Early next month, Seattle’s EMP Museum is unveiling a horrific new exhibit entitled “Can’t Look Away: The Lure of Horror Film.” It’s an in-depth exploration into horror, its link to humanity and how that connection is expressed through cinema, biology, history and contemporary culture. And a few renowned genre directors—Roger Corman, John Landis and Eli Roth—have selected a handful of their favorite films to accompany the exhibit.

Through a combination of artifacts, interactive installations and screening rooms, “Can’t Look Away” (opening October 2) attempts to balance classics and cult favorites, showcasing domestic and foreign films. These include NOSFERATU, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, PSYCHO, DIABOLIQUE, ROSEMARY’S BABY, SUSPIRIA, THE EXORCIST, THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, ALIEN, THE SHINING, THE THING, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, THE FLY and many more. The show will also feature a selection of iconic props from the likes of ALIEN, CONSTANTINE, THE SHINING and CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, Bram Stoker’s DRACULA manuscript, the NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD screenplay, etc. Interactive installations will include a soundproof scream booth, a soundscapes booth that will allow visitors to explore elements of horror scoring techniques, a monster shadowbox and more.

EMP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in music, science fiction and popular culture. It’s located at 325 5th Avenue North in Seattle; find more info at the official website.

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