The Horror Show
About the exhibition
Just in time for Halloween 2026, the Academy Museum will unveil The Horror Show, a bold and immersive exhibition honoring horror’s enormous cultural impact and enduring popularity.
On view from September 26, 2026, to July 25, 2027, The Horror Show will explore and celebrate horror cinema, all centered around the question: Why do horror films matter so deeply to so many?
Blurring the line between museum presentation and eerie spectacle, The Horror Show will take visitors on a journey through “The Hallway” and six distinctly themed galleries: Gothic, Psychological, Science, Slasher, Religion, and Ghosts. Each gallery invites visitors into iconic settings, where they will encounter their favorite creatures, monsters, and objects.
The exhibition will explore representations of identity, sexuality, and ability in horror films 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.
Frankenstein - Joao Ruas Poster
Celebrate a classic of horror with Frankenstein by João Ruas. This landscape-format screen-printed poster brings the artist’s interpretation to your wall in a Standard Edition limited to 200 hand-numbered copies. A distinctive addition to any classic monster or movie-art collection....
$80.00
FRANKENSTEIN 7.5" PHUNNY PLUSH
Kidrobot Universal Monsters Frankenstein's Monster 7.5 Inch Phunny Plush From the classic and world-famous Universal Monsters movie Frankenstein! Unlike the misunderstood creature in the original movie, this mini monster was carefully created in the Kidrobot laboratory from premium plush materials....
$16.99
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Discover Mary Shelley’s haunting tale of ambition, isolation, and the consequences of creation in this Signature Clothbound edition of Frankenstein. When Victor Frankenstein brings a creature to life and then abandons it, his triumph becomes a nightmare. A beautifully bound...
$24.00
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FRANKENSTEIN: WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY GUILLERMO DEL TORO HARDCOVER
Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro Hardcover – October 21, 2025 by Sheila O'Malley (Author) Explore the enchanting artistry and visionary storytelling behind Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, where stunning visuals and insightful commentary reveal the creative...
$75.00
Freddy Figural Bank
Keep your savings on Elm Street with this Freddy Krueger figural bank. Featuring the infamous horror villain in his signature striped sweater and bladed glove, this collectible adds a nightmarish touch to your shelf while giving your spare change a...
$30.00
Friday the 13th Camp Crystal Lake 2-Pack Athletic Crew Socks
Pay a visit to Camp Crystal Lake with this two-pack of athletic crew socks inspired by Friday the 13th. One pair features the Camp Crystal Lake logo and forest scenery, while the other showcases Jason’s iconic hockey mask in a...
$24.00
Friday the 13th Camp Crystal Lake Adult Ribbed Knit Beanie
Stay warm while paying tribute to one of horror's most iconic locations. This ribbed green beanie features "Camp Crystal Lake" embroidered on the front, making it the perfect accessory for fans of Friday the 13th. Material: 100% Acrylic Fit: Unisex Sizes: One Size...
$20.00
Friday the 13th Camp Crystal Lake Button
Welcome to Camp Crystal Lake—if you dare. Inspired by Friday the 13th, this pin-back button features a retro camp emblem with an ominous scene lurking beneath the water. Add it to a jacket, bag, or your horror collection. Tinplate Measures...
$1.99
Friday the 13th Camp Crystal Lake Die Cut Sticker
Welcome to Camp Crystal Lake—if you dare. This die-cut Friday the 13th sticker features the iconic camp sign and is perfect for decorating laptops, water bottles, notebooks and more.
Measures approximately 3" wide
$2.99
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Friday the 13th Camp Crystal Lake Lunch Bag
Pack your lunch for a trip to Camp Crystal Lake with this Friday the 13th lunch bag. The forest-green design features Camp Crystal Lake graphics, sturdy carry handles, a zippered insulated compartment, and a convenient exterior mesh pocket. Dimensions: 21...
$32.00
Friday the 13th Crystal Lake 20oz Camper Mug
Enjoy your favorite beverage with a visit to Camp Crystal Lake—no camping required. Inspired by Friday the 13th, this camp-style mug features a scenic lake design with an ominous detail rising from beneath the water. 20 oz. capacity Camp Crystal...
