B Movies and Bad Science: The Tomb of Ligeia
Date
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 7–9:30 pm (Doors at 5:30 pm)
Location
Tickets
$20 Members
The Tomb of Ligeia (1964)
Get ready for the final night of NHM’s screening series, B Movies and Bad Science: Cool Cats and Bad Kitties, full of campy chills and feline frights – just in time to lead into Halloween week festivities! Don’t miss your last chance to experience The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) in NHM Commons Theater, followed by an engaging post-film discussion with Sapphire Sandalo, podcaster and filmmaker known for Stories with Sapphire and The Ghost Town Terror on Travel Channel/Discovery+, and guest Kaitlyn Graña, Mother of Mystics. Explore the intriguing role of the film’s mysterious feline presence and the depiction and misrepresentations of black cats in culture. Sapphire and Kaitlyn will share and dissect paranormal pet stories and talk about psychic communication with animals.
About the Film:
The Tomb of Ligeia (1964), the American-British horror film directed by “King of Cult” Roger Corman and starring Vincent Price and Elizabeth Shepherd, tells the story of a man haunted by the spirit of his dead wife and the effect it has on his second marriage. A funeral takes place at the side of Castle Acre Priory, where the casket has a window allowing the face of a beautiful young woman to be seen. A black cat jumps on the coffin and seems to steal her soul, setting in motion a suspenseful and chilling tale of love, loss, and supernatural intrigue.
What to Expect:
- 7 pm – Screening of The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) in NHM’s new Commons Theater
- Post-screening discussion – Featuring podcaster and filmmaker Sapphire Sandalo, Stories with Sapphire and The Ghost Town Terror, and guest Kaitlyn Graña, Mother of Mystics
- 5:30–7 pm – Pre-show Activities:
- Evening access to the Fierce! Story of Cats exhibition – an exciting, hands-on, immersive experience that brings you face-to-face with the world of cats
- Pre-show activities in the lobby with local cat organizations, vendors, and NHM experts
- Extended hours to grab a bite at for the SLAC Cafe in NHM Commons
Meet Our Guests:
Sapphire Sandalo is a podcaster, filmmaker, and occultist, specializing in telling ghost stories from around the world. She created Stories with Sapphire and Something Scary, and can be seen on various paranormal shows on Max. She is an advocate for more empathetic and diverse paranormal media.
Kaitlyn Graña, the Mother of Mystics, is a 4th generation Espiritista, trance medium, exorcist, and animal communicator. Kaitlyn's grounded approach to spirituality guides curious mystics to connect with their authenticity, ancestry, spirit guides, passion, and purpose.