The Oscar Museum will celebrate and recognize the horror genre with a new exhibition in 2026

With each passing year, the horror movies they continue gaining popularity, and the Academy of Motion Picture Museum in Los Angeles plans recognition through a new exhibition.

The immersive presentation of the “Horror Show” will chronicle the “enormous cultural impact and enduring legacy” of this genre, with a special focus on its tropes, themes and impact. Beginning at the entrance called “The Hallway,” visitors will be able to explore six different nodes with the most well-known subgenres: Religion, Science, Murderers, Ghosts, Gothic and Psychological. Each node will highlight films such as Get Out, Ju-On, Dracula of 1931 and the Alien original, with a behind-the-scenes look at its production and narrative. There will also be a catalog and public programming including film screenings, gallery talks and even educational tours later on, with additional information.

“Throughout the history of cinema, horror has captivated and impacted different audiences, as a powerful means of expression and a tool of social commentary,” said the Academy’s senior curator of exhibitions, Jessica Niebel. “Through these stories, people create catharsis and form communities around terror, with fans all over the world. I can’t wait for everyone to see The Horror Showfrom the most enthusiastic to those who are just curious.

If you are interested, you have to know that there is a small problem: you will have to wait, because the exhibition The Horror Show It will open on September 20, 2026 and will remain open until July 25, 2027. There are no pre-sale tickets for now, but you can at least plan your visit if you don’t live in LA.

This article has been translated from Gizmodo US by Romina Fabbretti. Here you can find the original version.