The Clifton Cinema in Dudley opened its doors in 1937, serving as a popular entertainment venue for decades. Located on Castle Hill, the art deco building featured a distinctive curved facade and could seat over 1,500 patrons. It operated as a cinema until 1978 before being converted into a bingo hall.

Throughout its history, the Clifton Cinema has been the subject of numerous ghostly encounters and paranormal reports. Staff and visitors have described unexplained phenomena, including the sound of phantom footsteps echoing through empty corridors and the sensation of being watched when alone in certain areas.

One of the most frequently reported apparitions is that of a man in old-fashioned usher’s attire, seen patrolling the aisles or standing at the back of the auditorium. Witnesses have described him as tall and thin, wearing a dark uniform with brass buttons. He is said to vanish when approached.

Another recurring phenomenon involves the ghostly laughter of children, heard emanating from vacant rooms and hallways. Some have speculated this could be linked to the cinema’s past as a popular venue for children’s matinees.

In the projection room, equipment has reportedly turned on and off by itself, and figures have been glimpsed moving among the machinery. Former employees have shared accounts of objects inexplicably changing position overnight when the building was securely locked.

The ladies’ restroom has been a hotspot for paranormal activity, with reports of taps turning on independently and the overwhelming feeling of a presence in the room. Some visitors have described seeing a misty figure reflected in the mirrors.