DOUBLE FEATURE Frankenstein 1931 / USA / 70' / Black & White / In English with Turkish Subtitles Director: James Whale | Screenplay: Garrett Fort, Francis Edward Faragoh (based on the novel by Mary Shelley) | Cast: Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Mae Clarke | Cinematographer: Arthur Edeson | Editing: Clarence Kolster | Music: David Broekman | Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr. Directed by James Whale, Frankenstein (1931) is adapted from Mary Shelley’s literary classic and is widely recognized as a major masterpiece of cinema history. Questioning the limits of science, ethics and human nature, the film masterfully explores the fine line between creativity and responsibility. The film follows the experiments of the obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein with a corpse stitched together and brought back from death. In his quest to unlock the secret of life, Dr. Frankenstein gives life to this being he has created, but his “monster” spins out of control and sets off a tragic chain of events. Boris Karloff’s magnificent performance and James Whale’s mastery of creating a gothic atmosphere lift Frankenstein beyond a mere horror film, turning it into a timeless work that asks deep philosophical questions. One of the most recognizable characters in film history, Frankenstein’s monster represents humanity’s eternal fears and moral dilemmas. Frankenstein left its mark on the golden age of Universal Horror and has taken its place as a cultural phenomenon. Bride of Frankenstein 1935 / USA / 75' / Black & White / In English with Turkish Subtitles Director: James Whale | Screenplay: William Hurlbut, John L. Balderston (inspired by the novel by Mary Shelley) | Cast: Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester, Colin Clive | Cinematographer: John J. Mescall | Editing: Ted J. Kent | Music: Franz Waxman | Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr. Directed by James Whale, Bride of Frankenstein (1935) is regarded as one of the most impressive sequels in horror cinema. Picking up where the first film left off, it continues to explore the dark sides of human nature and to address moral questions in greater depth. The film begins with Dr. Henry Frankenstein learning that the monster he created is still alive. This time, however, Dr. Frankenstein is pushed to go even further and is persuaded to create a mate for the monster. Elsa Lanchester’s performance as the bride delivers one of the most unforgettable images in cinema history. While Boris Karloff gives the monster a deeper human dimension, the “bride” played by Elsa Lanchester brings tragedy and gothic romanticism together in the film. Franz Waxman’s striking score and James Whale’s stunning visual storytelling make the film not only a horror classic but also a work of art. While expanding on the themes of the first film, Bride of Frankenstein powerfully explores questions about science, creativity and what it means to be human. Regarded as one of the high points of Universal’s classic monster series, the film is a masterpiece that still shines from the golden age of horror cinema.

The Shape of Water 2017 / USA / 123' / Color / In English with Turkish Subtitles Director: Guillermo del Toro | Screenplay: Guillermo del Toro, Vanessa Taylor | Cast: Sally Hawkins, Doug Jones, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer | Cinematographer: Dan Laustsen | Editing: Sidney Wolinsky | Music: Alexandre Desplat | Producer: Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale Directed by Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water (2017) is a masterpiece that blends themes of love, otherness and humanity with an enchanting fairy-tale aesthetic. Set against the Cold War atmosphere of the 1960s, the film focuses on the search for love and belonging of individuals marginalized by society. The film tells of the deep and moving bond that Elisa, a mute cleaning woman, forms with a mysterious aquatic creature held in a secret government laboratory. This forbidden love, blossoming in the shadow of scientific experiments, turns into a striking confrontation with humanity’s fears and prejudices. With Sally Hawkins’s heartfelt and powerful performance, Alexandre Desplat’s Oscar-winning score and Dan Laustsen’s enchanting visual language, The Shape of Water is not just a love story but also an allegory of the purest and darkest sides of human nature. With Guillermo del Toro’s masterful storytelling and rich cinematography, The Shape of Water has gone down in history as one of the most striking fairy tales of modern cinema. The film received the recognition it deserved, winning four Oscars at the 2018 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

