Horror | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/horror/RSS feed for HorrorenThu, 08 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000From Slasher Films to Vampire Flicks, Horror Movies Are More Popular Than Ever. Relive the Genre's Scariest Moments—if You Dare—at a New Exhibitionhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/from-slasher-films-to-vampire-flicks-horror-movies-are-more-popular-than-ever-relive-the-genres-scariest-momentsif-you-dareat-a-new-exhibition-180989624/The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' latest show features nearly 350 props, costumes and artifacts from such films as "Psycho," "The Shining" and "Sinners"Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/from-slasher-films-to-vampire-flicks-horror-movies-are-more-popular-than-ever-relive-the-genres-scariest-momentsif-you-dareat-a-new-exhibition-180989624/Stanley Kubrick's Personal Archive Is Going Up for Auction, Including the Ax From 'The Shining' and the Star Child From '2001: A Space Odyssey'https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/stanley-kubricks-personal-archive-is-going-up-for-auction-including-the-ax-from-the-shining-and-the-star-child-from-2001-a-space-odyssey-180989632/The legendary director’s on-set chair, annotated scripts and props give a glimpse into the meticulous moviemaking process behind films like "Full Metal Jacket" and "Eyes Wide Shut"Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:48:09 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/stanley-kubricks-personal-archive-is-going-up-for-auction-including-the-ax-from-the-shining-and-the-star-child-from-2001-a-space-odyssey-180989632/