This Halloween week, there is a very special screening of Hammer’s The Curse of Frankenstein – starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing – at The Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury. It is also ‘Frankenstein Friday’ on the same day as Halloween so the perfect cinema trip for any horror fan!
The eagerly awaited theatrical release of the genre-defining masterpiece is a fitting finale to Hammer Films’ 90th anniversary year and reaffirms John Gore Studios’ and Hammer Films’ commitment to restoring cinematic treasures for today’s classic horror enthusiasts and dedicated collectors worldwide. The Curse of Frankenstein will be showcased with unprecedented clarity and detail thanks to a cutting-edge 4K restoration by Silver Salt Restoration.
Released in 1957, The Curse of Frankenstein was Hammer’s first colour horror, a bold, brutal reinvention of the Frankenstein story. This landmark film, directed by Terence Fisher, was the first time Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee had performed together on screen, forming a legendary acting partnership. Cushing’s chilling Baron and Lee’s tragic Creature redefined the genre, launching a franchise and establishing Hammer’s signature gothic style that would change the face of horror filmmaking forever.
Full list of screenings can be found on Hammerfilms.com
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