SILENT SCREAMS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT HORROR at St Mary Redcliffe

Name: SILENT SCREAMS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT HORROR at St Mary Redcliffe
Start: 2024-10-23T18:45:00+01:00
Location: St Mary Redcliffe

Schedule

Wed Oct 23 2024 at 06:45 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

St Mary Redcliffe | Bristol, EN

We’re returning to St Mary Redcliffe this October for a very special anthology screening of some of the earliest horror films ever made. From George Méliès’ groundbreaking trick cinema shorts in the 1890s - arguably the first horror films ever made - to the original Frankenstein adaptation, from 1920s Expressionism to Buster Keaton’s affectionate haunted house send-up - this will be an evening celebrating some of the pioneers of the genre, presenting seldom-screened gems from cinematic history.
These remarkable films will be accompanied by a live, entirely improvised organ recital by the award-winning composer Dr. David Bednall, blending silent cinema with live music to create a unique performance that promises to add another dimension to the experience.
It promises to be a highlight of our Autumn programming - whether you’re a horror fan or not, it’s a fascinating insight into the origins of the genre, as well as an eye-opening example of the ingenuity of some of the pioneers of cinema.