Review: Become Immersed in the “Blade Runner” Secret Cinema Experience

Harrison Ford in "Blade Runner"

For those of you haven’t heard about it, Secret Cinema is one of the biggest and best immersive cinema events to date and takes place annually in London. This year, Secret Cinema presented Blade Runner – The Final Cut: A Secret Live Experience.

In the run up to the big day, ticket holders were assigned characters and were told to bring specific items, such as old family photos or a love letter from an old friend. These aren’t essential but can be used to get into places and get cool stuff once you are inside. Guests were also told to bring a clear umbrella, which we definitely recommend because you will get wet!

We don’t want to give anything away as it’s meant to be a secret, but the Secret Cinema team did an astounding job transforming the venue into the futuristic LA seen in the original Blade Runner movie. There are plenty of different rooms to visit featuring different characters from the film, so we recommend getting there early so that you have time to visit all the different rooms before sitting down for the screening.

If you want to make the most out of the immersive experience, don’t be afraid to really dress up, because trust us, you won’t be the only one. When you get there (early), look out for members of the crew and interact with them as much as you can. Even the bar staff will give you ‘clues’ if you ask.

All in all, the experience is unlike anything else we have experienced, and if you are a Blade Runner or sci-fi fan, it’s an absolute must do this summer.