Screamfest: House of Curses
51 Poland Street
51 Poland St, London W1F 7ND, UK
England
51.5142718
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Description
This Halloween, The Kraken is bringing a new kind of existential horror to the UK by opening what could be the world’s most dangerous art gallery. That’s because the temporary exhibition will, for the first time, bring together the most notorious haunted and cursed artworks and objects in the country, all known to have inflicted terror and suffering upon those that have gazed upon them.
Expertly curated by art historian and critic, Ruth Millington, the House of Curses comprises six psychologically thrilling themed mini-exhibits, including ‘Cursed Creatures’, ‘Possessed Children’ and modern day Creepypasta ‘Internet Lore’, with visitors receiving a walkthrough audio guide delving into the haunted backstories of each piece.
Among the 'exorcibits' is one of the UK's most haunted items - The Grace Doll - that is known as the UK's ‘Annabelle’ and has been seen to move inside her enclosed glass box and threaten to 'burn [visitors’] eyes out.’ Other haunting pieces of work include the fire-starting Crying Boy painting and Damian Hirst's 'The Dream is Dead' skull.
With a menu of cocktails inspired by the haunted artworks, as well as burning sage-laced drinks to ward away evil, shell-shocked guests can begin to unwind in the bar, where they’ll also find a tarot card reader and Zoltar machine for further evening thrills.
Tickets for Screamfest: House of Curses cost £10 and include entry and two free drinks, including a welcome drink. The exhibition is live from Thursday 31st October through to Saturday 2nd November at 51 Poland Street, London W1F 7ND and guests can select a ticketed session between 5-8pm and 8-11pm.
Walk-in sessions are also available on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November, between 12pm and 4pm on a first-come-first-served basis. As these session are free of charge, free drinks will not be available, however the Kraken bar will be open.
Please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility requirements.
Terms and conditions
Guests attending the first session (5pm to 8pm) must enter before 7pm. The experience will end for them at 8pm.
Guests attending the second session (8pm to 11pm) must enter before 10pm. The experience will end for them at 11pm.
All guests must be 18+
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Category
Galleries
Tickets
Thursday 31st October: 5pm - 8pm (Last Entry 7pm)
10.0
GBP
60
Friday 1st November: 5pm - 8pm (Last Entry 7pm)
10.0
GBP
88
Saturday 2nd November: 5pm - 8pm (Last Entry 7pm)
10.0
GBP
90
Thursday 31st October: 8pm - 11pm (Last Entry 10pm)
10.0
GBP
46
Friday 1st November: 8pm-11pm (Last Entry 10pm)
10.0
GBP
90
Saturday 2nd November: 8pm-11pm (Last Entry 10pm)
10.0
GBP
90
