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It's Alive!

The Birth of Universal Monsters
2025-10-28 19:00:00 2025-10-28 20:00:00 America/Chicago It's Alive! Universal Pictures wasn't a big player during the early years of Hollywood. But when studio executives discovered audiences wanted thrills, they turned their energies towards the horror genre. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Tuesday, October 28
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-28 19:00:00 2025-10-28 20:00:00 America/Chicago It's Alive! Universal Pictures wasn't a big player during the early years of Hollywood. But when studio executives discovered audiences wanted thrills, they turned their energies towards the horror genre. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

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Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Universal Pictures wasn't a big player during the early years of Hollywood. But when studio executives discovered audiences wanted thrills, they turned their energies towards the horror genre.

Just in time for Halloween, seasoned presenter William Pack brings us "It's Alive: The Birth of The Universal Monsters." Anchored by Lon Chaney and other 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. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Films | Adult Programs |

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