History of Entertainment: It's Alive! The Birth of the Universal Monsters
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM CDT · Northside Public Library - KPL Southwest Neighborhood Library · Kenosha, WI
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Room B. Author and storyteller William Pack presents: Its Alive! The Birth of the Universal Monsters Universal Pictures released a series of horror films between 1925–1936. Founded by Carl Laemmle, Universal was not a big player during Hollywood’s early years. But when Universal discovered audiences wanted thrills, the studio turned its energies into the horror genre. What connected most of Universal’s classic monsters was their roles as outsiders, earning sympathy and terrors. Universal’s first step in defining horror was collaborating with Lon Chaney, “The Man of a Thousand Faces.” Anchored by some of the most iconic movie monsters, the classic Universal Monster films have continued to resonate with horror fans for nearly a hundred years. This is the story of their creation and legacy. Suitable for adults 18+, registration is required. *Doors open at 5:45pm, presentation will begin promptly at 6:05pm. It's Alive Booklist Universal Studios Monsters The Monster Movies of Universal Studios Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff American Gothic Hollywood Gothic A Pictorial History of Horror Movies
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