$24.99
Friday the 13th Mask and Machete Enamel Filled Keychain
Carry a slasher classic wherever you go with this Friday the 13th keychain. Made from durable zinc alloy, the design features Jason Voorhees’s blood-splattered hockey mask and a coordinating machete charm with enamel-filled details. The reverse of the mask displays...
$14.00
Friday the 13th Mask with Blood Magnet
Bring the terror of Friday the 13th to your collection with this photo magnet. The graphic features Jason Voorhees’s blood-splattered hockey mask beneath the film’s iconic red title treatment.
Dimensions: 2.5 × 3.5 in
$5.00
Friday The 13th OST
Return to Camp Crystal Lake with Harry Manfredini’s complete original motion picture score for Friday the 13th (1980). This deluxe vinyl edition captures the slasher classic’s chilling suspense, paired with artwork by Jay Shaw and Jacqui Oakley and liner notes...
$30.00
Friday the 13th Playing Cards
Bring Camp Crystal Lake to game night with this officially licensed Friday the 13th playing card deck. Featuring Jason Voorhees and artwork inspired by the iconic horror franchise, each card has its own distinct design—no two are alike. Includes 54...
$7.99
Friday the 13th Pop! Jason Voorhees
Welcome home the iconic, undead killer Pop! Jason Voorhees into your Friday the 13th collection. Collectible stands approximately 3.75 in (9.5 cm) tall.
$14.99
Friday the 13th Sour Cherry Cleavers
Jason lives. Inspired by Friday the 13th, this collectible tin is shaped like Jason Voorhees’s iconic hockey mask and comes filled with sour cherry-flavored candy cleavers. Once the candy is gone, reuse the tin to store small keepsakes. Includes sour...
$4.99
Friday the 13th Welcome To Camp Magnet
Welcome to Camp Crystal Lake—if you dare. This Friday the 13th magnet features the camp’s iconic entrance sign against a wooded background, making it a chilling addition to any refrigerator, locker, or horror collection.
Dimensions: 2.5 × 3.5 in
$5.00
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FRIDAY THE 13TH – 7” Action Figure – Ultimate Part 7 (New Blood) Jason
Jason Voorhees returns in his gruesome appearance from Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. This highly articulated Ultimate figure features detailed battle damage, interchangeable masked and unmasked heads, and an arsenal of screen-inspired weapons for creating terrifying displays....
$34.99
Friday the 13th – Mask Die Cut Sticker
Bring an icon of slasher cinema to your collection with this Friday the 13th die-cut sticker featuring Jason’s bloodied hockey mask. Perfect for decorating laptops, notebooks and other indoor surfaces.
Measures approximately 3" wide
$2.99
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Friday The 13th- 7" Action Figure - Ultimate Part 7 New Blood Jason
Jason Voorhees returns as he appeared in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. This NECA Ultimate action figure features an extra-articulated body, interchangeable masked and unmasked heads, and an assortment of accessories inspired by the film. Material: Plastic...
$34.99
GET OUT
Get Out: The Complete Annotated Screenplay Paperback – November 26, 2019 by Jordan Peele (Author), Tananarive Due (Contributor) Jordan Peele's celebrated screenplay combines horror and dark humor to reveal the terrifying realities of being Black in America. Jordan Peele's powerful...
$19.95
Exclusive
Get Out OST Milk & Cereal Variant
xperience the unsettling atmosphere of Jordan Peele’s Get Out with its original motion picture soundtrack by Michael Abels. This exclusive “Milk & Cereal” colorway pairs white vinyl with vibrant multicolor splatter, making a striking addition to any horror soundtrack collection....
$40.00
Get Out Pop! Chris Washington
Uncover a nefarious plot at the Armitage house with Pop! Chris Washington! Complete your Get Out collection by making room for Pop! Chris Washington with Deer in your Pop! Movies lineup. Vinyl figure is approximately 3.8-inches tall.
