Acclaimed horror director-producer-screenwriter Guillermo Del Toro will host a month-long celebration of classic horror films in honor of Universal’s Legacy of Horror. The celebration, which will run the entire month of October, is part of the studio’s year-long 100th anniversary festivity.
Universal’s Legacy of Horror will be held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills. Series passes for the celebration, excluding the Saturday double features, are $20 for the general public and $15 for Academy members and students with valid ID. Individual screenings cost $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students. The tickets may be purchased online at at the Academy’s official website, in person at the Academy box office or by mail. For more information on Universal’s Legacy of Horror, call (310) 247-3600.
To accompany the screening series, the Academy will also present Universal’s Legacy of Horror: A Centennial Exhibition. The exhibit will include rare posters, stills and other artifacts from the studio’s contributions to the horror genre and founding 100 years ago. It will run in the Academy’s Grand Lobby throughout October, and admission is free.
The events del Toro will host during Universal’s Legacy of Horror are listed below.
‘The Bride of Frankenstein’ (1935) and ‘Dracula’ (1931)
Tuesday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills
Del Toro, a true aficionado of the horror-genre, will host the kick-off screening celebrating the studio that defined horror films. The Academy will screen newly restored prints from Universal.
‘The Man Who Laughs’ (1928)
Monday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m.
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Special guests scheduled include producer Chris Weitz, grandson of producer Paul Kohner. This rarely screened silent horror feature stars Conrad Veidt and Mary Philbin.
‘The Wolf Man’ (1941) and ‘An American Werewolf in London’ (1981)
Tuesday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m.
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Special guests scheduled include director John Landis, Oscar-winning makeup artist Rick Baker, producer George Folsey, Jr. and actor David Naughton from ‘An American Werewolf in London.’
‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’ (1954, in 3D) and ‘The Invisible Man’ (1933)
Tuesday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Special guests scheduled include actress Julie Adams, who played Kay Lawrence in ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon.’
‘The Birds’ (1963)
Tuesday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m.
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Special guests scheduled include actresses Tippi Hedren, who played Melanie Daniels, and Veronica Cartwright, who played Cathy Brenner, in the film.
‘Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein’ (1948) and ‘The Ghost and Mr. Chicken’ (1966)
Saturday, October 27, at 2 p.m.
Linwood Dunn Theater
1313 Vine Street, Hollywood
Special guests scheduled include actress Joan Staley, who played Alma Parker, in ‘The Ghost and Mr. Chicken.’
‘The Incredible Shrinking Man’ (1957) and ‘Tarantula’ (1955)
Saturday, October 27, at 2 p.m.
Oscars Outdoors
1341 Vine Street, Hollywood
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ (1925)
Tuesday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Written by: Karen Benardello
