Monsters in the Meadow

Frankenstein Lurches into Stanley Park for Free Screening

August 16, 2004 (No. 60) - The Vancouver Park Board will turn back the clock over thirty years and once again offer free outdoor movies in the park starting this Friday, August 20th with the 1931 black & white classic Frankenstein. Directed by the legendary James Whale for Universal Pictures, who had carved out a niche in the horror genre, this film is a part of the Monsters in the Meadow series featuring three horror films on three Friday nights: August 20th (rain night 21st); 27th (rain night 28th) and September 10th. The horror films are classic pieces and speak to specific periods in movie making during the 20th Century.

Ceperley Meadow, located near the red fire engine and Second Beach in Stanley Park, will be the site of the outdoor cinema which will be projected on a 15' X 20' screen. Show times are scheduled to start at 9 pm sharp following a selection of National Film Board shorts. Participants are asked to bring their own blankets or folding chairs to sit upon and a flashlight to make for an easier exit following the films.

Parking will be limited so viewers are urged to walk into the site where possible.

Featured films include:

August 20th	Frankenstein
August 27th	Godzilla, King of the Monsters		Movie Info
September 10th	King Kong		Movie Info

The outdoor film series is a return to yesteryear for the Park Board when they offered free flicks under the stars at Sunset Beach. The Park Board Commissioners approved the Monsters in the Meadow proposal in June with funding for the event coming from Corporate Sponsorship.

The Second Beach concession stand and adjacent washrooms will be open during the movie presentations.

The public should be advised that the movies will be canceled if high wind or rain occurs. Call the Monster in the Meadow info line the evening of the performance for cancellation information at 604-473-6205.

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Contact: Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator, at 604-257-8438.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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