$14.99
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Ghostface 7 Inch Scale Action Figure- Ultimate Ghost Face Returns
Ghost Face is back with an updated Ultimate action figure featuring new looks, additional weapons, and enhanced articulation. Based on the iconic Fun World costume and masks, the figure wears a soft-goods robe and includes interchangeable pieces for creating a...
$34.99
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Ghostface 8" Dunny Glow-in-the-Dark Vinyl Art Figure - Bloody Edition
Add an iconic horror villain to your Dunny collection with the Bloody Ghost Face Dunny by Kidrobot. Combining Ghost Face with Kidrobot’s signature art toy, this collectible features blood-spatter detailing that glows in the dark, a fabric cloak, and a...
$100.00
Ghostface Glow in the Dark Horror Movie Character 11-inch Black Mini Backpack
Carry your essentials in horror-inspired style with this mini backpack featuring a bold glow-in-the-dark Ghost Face graphic. With a compact design and adjustable shoulder straps, it's the perfect accessory for fans of the Scream franchise. Material: Polyurethane Fit: Unisex Sizes: 11" H ×...
$60.00
Giger's Alien By H.R. Giger
Discover the creative process behind one of cinema’s most terrifying creatures in Giger’s Alien. This deluxe hardcover presents H. R. Giger’s illustrated account of designing the iconic Xenomorph, featuring sketches, paintings, on-set photographs and film stills. With remastered images from...
$50.00
Godzilla 3D Foam Bag Clip, Series 8
Bring the King of the Monsters wherever you go with these Godzilla Classic Series 3D Foam Bag Clips from Monogram Products! Inspired by the legendary Godzilla films, each highly detailed foam clip features one iconic kaiju from the Classic Series....
$6.99
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Good Guy Chucky Standing Phunny Plush in Box
Inspired by the iconic killer doll from Child’s Play, this Kidrobot Phunny plush captures Chucky in his signature red hair, striped shirt, and overalls. Packaged in a “Good Guys” box, this plush makes a playful addition to any horror collection....
$16.99
GUILLERMO DEL TORO CABINET OF CURIOSITIES: MY NOTEBOOKS, COLLECTIONS, AND OTHER OBSESSIONS
The crucible of Guillermo del Toro’s unifying vision can be found in his fabled notebooks—illustrated diaries where he records his inspirations and which often lead directly to the distinctive entities, moments, and settings found in his creations. Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet...
$60.00
GUILLERMO DEL TORO: THE ICONIC FILMMAKER AND HIS WORK
Guillermo del Toro: The Iconic Filmmaker and his Work (Iconic Filmmakers Series) Hardcover – November 9, 2021 by Ian Nathan (Author) Guillermo del Toro is a complete and intimate study of the life and work of one of modern cinema's...
$35.00
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Halloween (1978) Myers House Pumpkin Micro Maniacs Playset
Bring the terror of Haddonfield into a compact display with the Halloween (1978) Myers House Pumpkin Micro Maniacs Playset. The jack-o’-lantern shell opens to reveal the Myers House and surrounding street, complete with interactive scenery, a built-in light, three micro...
$39.99
Halloween 1978: The Game
Survive the night Michael Myers came home in this hidden-movement board game inspired by Halloween (1978). One player controls Michael while the others play Laurie and her friends, searching for weapons, rescuing the kids, and finding a way to...
$59.95
Halloween II - Michael Hallway Bookmark
Let Michael Myers keep watch over your next chapter. This Halloween II bookmark features a black-and-white hallway image of the iconic horror villain, finished with a red tassel. A chilling companion for your favorite horror reads.
Measures 8.75" tall
$6.99
Halloween Michael Myers 8" Phunny Plush
Bring Michael Myers from John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic Halloween to your collection with this Kidrobot Phunny plush. Featuring his signature mask and knife alongside a jack-o’-lantern, this soft plush transforms the iconic horror character into Kidrobot’s signature Phunny style....
$16.99
Halloween: Michael Myers Mini TUBBZ
The night he came home—as a quacking little terror. Inspired by Rob Zombie’s Halloween (2007), this officially licensed Mini TUBBZ collectible transforms Michael Myers into a pint-sized duck, complete with his weathered mask and grimy jumpsuit. It arrives in a...
