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L.A. horror fans, mark your calendars: Guillermo del Toro, the master of gothic monsters behind Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water, is treating the city’s audiences to a week of his favorite horror films. Starting October 26 and running through November 8, American Cinematheque is screening a selection of monster movies curated by Del Toro that you won’t want to miss.
From King Kong to Bride of Frankenstein, the Oscar-winning director has compiled an eerie list that will delight viewers at the Los Feliz 3 Theatre and the Aero Theatre in Los Angeles. The series culminates with an exclusive, free 35mm screening of the director’s highly anticipated Frankenstein followed by a Q&A with Del Toro himself. Prepare for a week where monsters rule the screen.
What to Watch: Classic Monster Films and More 
By Universal Pictures / Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
The series is a true homage to the classics. Del Toro’s monster movie selection takes audiences through a cinematic exploration of what hides behind the inhumane. His lineup of horror tales is as exhilarating as it is terrifying. Tickets start at $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Fans can catch the following titles in the week prior to Halloween:
King Kong (1933) The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) The Uninvited (1944) Bride of Frankenstein (1935) See No Evil (1971) Pontypool (2008)
📍Where? Los Feliz 3 Theatre, 1822 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
📅 When? Sunday, October 26 – Friday October 31.
Exclusive 35mm Frankenstein Screening + Q&A 
By Ken Woroner/Netflix
The series’ highlight is a free 35mm screening of Frankenstein, exclusive to members of American Cinematheque, followed by a Q&A with Del Toro, Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth, his adaptation of Mary Shelley’s renowned novel premieres on Netflix November 7, 2025. His exciting take on the world’s most infamous monster builds on his oeuvre of gothic-inspired stories about outsiders that have consistently captivated audiences.
And while tickets to this special screening are currently sold out, fans still have a chance to celebrate the film’s release with its director, as the theater will have a standby line on the day.
📍Where? Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403.
📅 When? Thursday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m.
You can check the full lineup and tickets for Del Toro’s monster movie screenings here.