FILM: JACK PIERCE, MAKER OF MONSTERS
Legendary makeup man of Universal Studios, Jack Pierce had an amazing ability to create make-ups that have stood the test of time with the now-canon Frankenstein's Monster, Wolfman, The Mummy, Bride of Frankenstein, and countless other monsters. This visually stunning documentary draws from historical footage, recorded interviews and photos including some from Pierce's personal scrapbook and news clippings.
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PRESENTATION: SHE’S ALIVE – THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN AT 90
2025 marks the 90th anniversary of the release of one of the greatest of the Universal Monster films, The Bride of Frankenstein. Author Julian David Stone returns to Niles with an all-new presentation on the history and making of this masterpiece, assembled from his research as he writes the sequel to his bestselling novel about the making of the original 1931 Frankenstein, It’s Alive! The presentation will delve into all the fascinating details of how this amazing film came together, resulting in the addition of the first, and greatest, female monster to the Universal horror cycle, as well as a deep dive into what makes this film so unique and so wonderful.
FILM: THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
(1935, Universal) Mary Shelley reveals the main characters of her novel survived: Baron Henry Frankenstein, goaded by an even madder scientist, builds his monster a mate.
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