Gravedigger

"This is a monster show with heart and soul to spare." - Chicago Tribune

Now a Motion Picture!

Step into the mysterious and chilling world of The Gravedigger, a captivating gothic drama that draws inspiration from Mary Shelley''s timeless novel, Frankenstein. Transport yourself to the late 1700s, where the forgotten cemeteries of Bavaria conceal dark secrets and unearthly tales. Amidst the crumbling tombstones and whispering winds, a solitary gravedigger stumbles upon a shocking discovery-a hideously scarred man concealed in a freshly dug grave.

Little does the gravedigger realize that the scarred figure is none other than the infamous monster, a creation of a mad doctor''s unholy experiment. As the intricate threads of fate intertwine, secrets unravel, and the past comes to light. Unbeknownst to the scarred man, the gravedigger played a crucial role in his monstrous genesis. Meanwhile, the gravedigger remains ignorant of his hand in the creation of this legendary creature.

In this gripping tale of horror and redemption, the two men find themselves ensnared in a web of destiny, haunted by the specter of their shared past. As they navigate the treacherous labyrinth of their intertwined histories, a malevolent force looms in the shadows-a relentless pursuer fueled by the thirst for revenge. Will they confront the sins of their past, or will the darkness consume them? Embark on a journey into the heart of darkness, where the lines between creator and creation blur, and the echoes of an unholy past resonate in the eternal shadows.

"Zettelmaier''s play is an exploration of what makes a person human. If we are more than the collection of our parts, when does our soul develop?" - Pridesource