The gothic surroundings of Edinburgh’s St. Vincent’s Chapel will once again provide the atmospheric setting for a “Fright Night” candlelit screening of Nosferatu on Saturday 21st October. Accompanied by a live pianist performing the original score by Hans Erdmann, this classic of the horror genre from 1922 will be projected onto a 12 foot screen.
There will be two screenings taking place on Saturday 21st October at 7.00pm and 9.00pm
“Nosferatu” – the infamous 1922 German adaption of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel “Dracula” was an unauthorised and unofficial adaption of Stoker’s vampire classic. It sees various names and other details changed from the novel, including Count Dracula being renamed Count Orlok. It is believed by many that these changes were implemented in an attempt to avoid accusations of copyright infringement. Even with several details altered, Stoker’s heirs sued over the adaption – at one point all copies of the film were ordered to be destroyed! Thankfully a few prints of “Nosferatu” survived and the film came to be regraded as an influential masterpiece of cinema.
Tickets are priced at £10 each and can be purchased through Eventbrite (booking fee applies). Each screening has a running time of c60mins. Tickets are not transferable between screenings. This event is suitable for ages 10+. Children must have their own ticket and be accompanied by a paying adult. Please note that alcohol is not permitted in the venue. Venue staff reserve the right to refuse admission.
“Fright Night – Silent Movie Screening” will be presented in complete compliance with all Scottish Government Covid-19 rules and regulations – providing audience members with peace of mind that they are in a safe environment. Please note that tickets are non-refundable except in the event that the screening is cancelled as a result of newly introduced Covid-19 government restrictions prohibiting cultural events from taking place (booking fees are non-refundable).
Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening
Saturday 21st October 2023
7.00pm and 9.00pm
St. Vincent’s Chapel
St. Vincent Street • EH3 6SW
Tickets: £10.00 (booking fee applies)
This event is suitable for ages 10+
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