Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film

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Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film

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The Evil of the Thriller

Horror fans, get fired up: MOPOP is home to Seattle’s finest horror collection, with more than 50 props and costumes straight from across a century of horror cinema. Get immersed in cinematically creepy galleries perfect for bumping into a bundle of suspended corpses, or a jump scare courtesy of Michael’s mask. Need more horror culture and nightmare fuel? Go deep with films and director interviews, and see the genre as more than just a scare — rather, an expression of the primal emotions and unspeakable fears that lie just beneath the polite face of society.

Soundproof Rooms

Twelve acoustically isolated rooms known as studio pods, contain interactive devices, gear, and traditional instruments. Take a lesson, jam with others in the room, try out vocals, and learn about the art of mixing. Special reverberation technology lets you adjust the sound so it's as big as an amphitheater, or as intimate as a living room.

Trios

Each of the tall semi-enclosed structures on Sound Lab's main floor contains three interactive instruments, including guitar, bass, keyboard or drums. These instruments use sophisticated audio, computer graphics and MIDI to guide you through a variety of learning activities, whether it's learning to play "Louie Louie," or discovering what a 12-bar blues is. You can also choose to forego a lesson to play instruments on your own or with friends and family. Acoustically optimized dividers in each trio let you rock your socks off without disturbing anyone else.

The Big Drum

The heart of Sound Lab, The Big Drum recalls the early rhythms our ancestors played around the fire. You don't need any special skills to play it, other than the ones you'd bring to a conversation. Just listen and answer back.

Audio Technology Interactives

How do guitar players make such different sounds? Can an audio engineer really fix it in the mix? Technology has played a huge role in the creation of the sounds of rock 'n' roll, both behind the scenes in the recording studio and up on the bandstand. Find out more about the recording process, amps, samplers, effects pedals, and microphones.

DJ Hallway

In the hands of a skilled DJ, turntables can produce music that would have been impossible just a few short decades ago. Ever wonder how DJs make that scratching sound or move from one record to the next? Find out in DJ Hallway, situated in the back of Sound Lab.

Jam Studios

Check out the state-of-the-art Jam Studio where you can record your own song using drums, guitars, keyboards, and vocals, then download and share with your friends for free.

100+ Horror Films To See Before You Die

Discover your next horror favorite with "100+ Horror Films to See Before You Die.” Spanning over a century of cinema, you’re bound to find a new slasher flick — or your most epic binge-watch of all time.

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