MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Theatre invites audiences to an unforgettable night of chilling cinema and live music with a special screening of Nosferatu (1922) on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Widely regarded as the film that launched the horror genre, F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu will come to life in a rare hybrid performance featuring live accompaniment on the Renaissance’s legendary Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, performed by acclaimed organist Jay Spencer.
This haunting presentation blends the eerie imagery of Murnau’s silent masterpiece with the dramatic, immersive power of the theatre’s historic organ. Each spine-tingling note enhances the atmosphere, drawing audiences deeper into the gothic world of Count Orlok.
The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ is itself a star of the evening. Originally installed in the Warner Brothers Vitaphone Studios in 1929, it was later owned by Hollywood actor Joseph Kearns before finding a permanent home at the Renaissance Theatre in 1985.
Today, it remains a treasured piece of cinematic and musical history, continuing to thrill audiences with its extraordinary sound.
“Nosferatu is not just a film — it’s an experience,” said Renaissance President & CEO Chelsie Thompson.
“The combination of this iconic movie and the Wurlitzer creates a powerful, atmospheric event that you truly can’t replicate at home.”
Whether you’re a classic film enthusiast, a horror aficionado, or simply seeking a one-of-a kind evening of live performance, this event promises to be an unforgettable encounter with vintage horror and musical artistry.
Tickets are only $10 and can be reserved online at rentickets.org, by calling the box office at 419-522-2726, or in person at the Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Avenue West, Mansfield.