DOUBLE FEATURE Dracula 1931 / USA / 75' / Black & White / In English with Turkish Subtitles Director: Tod Browning | Screenplay: Garrett Fort (based on the novel by Bram Stoker) | Cast: Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners, Dwight Frye | Cinematographer: Karl Freund | Editing: Milton Carruth | Music: Philip Glass (1998 rescoring) | Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr. Directed by Tod Browning, Dracula (1931) is a classic adapted from Bram Stoker’s literary masterpiece and regarded as one of the cornerstones of horror cinema. Count Dracula, one of the most iconic characters in film history, was immortalized by Bela Lugosi’s unforgettable performance in the film. The film begins with the young lawyer Renfield’s journey to Castle Dracula in Transylvania. Count Dracula, who wishes to move to London, brings Renfield under his control and then travels to London, where he begins to spread terror. Dracula’s hypnotic gaze and dark allure hold everyone around him in his power. Bela Lugosi’s theatrical and mesmerizing performance, combined with the gothic atmosphere Karl Freund creates through the play of light and shadow, transforms Dracula into more than just a horror film: a work of art etched into film history. Directed by Tod Browning, Dracula is not only the film that brought the vampire myth to the screen but also a masterpiece that defined the aesthetic and narrative codes of the genre. Leaving its mark on the golden age of Universal Horror, this film continues to captivate film lovers even after all these years. Dracula’s Daughter 1936 / USA / 71' / Black & White / In English with Turkish Subtitles Director: Lambert Hillyer | Screenplay: Garrett Fort (inspired by Bram Stoker’s short story Dracula’s Guest) | Cast: Gloria Holden, Otto Kruger, Marguerite Churchill, Edward Van Sloan | Cinematographer: George Robinson | Editing: Milton Carruth | Music: Heinz Roemheld | Producer: E.M. Asher Directed by Lambert Hillyer, Dracula’s Daughter (1936) is the direct sequel to Dracula, one of the pioneering classics of horror cinema. Notable for its gothic atmosphere and deep psychological themes, the film brings a new and melancholic dimension to the vampire myth. The film begins immediately after the death of Count Dracula. Dracula’s daughter, Countess Marya Zaleska, believes that her father’s death will free her from the curse. But the inner conflict created by her vampire nature and her hunger for blood draw her into a dark journey. Gloria Holden’s elegant and tragic performance conveys with deep emotion the curse of vampirism and the longing to be human. Visually rich and adorned with gothic elements, the film stands out for its bold subtext and psychoanalytic touches, well ahead of its time. Beyond being a horror film, Dracula’s Daughter is a powerful narrative about identity, freedom and inner conflict. This important link in Universal’s classic horror series has secured its place in the history of the genre by making a unique contribution to vampire literature and cinema

The Wolf Man 1941 / USA / 70' / Black & White / In English with Turkish Subtitles Director: George Waggner | Screenplay: Curt Siodmak | Cast: Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, Evelyn Ankers, Bela Lugosi | Cinematographer: Joseph A. Valentine | Editing: Ted J. Kent | Music: Hans J. Salter | Producer: George Waggner Directed by George Waggner, The Wolf Man (1941) brought one of the most compelling and enduring myths of horror cinema to the big screen, becoming one of the unforgettable installments of the Universal Monsters series. The film tells the story of Larry Talbot, who returns to his father’s estate. After being bitten by a mysterious werewolf in the forest, Talbot finds himself transformed into a cursed creature. Losing control under the moonlight and turning into a monster, he desperately searches for a way to avoid harming both himself and his loved ones. Lon Chaney Jr.’s deep and moving performance powerfully conveys the character’s inner conflict and his fear of losing his humanity. Curt Siodmak’s screenplay successfully adapts the werewolf legend to the language of cinema, creating one of the best-known myths of the genre. The Wolf Man is not just a monster story but also a work that explores the inner conflicts of human nature, the weight of fate and the tragedy of uncontrollable impulses. With George Waggner’s skillful direction and unforgettable makeup effects, the film has taken its place as a timeless classic from the golden age of horror cinema. Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man 1943 / USA / 74' / Black & White / In English with Turkish Subtitles Director: Roy William Neill | Screenplay: Curt Siodmak | Cast: Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi, Ilona Massey, Patric Knowles, Lionel Atwill | Cinematographer: George Robinson | Editing: Edward Curtiss | Music: Hans J. Salter | Producer: George Waggner Directed by Roy William Neill, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943) is a groundbreaking film that brings together two iconic monsters of Universal’s classic horror series in the same story. With its gothic atmosphere and thrilling confrontation scenes, it became one of the forerunners of the “monster universe” concept in film history. The film begins with Larry Talbot, the hero of The Wolf Man, searching for a solution related to Frankenstein’s creation in order to free himself from his own curse. But this search leads him to Frankenstein’s remains and to the monster, who is still alive. With their opposing natures and tragic stories, the confrontation between these two monsters ultimately turns into a great showdown. While Lon Chaney Jr., once again playing Larry Talbot as the cursed hero, delivers a profound human tragedy, Bela Lugosi brings Frankenstein’s monster to life, giving the character his own distinctive touch. Hans J. Salter’s striking score and George Robinson’s shadow-laden cinematography heighten the film’s gothic atmosphere. More than a battle of monsters, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man tells a powerful story about the curses of human nature and the search for redemption. One of the cornerstones of Universal’s “monster universe” tradition, this film continues to be an unforgettable classic for fans of the genre.