The Natural History of Horror (Science of the Scary)

The Natural History of Horror is an exhibition that explores the scientific and historical roots of classic horror movie monsters, demonstrating how real-world discoveries and cultural fears inspired these fictional creatures. The exhibit examines how scientific concepts like Galvanism (the use of electricity to stimulate muscles), the discovery of the coelacanth, and fears of diseases like rabies and cholera, contributed to the stories of Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Dracula.

Exhibit ran from: OCTOBER 10, 2019 - APRIL 19, 2020

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YouTube

Ravenswood Productions