For many people, scary movies are more than just something to
watch near Halloween. As dedicated as the sci-fi and fantasy fans are, I would
argue that the true horror fans still win out, which is why it is fitting that
Ultra Productions has paired with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to bring a
unique horror film experience to Los
Angeles
I was able to attend a special preview of the exhibit on
Tuesday, and had a blast working my way through the numerous photo
opportunities. There are a few fun jumps and scares throughout, but it is
mostly a colorful and fun immersion into some of the most recognizable horror
titles from Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema, including IT, The
Shining, Beetlejuice, The Lost Boys, and A Nightmare on Elm Street.
The groundbreaking immersive experience allows fans to interact
with key components and scenes from these five horror favorites. Come play with
the twins of The Shining, visit the
infamous Room 237 bathroom, take a picture escaping the snowy window, and there
is even a re-imagining of the blood-filled elevator. The Shining seems to have been given extra attention as the oldest
of the five films, also including the famous ax-split door for photo
opportunities, not to mention an enlarged replication of Danny’s tricycle.
Fans are able to move on to the far more colorful world of
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice. Wander
through his graveyard before going into the Netherworld waiting room for a foam
pit and several photo opportunities utilizing illusions. Less creepy than the
rest, these rooms will provide a colorful break from some of the darker and
creepier exhibits.
Speaking of creepy, the installations for A Nightmare on Elm Street have that in
excess. Separated from many of the other installments, Freddy’s boiler room
throne and over-sized hand are among the most atmospheric. Entering these small
rooms is a bit like entering a nightmare, but they also make for great photo
opportunities.
IT is clearly the newest of the films included in the
lineup, but that does not mean it is given less space in the show. There is a
surprisingly beautiful display of many hanging paper boats leading to
Pennywise’s lair (including a somewhat unrelated coffin surrounded by various
terrifying clowns). There is even a section where you can write down your fears
for a souvenir penny featuring Pennywise. The
Lost Boys is the last in line, giving fans an opportunity to hang from the
bridge before taking a picture with a giant take-out container of worms in the
gift shop.
The I Like Scary
Movies experience was brought to life by Maximillian, the experimental artist
behind many iconic studio activations over the years. On top of being famous
for creating installations for Comic-Con over the last 20 years (including the Snakes on a Plane walkthrough and the Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl
shipwreck), Maximillian also recently orchestrated a series of other
promotional activations. He was responsible for the La La Land Aerial Dancers at City Hall, the drone lightshow atDodger Stadium for Wonder Woman’s
release, and the Hollywood Bowl’s WillyWonka and the Chocolate Factory Live-To-Film performance.
Tickets for the event are $39 and are available now.
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