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An image from the movie "Frankenstein"

Film Series

"Frankenstein"
2025-11-26 14:00:00 2025-11-26 16:30:00 America/New_York Film Series Read the book, then join us to watch this 2025 film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic tale. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 26
2:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-26 14:00:00 2025-11-26 16:30:00 America/New_York Film Series Read the book, then join us to watch this 2025 film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic tale. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Read the book, then join us to watch this 2025 film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic tale.

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Rated R. 2025

This film is rated R for graphic violence and grisly images and not suitable for people under 17 without a parent or a guardian.

This program is supported by the Burke Branch Friends. To join the Friends and help support the Library, visit burke-branch-friends.mailchimpsites.com or speak with a Library staff member.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film |

TAGS: | sci-fi | movie | horror | halloween | film | fantasy | drama |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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Film Series - "Frankenstein"
Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Read the book, then join us to watch this 2025 film adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic tale.
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