
IT’S ALIVE! is a new series that fixes its eerie eye on the classics of horror cinema: Universal Picture’s epic run of murderous and macabre movies. These films became international hits that brought into the collective consciousness a love of all things goth and grotesque.
In 1957, Screen Gems re-released these films to syndicated television, naming the collection Shock! and encouraging the use of local hosts for the broadcasts that, for over twenty years, became staples of late night and Saturday afternoon TV on local stations across North America. Sir Graves Ghastly, Elvira, Morgus, and scores of other ghoulish presenters introduced new generations to these old gems. Join us and Bellingham’s own host, Uncle Bloody Joe… if you dare.

FRANKENSTEIN
Dir. James Whale
This iconic horror film follows the obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) as he attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz (Dwight Frye), Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster (Boris Karloff), but, confused and traumatized, it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being, and eventually must confront his tormented creation.
Introduction by Uncle Bloody Joe.
January 29th, 2022

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
Dir. James Whale
After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) falls under the control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger), who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster (Boris Karloff) remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him without understanding that his intentions are generally good despite his lack of socialization and self-control.
Introduction by Uncle Bloody Joe.
February 26th, 2022

THE OLD DARK HOUSE
Dir. James Whale
Introduction by Uncle Bloody Joe.
March 26th , 2022

THE MUMMY
Dir. Karl Freund
Introduction by Uncle bloody Joe.
April 30th , 2022

THE INVISIBLE MAN
Dir. James Whale
May 28th , 2022

THE BLACK CAT
Dir. Edgar G. Ulmer
June 25th , 2022

DRACULA (SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION)
Dir. George. Melford
July 30th , 2022