1928 • Directed by Jean Epstein • Accompanied Live by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe, this is one of the most haunting silent films ever made. Roderick Usher is compelled to paint a portrait of his dying wife. However, with each bold brushstroke, the painting is brought to life while his wife rapidly meets her fate. Her death sends him into madness. We follow his cinematic descent through a series of jagged camera angles, inventive close-ups, and endless flickering candles. Will the lovers be reunited, or is this the fall of the house of Usher?

1959 • Vincent Price Vincent Price invites five people to stay in his home overnight. Those who survive will earn the outrageous sum of Ten Thousand Dollars! Human heads without bodies, mysterious pools of blood dripping from the ceiling are some of the terrors that await those who dared to enter. The movie has some great shots of the "House" which is Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House. You'll hear some of the best screams ever in this movie!

1953 Written/Directed by Phil Tucker Introduced by Eric Kurland The preview of this 3-D oddity says it best, "See..Sultry Beauty in the Clutches of a Half-Crazed Monster", "See...The World Battle for Survival!", "Overwhelming!" "Electrifying!" "Baffling!" This film was made in four days for $16,000 and has been called the worst movie ever made. It will be screened in 3-D and introduced by Eric Kurland.

1953 Richard Carlson, Barbara Rush Introduced by Eric Kurland Get ready to put on your 3-D glasses, and whatever you do, don't be afraid! It's yet another spaceship from another world crashing in the Arizona desert. When the townspeople start behaving strangely, we begin to wonder, perhaps they aren't who they pretend to be! Eric Kurland introduces us to this classic sci-fi horror movie.

1948 • Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello • Introduced by Julian David Stone. Lou Costello's Family, and Glenn Strange's niece in attendance for Q&A • This film may be a spoof, but it’s also an homage to the legendary monsters of Universal Studios. The three monsters (Bela Lugosi as Dracula, Lon Chaney as the Wolfman, and Glenn Strange as Frankenstein) play it straight, making the blend of comedy with horror so incredibly entertaining.  A must see for any horror fan - or comedy fan! The movie will be introduced by members of Lou Costello's family, including his daughter, author Chris Costello. We will learn some interesting insights into the movie, as well as recollections of their dad, an amazing comedian. Actor Glenn Strange's niece Julie Ream will also participate in the Q&A! There will also be items for sale at intermission. This should be a fun event!

1935 • Boris Karloff • Introduced by Julian David Stone • Perhaps the greatest example of a sequel surpassing its original, this follow-up to 1931’s Frankenstein is sheer brilliance. It features some of the most memorable scenes in cinema history, notably the monster's encounter with a lonely hermit and the introduction of 'The Bride'. The film is regarded as the high point of the Universal Studios horror films and stands as a testament to the genius of director James Whale.

1942 • Simone Simon • Introduced by Author/Historian Jeremy Arnold • This shadowy and beautifully photographed horror film follows a young bride as she tries to evade her destiny as a cursed woman, who is doomed to transform into a large cat and kill in the heat of passion. Film Historian and Author Jeremy Arnold introduces the film and explains why this unique film has a lasting effect on audiences today.

1931 • Bela Lugosi • Directed by Tod Browning, Introduced by Antonia Carlotta, creator of YouTube Channel Universally Me- Bela Lugosi’s extraordinary performance made Dracula the most terrifying monster in movie history. When first released, the film was known to make patrons faint in the theaters and have nightmares for years. Antonia's great uncle is Universal Pictures Founder Carl Laemmle, and she will introduce the movie.

Join Hollywood Graveyard host Arthur Dark, and composer Giuseppe Vasapolli, for an evening of music, mirth, merriment, and the macabre.  Arthur and Giuseppe will be joined on stage by some of LA's most talented musicians, with the backdrop of the Mighty Wurlitzer, to perform a program of music sure to make you rattle your bones, in the spirit of Old Hollywood and Halloween. You'll also enjoy Edgar Allan Poe poetry readings, and free tarot readings.  Join us, won't you?

