Monster Matinees
The classic creatures of the silver screen are crawling back to the Michigan Theater for three monstrous Saturday double feature matinees. See Dracula, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolf Man, and more. Between films on the 24th and 31st, Jon Hammonds’ Spooktacular band brings the frightful fun to life with terrifying tunes and Halloween favorites.
Frankenstein
October 31 | 1:30 pm
This iconic horror film follows the obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein as he attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz, Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster, but it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being and eventually must confront his tormented creation. Presented in a Double Feature with The Bride of Frankenstein and with Live Musical Intermission by Jon Hammonds' Spooktacular.
Bride of Frankenstein
October 31 | 3:30 PM
After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) falls under the control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger), who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster (Boris Karloff) remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him without understanding that his intentions are generally good despite his lack of socialization and self-control. Presented in a Double Feature with Frankenstein and with Live Musical Intermission by Jon Hammonds' Spooktacular.