BE ADVISED: On Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, nearby events at Exposition Park and the University of Southern California will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Fright Nights: Unrequited Love with Creature from the Black Lagoon

A discussion with filmmakers and authors

Author Mallory O'Meara, artist and filmmaker Micheline Pitt and moderator Claire Dunlap on stage during the Fright Nights event

Join our conversation with Mallory O'Meara, author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon and artist and filmmaker Micheline Pitt, moderated by Claire Dunlap, producer of Midsummer Scream Halloween and Horror Convention. We explore the classic horror film, Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), and dissect how scientific discoveries have stirred fear and inspired creativity in people past and present.