Outdoor backlot screening of the 1931 horror film 'Frankenstein' with pumpkin carving, doors at 18:00 and the film at 19:00.
Arkadin Cinema & Bar is bringing Frankenstein to the backlot on Thursday, October 29, for an outdoor screening that pairs the movie with pumpkin carving. It's a double feature of sorts: you get to carve your own pumpkin before the film starts, and then you get to watch the 1931 classic under the stars.
Frankenstein is the one most people know by heart—the monster, the lightning, the lab, and Boris Karloff in the makeup that defined the character for nearly a century. It's a black-and-white horror movie from the early sound era, and seeing it outdoors in the backlot puts it in a different light than a living room screen. The pumpkin carving happens before the movie, so you'll have your own creation ready by the time the film rolls.
Since it's an outdoor screening, you'll want to keep the weather in mind. Late October in St. Louis can swing anywhere from mild to cold, so bring a jacket or a blanket to stay warm while you're sitting outside. If you're planning to carve, you might want to dress for that too—it's a bit of a messy process, and you'll be doing it before the movie starts.
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Doors open at 6 PM, and the movie starts at 7 PM, which gives you a good window to get settled and get your carving done before the first frame. If you're coming with a group, arriving closer to 6 PM is your best bet so you're not rushing through the pumpkin part. The screening is at Arkadin Cinema & Bar in St. Louis on Thursday, October 29, with the movie starting at 7 PM.
