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Guillermo Del Toro To Host “Universal’s Legacy of Horror” Series Opening At The Academy – Oct. 2


Pictured: Bela Lugosi, DRACULA, 1931. Courtesy of AMPAS

Looking for a good scare next month? Before you head out trick-or-treating on the 31st, and you’re in the Southern California area, you need to head over to the Academy in Beverly Hills. Our friends at AMPAS are hosting an October-long celebration of classic horror films in honor of “Universal’s Legacy of Horror”– part of the studio’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration. Writer & director Guillermo 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.

For those not wanting bad dreams the Academy will also present “Universal’s Legacy of Horror: A Centennial Exhibition,” which includes rare posters, stills and other artifacts celebrating Universal’s distinctive contributions to the classic horror genre and the studio’s founding 100 years ago.  The exhibition will run in the Academy Grand Lobby throughout October. Admission to see the exhibit is free.

Series passes for “Universal’s Legacy of Horror” (excluding the Saturday double features) are $20 for the general public and $15 for Academy members and students with valid ID.  Tickets for individual screenings are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID, and may be purchased online at www.oscars.org, in person at the Academy box office, or by mail.  Ticketed seating is unreserved.  For more information call (310) 247-3600 or visit www.oscars.org.

“The Bride of Frankenstein ” (1935) and “Dracula ” (1931)
Tuesday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills

“The Man Who Laughs ” (1928)
Monday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m.
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills

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
8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills

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
8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills

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
8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills

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
8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills

The Academy Celebrates “Universal’s Legacy of Horror”


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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will host a month-long series of screenings of classic horror films with “Universal’s Legacy of Horror” in October. The series is part of the studio’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration engaging Universal’s fans and all movie lovers in the art of moviemaking. Through its cinematic introduction of iconic characters such as Dracula and Frankenstein, Universal Pictures was instrumental in establishing and fostering the horror genre. The frightening festivities will kick off with the first of five “Terrifying Tuesdays” on October 2, with “The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935) and “Dracula” (1931), to be complemented by other scream-worthy screenings throughout the month.

The Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills will host “Terrifying Tuesdays” at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:

October 2 “The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935, newly restored by Universal)
“Dracula” (1931, newly restored by Universal)
October 9 “The Wolf Man” (1941)
“An American Werewolf in London” (1981)
October 16 “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954, in 3D)
“The Invisible Man” (1933)
October 23 “The Birds” (1963)
October 30 “The Phantom of the Opera” (1925)

On Monday, October 8, also at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater, the rarely screened silent horror feature “The Man Who Laughs” (1928), starring Conrad Veidt and Mary Philbin, will be shown at 7:30 p.m.

The terror continues on Saturday, October 27, with a “horror double double feature.” The Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood will host “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” (1948) and “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) at 2 p.m. Oscars® Outdoors, the Academy’s open-air theater across the street from the Dunn, will screen “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957) and “Tarantula” (1955) at 6:30 p.m.


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In conjunction with the screening series, the Academy will present “Universal’s Legacy of Horror: A Centennial Exhibition,” which includes rare posters, stills and other artifacts celebrating Universal’s distinctive contributions to the classic horror genre and the studio’s founding 100 years ago. The exhibition will run in the Academy Grand Lobby throughout October. Admission is free.

Series passes for “Terrifying Tuesdays” are now on sale. Passes are $20 for the general public and $15 for Academy members and students with valid ID, and include access to “The Man Who Laughs” on October 8. Individual tickets to all screening events (including double features) in the “Universal’s Legacy of Horror” celebration are also on sale. Tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with valid ID. Passes and tickets may be purchased online at www.oscars.org, by mail, in person at the Academy box office (8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills) during regular business hours or, depending on availability, on the night of each screening. Doors open one hour prior to the event. Ticketed seating is unreserved.


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The Samuel Goldwyn Theater and the Academy Grand Lobby are located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. The Linwood Dunn Theater is located at 1313 Vine Street in Hollywood. Oscars Outdoors is located at 1341 Vine Street in Hollywood.

For the latest details, call (310) 247-3600 or visit www.oscars.org.

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