The Beverly Theater presents a rare opportunity to experience Paul Morrissey's notorious 1973 horror film in its original 3D format. Produced by Andy Warhol, this Italian-made reimagining of the Frankenstein story stars Udo Kier as the obsessive Baron Frankenstein, who attempts to create a perfect Serbian master race while navigating a bizarre world of desire and dysfunction alongside Monique van Vooren as his wife. The film earned its cult status through its audacious blend of campy humor, transgressive themes, and boundary-pushing gore that defined 1970s exploitation cinema.
Seeing the film in 3D adds a visceral dimension to Morrissey's outrageous vision—the format was integral to the original theatrical experience but is rarely available in modern screenings. The Beverly's intimate 150-seat theater provides the perfect setting for this kind of cult viewing experience, where the film's collision of art-house sensibility and grindhouse excess can be fully appreciated. It's the type of provocative, ambitious filmmaking that explains why this controversial piece of cinema history continues to fascinate audiences decades later.