The Academy Museum Gathers 396 Pieces From 167 Scary Movies for ‘The Horror Show’ Exhibition
"Back when I started, we would sort of get the lousy table in the commissary by the kitchen door, and now horror films have saved a couple of studios," Robert Englund shares The post The Academy Museum Gathers 396 Pieces From 167 Scary Movies for ‘The Horror Show’ Exhibition appeared first on TheWrap .
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has unveiled its latest exhibition, 'The Horror Show,' just in time for Halloween season. The show is set to open to the public on Saturday, September 26th. Curated from 167 scary movies and 396 objects, the exhibition showcases the horror genre's rich history and impact over the past century.
'Horrify Show' is divided into six subgenre chambers: Gothic, Psychological, Science, Religion, Slasher and Ghost. The exhibition also features a spooky soundscape and a "blood room" exit. The museum's director, Amy Homma, explained that the exhibition aims to honor and elevate the horror genre beyond its genre boundaries, as it has its own filmic history, origins, and lineage.
The exhibition's advisory team includes Willem Dafoe, Osgood Perkins, Ariel Baska, Howard Berger, Tananarive Due, and Angela Marie Smith, with Jessica Niebel as the senior exhibitions curator, along with Nicholas Barlow and Alexandra James Salichs as the assistant curator and curatorial assistant, respectively.
According to Jessica Niebel, the exhibition was inspired by conversations with horror fans, filmmakers, and scholars, who shared their favorite films, terrifying moments, and personal stories about the significance of horror in their lives. She noted that horror is not just about being scared; it transcends that by exploring the depths of human emotions and experiences.
Robert Englund, the iconic actor who played Freddy Krueger in "A Nightmare on Elm Street," attended the Thursday morning walkthrough of the exhibition. He praised the horror genre's relevance and influence, stating that it has saved several studios and earned the respect of the film industry. Englund also expressed gratitude to the Academy Museum for honoring the horror genre with the exhibition.
Throughout its run, 'The Horror Show' will feature additional programming, including a retrospective on John Carpenter, a Monster Mash SFX makeup day, an after-hours party on Halloween, a screening of "Carrie" 50th anniversary with Sissy Spacek, and a Hammer Films celebration in January 2027.
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