It’s Alive!

In the summer of 1931, Junior Laemmle, the ambitious 23-year-old head of production at Universal Pictures, is on the verge of a major promotion, but his excitement is soon overshadowed by his father's obsession with his next film, Frankenstein. Despite his past success with Dracula, Junior faces resistance from his father, Carl Laemmle, who is staunchly against another gothic project. As production deadlines loom and the decision between Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff for the role of the Monster hangs in the balance, "It’s Alive!" offers a vibrant and chaotic glimpse into the pivotal moments of 1930s Hollywood that shaped a cultural icon.