$9.99
Halloween: The Complete Expanded Collection John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, & Daniel Davies- Limited Edition Dried Blood Vinyl Box Set
Experience the complete score from the modern Halloween trilogy with this expanded 3-CD collection featuring music by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies. This limited edition box set brings together the acclaimed soundtracks from Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and...
$155.00
Haunted Dolls Coloring Book
Eighty pages of haunted dolls await in this unsettling twist on the traditional coloring book. Each black-and-white illustration offers plenty of detail to color, making it a fitting addition to any horror or gothic art collection. Page Count: 80 pages...
$15.00
Haunted Dolls Sticker Book
Add a touch of morbid fun to everyday life with the Haunted Dolls Sticker Book. Filled with vintage-inspired dolls and clever comments, these spooky stickers are perfect for decorating notebooks, calendars, scrapbooks and more. Includes 60+ oversized stickers 18 pages...
$9.00
HEREDITARY SCREENPLAY BOOK
Hereditary Screenplay Book Clear off your miniatures and make space for the new Hereditary screenplay book. Book 004 in the Screenplay Collection features a foreword by Bong Joon Ho, essay by writer Leslie Jamison, and Ari Aster’s meticulous shot list...
$60.00
Horror Button (Assorted)
Add a frightful touch to your jacket, bag, or collection with a mystery horror button. The assortment features designs inspired by A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, The Lost Boys, The Exorcist, IT, The Nun, and The Conjuring....
$1.99
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HORROR CAVIAR: A COOKBOOK
Horror Caviar: A Cookbook Got a taste for horror? Feasts, delicacies, and drinks inspired by 29 horror movies from cult to canon, including Audition, Suspiria, Possession, Ganja & Hess, Midsommar, Trouble Every Day, The Shining, The Witch, and many more.Featuring...
$65.00
Horror Collection 2027 Wall Calendar
Plan your year with some of horror cinema’s most unforgettable icons. This 16-month 2027 wall calendar features characters from Friday the 13th, IT, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Annabelle, The Lost Boys and more.
16-month 2027 wall calendar
$17.99
HORROR'S NEW WAVE:15 YEARS OF BLUMHOUSE
Celebrate legendary horror studio Blumhouse’s legacy with this lavishly illustrated visual compendiumthat takes you behind the scenes ofthe films that have reshaped the horror genre, from The Exorcist to the Paranormal Activity and Halloween franchises.With Blumhouse celebrating its 15th anniversary throughout 2025, Horror’s New Wave captures the company’s journey to become...
$40.00
It A Novel By Stephen King
Return to Derry, Maine, with Stephen King’s It, the chilling novel behind the acclaimed film adaptations. Seven childhood friends reunite as adults to confront the evil they once battled—a terrifying presence lurking beneath their hometown. An epic story of friendship,...
$25.00
It Pennywise Cherry Red Balloons Candy
“You’ll float too.” Inspired by IT Chapter Two, this collectible tin features Pennywise on the lid and comes filled with cherry-flavored, red balloon-shaped candy. Once the candy is gone, reuse the compact tin to store small keepsakes. Includes cherry-flavored red...
$4.99
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IT: Pennywise Mini TUBBZ
Pennywise brings miniature terror to your collection as a Mini TUBBZ cosplaying duck. Standing just 2 inches tall, this detailed PVC collectible reimagines the sinister clown from IT and comes in a collector’s mini bathtub featuring the film’s logo. Official...
$9.99
Jason Figural Bank
Bring a little Camp Crystal Lake terror to your savings with this Jason Voorhees figural bank. Inspired by Friday the 13th, this collectible gives your spare change a home while adding a sinister presence to your horror shelf. Measures approximately...
$30.00
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Jason Phunny Plush
Jason Voorhees trades scares for snuggles in this PHUNNY plush from Kidrobot. Featuring his signature hockey mask and a bloodied knife, this soft collectible brings the legendary Friday the 13th slasher to your horror display. Approximately 7.5 inches tall Part...
$17.99
