In-person Arts & Culture

Behind the Castle Doors: The Origin of The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
11:00am to 1:15pm

Part of: NorthwestFEARFest

Garneau Theatre

festivals film screenings

Ages 14+

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Organized by: NorthwestFilmFest

Oct.
17

Go behind the scenes and discover how a low budget Canadian TV show became a beloved, all-time cult classic. Followed by an episode of the Hilarious House of Frightenstein.

Directed by Morgan Baker, Tammy Heisel | 65 min | 2025 | Canada | Rated PG

When the Markowitz brothers pitched their idea for a "pseudo-horror" TV show for kids, they promised a celebrity would be part of it—none other than the great Vincent Price. A contract was signed for 130 hour-long episodes, but there was one problem: Vincent didn't even know about it yet!

Join us for Saturday morning cereal and beverages, and discover the fascinating journey of how this quirky 1970s Canadian cult-classic began, as told by the original crew. After the doc, stay seated for a vintage episode of The Hilarious House of Frightenstein!

Festivals: Windsor International Film Festival, Blood in the Snow

Rated PG, suitable for all ages.

Garneau Theatre

8712 109 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1E9