Explore Chicago’s starring role in horror cinema through two cult classics: Brian De Palma’s The Fury (1978), a supernatural thriller featuring psychic experiments and a climactic sequence at the indoor amusement park Old Chicago, and Child’s Play (1988), where the infamous killer doll Chucky wreaks havoc across the city. 

Along the way, Dr. Kelli Marshall uncovers the production histories, inspirations, and Chicago landmarks tied to these films, while briefly spotlighting other local horrors such as Candyman, Flatliners, and Contagion. This hour-long talk blends film history, creepy thrills, and Chicago’s cinematic legacy.