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Horror Takes Over Academy Museum
8 Jul
Summary
- Rare horror film artifacts on display include iconic costumes and props.
- Exhibition features film screenings and special guest appearances.
- The Horror Show runs through July 25, 2027, with a family-friendly exhibit too.
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is set to unveil "The Horror Show," a major exhibition celebrating the enduring legacy of horror cinema. Beginning September 26, the exhibit will fill the fourth-floor Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery with an array of rare props, costumes, and interactive displays. Visitors can expect to see attire from notorious slashers and engage with groundbreaking marketing materials from films like "The Blair Witch Project."
The exhibition, running through July 25, 2027, is complemented by a robust schedule of public programs and film screenings. Highlights include a retrospective on John Carpenter, the U.S. premiere of a 4K restoration of "Horror of Dracula," and anniversary screenings of "The Craft" and "Carrie" with Sissy Spacek in attendance.
Advisory team members like Willem Dafoe and Osgood Perkins emphasize horror's cultural importance and artistic freedom. The show is organized into six distinct galleries: Gothic, Psychological, Science, Slasher, Religion, and Ghosts, each exploring a different facet of the genre with artifacts from numerous classic and contemporary films.
Alongside "The Horror Show," the museum will present a family-friendly "Zombies!" exhibition in the adjacent Warner Bros. Gallery. The immersive experience culminates in "The Blood Room," a final sensory exploration of cinematic gore, promising a comprehensive and unforgettable journey through the world of fear.