1925 - silent • Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • • Introduction by Antonia Carlotta, creator of the YouTube Channel Universally Me • In this original silent version of “Phantom” Lon Chaney embodies the title character, a badly disfigured man in the catacombs of the Paris Opera House. Chaney’s performance evokes both terror and sadness, even in the early scenes when only his shadow is shown. There is nothing like the original! Antonia's great uncle is Universal Pictures Founder Carl Laemmle, and she will introduce the movie.

1924 • Buster Keaton • Accompanied Live by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Keaton and his intended bride-to-be are cast adrift in an abandoned cruise ship; it's a perfect comedy of man vs. machine, and Buster plays each sight gag with spot on comic genius! The film was a huge hit for Keaton, and he often called it his favorite film.

The Maltese Falcon is a classic film noir starring Humphrey Bogart as private investigator Sam Spade, with Mary Astor as his femme fatale. Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet and Gladys George round out the incredible cast. Three of the prop falcon statuettes still exist and are valued at over $1 million each -- far more than the $300k it cost to make the film. Come savor this iconic masterpiece on the big screen.

1936 • Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman • Introduced by Film Archivist Stan Taffel • Modern Times is one of the cleverest, funniest, and most important films ever made. Chaplin’s iconic “Tramp” character struggles to survive in the modern, industrialized world, with the help of a young homeless woman. It’s the film that gave the world Chaplin's song "Smile", one of the most beautiful and most recorded melodies of the twentieth century. For anyone who loves cinema or comedy, it’s one of those films you want to see again and again and again.

1940 • Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Billy Gilbert • Introduced by Film Archivist Stan Taffel • Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actor, this brilliant anti-war satire is anchored by Chaplin’s unforgettable parody of Adolf Hitler. The film was privately screened for Hitler himself (reportedly twice). Immediately after, it was banned in Germany. This is Chaplin's first film with dialogue, and he chooses his words carefully and beautifully during the speech at the conclusion of the film. A rarely screened treat!

1961 • Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer Introduced by TCM Host Dave Karger Winner of ten Academy Awards, this is one of the greatest musicals ever filmed. With Leonard Bernstein's unforgettable score, there are so many moments that are sheer perfection. From the show-stopping numbers like Rita Moreno singing "America", to Natalie Wood's sublime performance as Maria, this is a movie that is meant to be seen and enjoyed on the big screen.

1991 • Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Angela Lansbury Beauty and the Beast was the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture, and ultimately won two Academy Awards for Best Score and Best Song. It ushered in the era of CGI in animation, first seen in the ballroom scene of the film. Come see it for the first time or the hundredth time, "Be Our Guest"!

Presented by Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys- An incredible afternoon featuring Vitaphone Variety Film Shorts of the 1920s followed by live musical whoopee from Janet Klein. Janet’s favorite shorts feature vaudevillians, bands, novelty dancers and comedians. In many cases these rare films give us the only possible glimpse of the world’s most treasured vaudeville acts. We’re thrilled to welcome back our favorite ukulele chanteuse Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys for this lively trip to the past.

1987 Steve Martin, John Candy- Get ready for the ultimate holiday travel movie, as Steve Martin is derailed at every turn as he tries to get home for Thanksgiving. John Candy overwhelms him with helpfulness, and if something can go wrong it will! Enjoy this holiday favorite before you get on the road!

1945 • Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet Barbara Stanwyck really shines in this film. She stars as a famous expert on marriage, cooking and homemaking who is asked to host a national hero for Christmas dinner. It should be simple, but she must scramble to keep the secret that she's single, can't cook and doesn't own a home! This film is a warm & fuzzy holiday favorite. Order a hot apple cider at the snack bar and enjoy!

1940 • James Stewart, Margaret Sullavan Directed by the great Ernst Lubitsch, this thoroughly delightful film tells the story of two gift shop workers who can barely stand one another, without realizing that they're falling in love through the mail, as each other's anonymous pen pal. Jimmy Stewart is at his best in what just may be one of the most charming and perfect films ever made.