30pm, Saturday December 24 at 2pm.

Moviedrome: The Bishop’s Wife: A classic romantic comedy with a festive feel starring David Niven, Cary Grant and Loretta Young – and it’s 80 years old this year.

Bishop Brogham prays for divine guidance. Enter Dudley a suave angel who helps all around him only to then fall for Henry’s wife, Julia.