If you have any questions about your visit and the services we offer, contact our Call Center at 213.763.3466 or We ask that any requests for special accommodations be made at least 48 hours in advance. The Creature From the Black Lagoon is one of the most unique of Universals horror icons. We aim to make NHM an exciting, educational, and enjoyable experience for everyone.Seating will open at 7 pm and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The film screening will take place in one of the Museum's historic mammal halls.In the heart of the Brazilian Jungle, a scientist named Carl Maia finds a unique fossil which suggests an amphibious, transitional creature. Pre-film conversation is geared towards an adult audience. Creature From the Black Lagoon is a Universal Horror film from 1954 and one of the key components of the 'Universal Horror' canon.

It stars Richard Carlson, Julia Adams, Richard Denning, Antonio Moreno, Nestor Paiva, and Whit Bissell. This film is not rated and is 79 minutes. Creature from the Black Lagoon is a 1954 American black-and-white 3D monster horror film produced by William Alland and directed by Jack Arnold, from a screenplay by Harry Essex and Arthur Ross and a story by Maurice Zimm. SCHEDULEĥ:30 pm: Doors open, guest exploration of Natural History of Horror exhibition.Ħ pm: Performances by Captured Aural Phantasy Theater, ongoing art workshop with Self Help Graphics & Art Barrio Mobile Art Studio and book signing with Mallory O'Meara author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick (this book will be available for purchase at the Museum Store ).ħ pm: Pre-film conversation with Mallory O'Meara, author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon and artist and filmmaker Micheline Pitt moderated by Claire Dunlap, producer of Midsummer Scream Halloween and Horror Convention, followed by the film screening. The evening includes access to the exhibition, rare museum collection displays, special effects makeup artist demonstrations, hands-on workshop, a special performance, pre-film conversation and film screening.ĭrinks will be available for purchase and complimentary light snacks will be available while supplies last.

In celebration of the exhibition, Natural History of Horror, join us this evening as we explore the classic horror film, Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) and dissect how scientific discoveries have stirred fear and inspired creativity in people past and present. Unrequited Love with Creature from the Black Lagoon Fright Nights: The Science Behind Scary Movies

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