“It’s Alive! It’s Alive!!” -Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive, after bringing his experimental creature to life).
A “last hurrah” to Halloween, as another iconic horror classic will be shown on TV.
This Saturday evening, legendary Chicago-based horror host “Svengoolie” (portrayed by Rich Koz) will showcase one of the other definitive films in the “Universal monsters” franchise on Me-TV.
Frankenstein (1931)
Svengoolie will showcase James Whale’s landmark 1931 film adaptation of Mary Shelley’s story, featuring Boris Karloff in the title role of the man-made monster.
“Frankenstein” would make Karloff an international personality, and would play the role of Frankenstein’s monster several more times on screen, including “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935, opposite Elsa Lanchester), and “Son of Frankenstein” (1939). Yet Karloff would be relegated to horror-based roles for the rest of his film career.
Why you should see “Frankenstein” (1931):
Shelley’s “Frankenstein” has been adapted for the screen in numerous incarnations over the years (including Mel Brooks’ 1974 farce, “Young Frankenstein“*). Whale’s film still holds up as one of the definitive horror film classics. 84 years after its general release, it still gives audiences chills to this day.
But wait… there’s more “Sven!”
Besides his popular Saturday night horror movie showcase, Svengoolie will be hosting select Halloween-themed episodes of classic superhero and sci-fi shows on Me-TV, during the network’s “Super Sci-Fi Saturday Night” lineup!
Sven will kick-off the festivities, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central. And if you just want to watch “Frankenstein,” tune in at 10:00 p.m. Eastern/9:00 p.m. Central.
To everyone out there (from Walkersville to Berwyn), have a safe (and happy) Halloween!
*In addition to “Frankenstein” (1931), “Young Frankenstein” (1974) is another “Silver Screen Reflections” top pick! Highly recommended!
Svengoolie Presents: “Frankenstein” (1931)
Halloween Night, Oct. 31 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern/9:00 p.m. Central
In the Washington, D.C./Frederick area: WJLA-TV 7.2/Comcast 204
In the Baltimore, Maryland area: WBAL-TV 11.2 (over-the-air)/Comcast 208 (“Svengoolie” may be tape-delayed due to TV-11’s 10:00 p.m. newscast on their Me-TV sub-channel)
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