SCADFILM In Focus: Horror
For nearly a century, imaginative tales of terror and the supernatural have kept audiences on the edge of their theater seats, foisting their iconic villains into pop culture legend. SCADFILM In Focus: Horror welcomes the spooky and scary to SCADshow for a thrilling, one-day celebration of fear, suspense, and the art of horror storytelling.
As part of the dynamic SCADFILM In Focus series, this event will bring creators, industry experts, and fans together for a full day of curated panel discussions, exclusive screenings, and behind-the-scenes insights into this beloved medium. Whether you're drawn to psychological thrillers, jump scares, or boundary-pushing horror cinema and gaming, this event promises a deep dive into the genre’s most chilling and innovative techniques.
Sessions for In Focus: Horror
Terror by Design: Crafting HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry
October 10th, 2:00pm, SCADshow Mainstage
Step behind the red balloons and into the creative heart of HBO’s highly anticipated series IT: Welcome to Derry, a chilling prequel to Stephen King’s IT. Join key artisans from the costume, prosthetic design and visual effects teams as they reveal how they brought the unsettling world of Derry, Maine, to life. From haunting set pieces to Pennywise-inspired details, discover how these masters of atmosphere build tension and terror long before the cameras roll.
In conversation with: Luis Sequeira, costume designer; Sean Sansom, prosthetic makeup effects designer and supervisor; Daryl Sawchuk, vfx supervisor
Tickets are free for SCAD Cardholders and alumni and $10 per session for the general public. For more information, email [email protected].
Crafting Terror: The Art of Modern Horror Storytelling
October 10th, 5:00pm, SCADshow Mainstage
Join leading writers and directors for an in-conversation on the craft of modern horror. From shaping chilling stories to bringing unforgettable characters to life, these creative voices reveal how they build fear, tension, and atmosphere on screen—and why the genre continues to thrill audiences around the world.
Tickets are free for SCAD Cardholders and alumni and $10 per session for the general public. For more information, email [email protected].
Black Phone 2 Premiere with guest Arianna Rivas
October 10th, 7:00pm, SCADshow Mainstage
Join SCADFILM for the premiere screening of Black Phone 2! This chilling sequel from writer-director Scott Derrickson and co-writer C. Robert Cargill, follows siblings Finn and Gwen as they confront the vengeful spirit of the Grabber and uncover a dark family connection Featuring Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Demián Bichir, the film deepens the eerie mythology of the 2022 horror phenomenon with new twists, relentless suspense, and a sense of dread that lingers long after the credits roll.
Stick around after the film for a special conversation with actress Arianna Rivas.
Tickets are free for SCAD Cardholders and alumni and $10 per session for the general public. For more information, email [email protected].