Unearth spooky season cinematic insights at SCADFILM In Focus: Horror
For nearly a century, imaginative tales of terror and the supernatural have kept viewers on the edge of their theater seats, foisting their iconic villains on eager audiences and 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, the 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, SCADFILM In Focus: Horror promises a deep dive into the genre’s most chilling and innovative techniques.
Event tickets are free for SCAD students, faculty, and staff, and $10 for the general public. For more information, email [email protected].
Terror by Design: Crafting HBO’s It: Welcome to Derry
2–3 p.m. | Main Stage
In conversation with: Luis Sequeira, costume designer; Sean Sansom, prosthetic makeup effects designer and supervisor; Daryl Sawchuk, VFX supervisor
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.
Crafting Terror: The Art of Modern Horror Storytelling
5 p.m. | Main Stage
Join leading writers and directors for a 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.
Black Phone 2 Premiere with Special Guest Arianna Rivas
7 p.m. | Main Stage
Visit SCADshow for the premiere screening of Black Phone 2, the chilling sequel to Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill’s Saturn Award-winning The Black Phone. Co-written by Derrickson and Cargill and directed by Derrickson, the sequel 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, Black Phone 2 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 actor Arianna Rivas.