PaperHouse has been creating unique, locally crafted theatrical experiences in Charlotte, NC since 2012! We create immersive productions by adapting classic plays and literature into environmental experiences that strengthen the connection between actor and audience.
Description
James Whale's forgotten classic hosted by The World Famous Tampones!
About the Film
Directed by James Whale — one of early Hollywood’s few openly gay filmmakers — The Old Dark House is a macabre comedy of manners disguised as a haunted house thriller.
Boris Karloff plays the monstrous, lumbering butler Morgan, but the real chills (and laughs) come from the eccentric Femm family: Ernest Thesiger as the fussy and flamboyant Horace, Eva Moore as the fire-and-brimstone Rebecca, and a cast of oddballs who make the stormy night feel both terrifying and absurd.
Equal parts spooky and sly, Whale’s film brims with wit, camp, and a queer sensibility that was decades ahead of its time. The Old Dark House isn’t just an essential entry in the Universal horror cycle — it’s a gorgeously strange experience that comes alive when shared with an audience.
Meet Your Hosts: The World Famous Tampones
Back for the first time since 2018!
Ashby Blakely and Nicia Carla (stars of Vampire Lesbians of Sodom) reunite as Alphonse and Carmella, The World Famous Tampones! Bringing their signature blend of sessy surreal cabaret, ukuleles, jokes, and magic to kick off the night.
⚠️ Content Advisory: Recommended 16+
While the pre-Code The Old Dark House was considered scandalous in 1932, by modern standards it would likely earn a PG rating.
The World Famous Tampones preshow, however, includes adult humor, innuendo, and irreverent themes intended for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Venue
The event will take place in the intimate screening room located in the back of the legendary VisArt Video. A landmark of Charlotte's East Side, Charlotte's only surviving video store is conveniently located near Plaza-Midwood and many preshow dinning options in the Eastway Crossing shopping center.
PaperHouse Popcorn Club
A monthly screening series curated by the folks at PaperHouse Theatre
Expect cinema with the same DIY soul and mischievous spirit as our stage work — movies that were too weird for the mainstream, too joyful to be ignored.
Date & Time
Thu, Oct 2, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue Details
VisArt Video
3104 Eastway DriveCharlotte, North Carolina 28205
