CINEMAGOERS are promised an unforgettable emotional powerhouse as Keighley Film Club screens its latest movie.

Journey's End is the latest screen adaptation of RC Sherriff's 1928 novel and play about the horror story of trench life in the First World War.

Director Saul Dibbs has received critical acclaim and positive reviews for drawing on Sherriff's personal experience of the trenches to enhance the portrayal of authenticity.

The story focusses on the short lives of a group of officers led by Captain Stanhope, awaiting their fate on the frontline of the eve of the German offensive.

The officers try to distract themselves from the forthcoming horror by focussing on food and drink with its memories of life before the war.

Stanhope provides a contrast of soaking up his fear of the inevitable with whiskey compared with Rayleigh, who is fresh from training and abuzz with excitement at his first real posting.

Keighley Film Club spokesman Alan Watkinson said: "Adding to the atmosphere is the haunting music of the Icelandic celloist Natalie Holt. Reviewers have given positive feedback making this the strongest version yet of Journey's End.

"Comments have included: 'beautiful cinematography, powerful script, a film that hits you hard, magnificent adaptation of a powerful play'."

Journey's End can be seen at the Picture House on North Street, Keighley, on Sunday, June 17 at 6pm. Doors open at 5.35pm.