Icons of Darkness Exhibition Coming to Los Angeles at The Montalbán
Icons of Darkness Exhibition Coming to Los Angeles at The Montalbán
Image from the personal collection of Rich Correll.
Cinematic buffs, sci-fi fans, cosplay enthusiasts, and horror aficionados… you are in store for an immersive experience that will include all three entertainment levels at The Montalbán, utilizing the entire 18,000 square-feet of the 93-year old venue during the Icons of Darkness exhibit!
Behold if you dare as beheaded beasts, blood-gushing villains, 14-foot aliens, and the world’s most beloved blockbuster heroes converge on Los Angeles for an immersive entertainment experience. Icons of Darkness (IOD) will premiere at The Montalbán in partnership with TV actor, writer, producer, and director Richard “Rich” Correll. Feast your eyes on one of the most extensive, privately owned collections of its kind, IOD will offer a walking tour of props, artifacts, and memorabilia from movies spanning almost 100 years of Hollywood history.
Hundreds of films will be represented, including Frankenstein, The Exorcist, Star Wars, Iron Man, Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, Joker, and Harry Potter.
This image is from the personal collection of Rich Correll.
Valued at over $13 million, Correll’s entire collection of more than 3,000 timeless pieces hail from a gamut of film productions. From classic black-and-white films to movies with computer-generated imagery (CGI), and all eras in between, the exhibition is designed to entertain and educate film lovers of all ages. Icons of Darkness comprises 65 percent of Correll’s full collection—of which the public has seen only 25 percent to date.
Enjoy Screen-Used Artifacts, Life-Like Replicas, and Never-Before-Seen Props Amassed By Hollywood’s Rich Correll
Here’s just a sample of what patrons will be able to see:
The original Xenomorph costume from Alien (1979), which features the designs of the (then-unknown and now influential) designer, H.R. Giger.
The full-sized Queen Alien from Aliens (1986), which solidified the sci-fi career of one of Hollywood’s most notable film directors, James Cameron.
Michael Keaton’s original Batsuit from the Tim Burton classic, Batman (1989), which led to the birth of the modern-day superhero film.
Original items from Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) and Steven Spielberg’s dinosaur classic Jurassic Park (1993), which employed early CGI.
Work from famous horror authors, Stephen King’s It (1990), Clive Barker’s Hellraiser (1987), and William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist (1973).
Hugh Jackman’s battle arena Wolverine suit from X-men (2000).
Work from the seven-time Academy Award-winning makeup artist Rick Baker, from films How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Planet of the Apes (1997), and An American Werewolf in London (1982).
A stable of props, figures, and costumes including life casts of Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Jr., and Boris Karloff representing “Dracula” (1931), The Wolfman (1941), and Frankenstein (1931).
Safety First
Adhering to local public health guidelines upon opening, The Montalbán will ensure that Icons of Darkness is a safe space for patrons by implementing the following:
mandating face coverings for all staff, security, and guests.
requiring reservations in order to limit the number of guests allowed in at one time.
providing a time limit for each group.
prohibiting anyone from touching the exhibit items.
requiring guests to maintain a 6-foot distance from non-household members in their group.
providing a one-way entry and one-way exit at the venue.
Your tour doesn’t end there! The Monster Midway, a special Halloween-themed carnival, will give visitors an exclusive, bonus experience at the end of their tour. You will get the chance to indulge in “Zombie Brain Smash”, “Mausoleum Ring Toss”, and “Skeleball” while playing games on the roof of The Montalbán in the heart of Hollywood, CA!
ICONS OF DARKNESS: RUNNING AS AN EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED ENGAGEMENT FALL 2020
1615 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028
Box Office: (323) 461-6999
Reservations are required in order to limit the number of guests allowed in at one time. Tickets will be on sale soon. Please call the box office at 323-461-6999 or visit https://www.themontalban.com/icons-of-darkness or follow them on FB HERE for the latest information.
