Vincentennial- A Festival that Honors a True Horror Legend

All this month, St. Louis will be hosting the 100th birthday celebration of genre legend Vincent Price, Vincentennial!  There are some great flicks showing during the film festival which begins this Thursday, May 19th.  The majority of the screenings feature 35mm prints of the film along with pre-film or post film discussions with historians, professors, and film experts.  In conjunction with Cinema St. Louis,Vincentennial will also feature special guests including Roger Corman, Victoria Price, Tim Lucas and more!  Read beyond the break for the complete schedule.

Born in St. Louis on May 27, 1911, actor and all around “renaissance man” Vincent Price is a legend among Hollywood actors and among residents here in St. Louis.  The actor retained a special fondness for his hometown over the years, even after his eventual success in show-business.  Though the actor did a variety of films over his 55 year long career, it is his series of films, based on the tales of Edgar Allen Poe that he did with Roger Corman that made Vincent Price a horror icon.  Even to this day, his twisted mustache, arched eye-brows, and sinister laugh still sends chills down film-lovers’ spines.

Below, you can see where some of the films that encompass Price’s long career will be shown this month around St. Louis.

 

The Fly

Thu, May 19th at 8:30 PM

Missouri History Mueum’s MacDermott Grand Hall

With activities, a cash bar, and a special bonus at the door for Vincent Price look-a-likes.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for an 8:30 p.m. screening of “The Fly.”

Admission is free.

 

The Last Man on Earth

Fri, May 20th at 7:00 PM

Hi-Pointe Theatre

Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for students and Cinema St. Louis members with current and valid IDs.

 

The Tingler

Fri, May 20th at 9:30 PM

Sat, May 21th at Noon

Hi-Pointe Theatre

Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for students and Cinema St. Louis members with current and valid IDs.

 

Theatre of Blood

Sat, May 21st at 2:30 PM

Hi-Pointe Theatre

Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for students and Cinema St. Louis members with current and valid IDs.

 

The Pit and The Pendulum

Sat, May 21st at 5:00 PM

Hi-Pointe Theatre

Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for students and Cinema St. Louis members with current and valid IDs.

 

Tomb of Ligeia

Sat, May 21st at 8:00 PM

Hi-Pointe Theatre

WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROGER CORMAN AND TIM LUCAS (EDITOR OF VIDEO WATCHDOG). A post-film interview will be conducted with Corman by Lucas about the director’s collaborations with Price

Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for students and Cinema St. Louis members with current and valid IDs.

 

Double Bill

The Raven

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

Sun, May 22nd at 12:30 PM

Sun, May 22nd at 2:30 PM

Missouri History Museum’s Lee Auditorium

Missouri History Museum’s Lee Auditorium

Admission is free.

 

House of Usher

Sun, May 22nd at 5:00 PM

Hi-Pointe Theatre

Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for students and Cinema St. Louis members with current and valid IDs.

 

The Masque of the Red Death

Sun, May 22nd at 8:00 PM

Hi-Pointe Theatre

WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROGER CORMAN AND TIM LUCAS (EDITOR OF VIDEO WATCHDOG). A highlight reel and post-film interview will be conducted with Corman by Lucas about the director’s storied career.

Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for students and Cinema St. Louis members with current and valid IDs.

 

Double Bill

Laura

 

Dragonwyck

Mon, May 23rd at 7:00 PM

Mon, May 23rd at 9:15 PM

Washington University’s Brown Hall Auditorium

Washington University’s Brown Hall Auditorium

Admission is free.

 

Double Bill

Champagne for Caesar

The Baron of Arizona

Tue, May 24th at 7:00 PM

Tue, May 24th at 9:15 PM

Washington University’s Brown Hall Auditorium

Washington University’s Brown Hall Auditorium

Admission is free.

 

Double Bill

The Whales of August

Vincent Price: The Sinister Image

Wed, May 25th at 7:00 PM

Wed, May 25th at 9:15 PM

Washington University’s Brown Hall Auditorium

Admission is free.

 

Witchfinder General

Thu, May 26th at 7:00 PM

Washington University’s Brown Hall Auditorium

Admission is free.

 

The Vincent Price Legacy: Reflections from a Daughter

Fri, May 27th at 7:00 PM

WITH VINCENT’S DAUGHTER, VICTORIA PRICE

Missouri History Museum’s Lee Auditorium

Admission is free.

 

Edward Scissorhands

and a special pre-show screening of Tim Burton’s short film Vincent

Sat, May 28th at 8:30 PM

Forest Park- Muny’s Bank of America Pavilion

Admission is free

 

For all the info regarding these films and other events going on around town, head to the Vincentennial Festival page by clicking here.  This is an extremely exciting event for St. Louis and its dedicated fans of cinema.  I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Vincent Price’s 100th birthday than sitting in a dark theater, enjoying a bag of popcorn, and taking in so many of the classic and chilling performances he has given film fans over the years.  Make sure to support this once in a lifetime event by heading out to these screenings throughout the month of May!