The Horror Show

Comprising 200 years of eerie storytelling and a century of cinema, _The Horror Show_ bridges the gap between cinema and experience, honoring horror's enormous cultural impact and enduring popularity. On view through July 25, 2027, _The Horror Show_ explores and celebrates horror cinema, highlighting select tropes and themes, all centered around the question: Why do horror films matter so deeply to so many? Blurring the line between museum presentation and chilling spectacle, _The Horror Show_ takes visitors on a journey through cinema, starting with an introductory gallery sound installation, into "The Hallway"— modeled after the common horror trope—leading to six themed galleries: Gothic, Psychological, Science, Slasher, Religion, and Ghosts. Each gallery invites visitors into iconic settings, where visitors encounter their favorite creatures, monsters, and objects. The exhibition explores representations of identity, sexuality, and ability in horror films including: _Alien_ (1979), _The Horror of Dracula_ (1958), _A Nightmare on Elm Street_ (1984)_, Dracula_ (1931)_, Frankenstein_ (1931)_, Get Out_ (2017)_, Halloween_ (1978)_, Ju-on_ (1998), _Midsommar_ (2019)_, Misery_ (1990), _Poltergeist_ (1982)_, Ringu_ (1998)_, The Blair Witch Project_ (1999), _The Exorcist_ (1973)_, The Shining_ (1980)_, The Silence of the Lambs_ (1991) _and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre_ (1974)—while also offering a behind-the-scenes look at the storytelling and production processes of these films. _The Horror Show_ is organized by Senior Exhibitions Curator Jessica Niebel with Assistant Curator Nicholas Barlow, and Curatorial Assistant Alexandra James Salichs. Additional support by THI Moving Image Lab Curatorial Fellow Bradford Nordeen. _This exhibition explores themes that may not be suitable for all ages and may disturb some visitors. Parental guidance is advised. If you have questions about the content, please speak with a gallery associate._