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Dracula Prisoner of Frankenstein with intro
(Jess Franco, 1972, Spain/France, 85 minutes)
Inspired by Universal’s 1940s monster mashups, writer/director Jess Franco instead delivers one of the most surreal but captivating films of his entire career: using minimal dialogue and maximum gothic atmosphere, Franco crafts a fever dream of horror iconography in which Count Dracula, Dr. Frankenstein, his assistant Morpho, and Frankenstein’s monster battle gypsies, showgirls, Dr. Seward, and a werewolf. Like something born from a dream, spiraling into an almost freeform excursion of classic horror iconography, DRACULA PRISONER OF FRANKENSTEIN melds 1970’s exploitation, gothic horror, and 1920’s German expressionism in a way only Jess Franco could. This future cult classic can finally be seen the way it was meant to, now scanned in 4k from Spanish, French and German release prints to create the longest and most comprehensive version known to exist.
With an introduction by Oscarbate’s Will Morris and John Dickson.
The Webster University Film Series, St. Louis' cinematic alternative since 1979, is a nationally known and recognized year-round film exhibition program. The Midwest's premiere hosting venue for American and foreign features, documentaries, classic and experimental cinema, and national and international artists presenting their work, the Series represents a genuine cinematic alternative in the St. Louis community.
Additionally, the Webster University Film Series has become the location for many national tours of international cinema, often acting as the only such venue in Missouri. The Series is host to speakers and visiting artists who address the pertinent issues in films presented. In an effort to further integrate film with education, the Film Series provides workshops with artists and experts.
The Winifred Moore Auditorium is the home of the Webster University Film Series. Originally used as a chapel, it now boasts the most comfortable theatre seats. The auditorium seats 240.
Unless otherwise noted, admission is:
$8 for the general public
$7 for seniors, Webster alumni and students from other schools
$6 for Webster University staff and faculty
Free for Webster students with proper ID.
Webster offers general admission seating with payment of cash, check, or credit.
