Frankenstein
Old Operating Theatre Museum, St. Thomas Street 9a, SE1 9RY London, The Borough
About
An after-hours Halloween screening of the 1931 horror classic Frankenstein inside the Old Operating Theatre Museum, home to one of the oldest surviving operating theatres in Europe. Directed by James Whale and starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke and Boris Karloff, the film is based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel and follows the ambitious scientist Henry Frankenstein as he attempts to create life, with terrifying consequences. Its themes of scientific experimentation, anatomy and the boundaries of medical knowledge make it a fitting choice for the historic setting. Visitors can arrive early to take in the museum's atmosphere and explore its collections before the film.
Written by a model, sources: oldoperatingtheatre.com
Critics
8.4Very good
The film is hailed as a horror landmark with a legendary monster performance, striking photography and ingenious lighting. Only its fantasy is faulted as lacking the vitality of the original novel.
Reviews: TMDb
Trailer
Showtimes
Tue 27 Oct
Old Operating Theatre MuseumSt. Thomas Street 9a, SE1 9RY London
Venue
Old Operating Theatre Museum is in London’s The Borough.
St. Thomas Street 9a, SE1 9RY London
Old Operating Theatre Museum 4 more events- Director
- James Whale
- Year
- 1931
- Runtime
- 71 min
- Tickets
- Sold out
