Special Effects in Horror with Tom Bellissimo

Frightfully talented special effects supervisor Tom Bellissimo takes museum visitors behind the scenes of some of his best-known work, including designs for Saw (2004), From Dusk till Dawn (1996), and The Mask (1994).

Free with museum admission

Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Note: This program is not recommended for children.

Courtesy Tom Bellissimo

Quentin Tarantino, Tom Bellissimo, and George Clooney on the set of From Dusk till Dawn (1996).

Know Before You Go

  • Plan your Visit
  • Accessibility

Related Events

Graphic for "MUSEUM AFTER DARK" featuring a high-contrast, stylized close-up of an open, shouting mouth drenched in high-saturated red light against a black background.

Special Events

Museum After Dark

Celebrate Halloween at the Academy Museum with a goth-themed after-hours party: cocktails, tarot readings, a special guest, and a screening of The Craft (1996).

Related Content