Frankenstein Double Feature
Often listed among the greatest movies of all time, James Whale’s Frankenstein and its celebrated sequel, Bride of Frankenstein, deliver a chilling and psychologically gripping horror that still moves audiences almost a century on from their release.
Credited with popularising the horror genre, the enduring impact of these films is attributed to their masterful balance of fear and pathos, and their exploration of the hubris of science and technology.
Boris Karloff stars as Frankenstein’s misunderstood monster – one of cinema’s most recognisable characters – in this double feature screening of James Whale’s influential films.
1931 | M | 71 mins | DCP | USA | D: James Whale
An obsessed scientist (Colin Clive) builds a monster (Boris Karloff) from dismembered corpses and brings it to life in this genre-defining adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 science fiction novel.
James Whale’s 1931 film introduced many recognisable tropes, including the ‘mad’ scientist and the lumbering monster with his iconic neck bolts.
1935 | PG | 72 mins | DCP | USA | D: James Whale
Often considered a superior film to its predecessor, Bride takes up the story where Frankenstein left off, with a conceit involving Mary Shelley herself.
With dark humour and moments of genuine tragedy, the story of the Gothic Bride – with her big, lightning-bolt hair – explores even bigger themes: identity, social isolation and human hubris.
Credited with popularising the horror genre, the enduring impact of these films is attributed to their masterful balance of fear and pathos, and their exploration of the hubris of science and technology.
Boris Karloff stars as Frankenstein’s misunderstood monster – one of cinema’s most recognisable characters – in this double feature screening of James Whale’s influential films.
Frankenstein
6.30PM | Arc Cinema1931 | M | 71 mins | DCP | USA | D: James Whale
An obsessed scientist (Colin Clive) builds a monster (Boris Karloff) from dismembered corpses and brings it to life in this genre-defining adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 science fiction novel.
James Whale’s 1931 film introduced many recognisable tropes, including the ‘mad’ scientist and the lumbering monster with his iconic neck bolts.
Bride of Frankenstein
8.15PM | Arc Cinema1935 | PG | 72 mins | DCP | USA | D: James Whale
Often considered a superior film to its predecessor, Bride takes up the story where Frankenstein left off, with a conceit involving Mary Shelley herself.
With dark humour and moments of genuine tragedy, the story of the Gothic Bride – with her big, lightning-bolt hair – explores even bigger themes: identity, social isolation and human hubris.
Terms and Conditions
Pass is not transferable and is valid for one entry per session. All sessions must be pre-booked. Passes are not valid for special events. Passes can be scanned at the door for entry.