- The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
- The House That Dripped Blood (1971)
- The Sentinel (1977)
- The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)
- The House of the Devil (2009)
- The Portrait (1993)
- The Wax Mask (1997)
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (2006)
- The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan (2019)
Art galleries, with their silent halls and enigmatic masterpieces, provide the perfect eerie backdrop for horror films. This collection of 10 horror movies delves into the dark corners of galleries where art comes alive in the most terrifying ways. From paintings that haunt to sculptures that stalk, these films will make you think twice before visiting an art exhibit.
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Description: While not exclusively set in an art gallery, the opera house setting includes numerous art pieces, and the Phantom's lair is filled with eerie artifacts, making it a fitting addition to this list.
Fact: This silent film was one of the first to use the two-strip Technicolor process for certain scenes.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
Description: This classic adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel features a portrait that ages and decays while its subject remains eternally youthful, making the gallery a place of horror and moral decay.
Fact: The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won for Best Cinematography.
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The House That Dripped Blood (1971)
Description: One of the segments in this anthology film involves a writer who moves into a house with a gallery of wax figures, which eerily resemble his characters, leading to a chilling twist.
Fact: This film was part of Amicus Productions' series of horror anthologies, known for their unique storytelling style.
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The Sentinel (1977)
Description: A model moves into an apartment that was once an art gallery, only to discover it's a gateway to hell, with paintings that come to life and haunt her.
Fact: The film features a cameo by Burgess Meredith and was directed by Michael Winner.
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The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)
Description: While primarily a haunted house film, it includes scenes where the family encounters disturbing art in the house, which was once a funeral home with a gallery of death-related art.
Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life Snedeker family's experiences.
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The House of the Devil (2009)
Description: While not set in a traditional gallery, the film features a house with a room filled with occult art and symbols, creating a gallery-like atmosphere of dread.
Fact: The film was shot on 16mm film to give it an authentic 1980s feel.
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The Portrait (1993)
Description: A painter discovers that his latest portrait has a life of its own, leading to a series of horrifying events within his gallery.
Fact: This film was part of the "Nightmare Classics" series on Showtime.
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The Wax Mask (1997)
Description: Set in a wax museum, this Italian horror film features a gallery of wax figures that come to life, terrorizing visitors with their lifelike horrors.
Fact: Directed by Sergio Stivaletti, known for his special effects work in Italian horror cinema.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray (2006)
Description: A modern take on the classic tale, this film explores the horror of vanity through the medium of art, with the gallery becoming a place of moral and physical decay.
Fact: This version was directed by David Rosenbaum and focuses more on the psychological horror aspect of the story.
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan (2019)
Description: Although a video game, its cinematic narrative includes a haunted ship with a gallery of disturbing art, making it a unique addition to this list.
Fact: It's the first installment in Supermassive Games' anthology series, known for its interactive horror storytelling.
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