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Phantasmagoria Nights: Vintage Horror Projections – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Explore the history of early image projection and magic lanterns, watch a Victorian era phantasmagoria show featuring images from 19th-century slides, and try making projector slides. For ages 12 and up; the screening includes fantasy horror.
- Date and time
- Location
- Mackin House · 1116 Brunette Avenue · Coquitlam · V3K 1G2
- Organizer
- Coquitlam Heritage Society
About this event
The event explores the history of early image projection through a presentation on magic lanterns, followed by a Victorian era phantasmagoria show featuring footage from slides made in the 1800s. Phantasmagoria is an early form of horror theatre, and the programme includes vintage animations. Participants can also try making their own projector slides.
Two separate Friday sessions run from 6 to 8:30 pm, on October 9 and October 16. This occurrence is on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Mackin House.
For ages 12 and up. The screening includes fantasy horror, and parental discretion is advised. The show may not be suitable for people sensitive to flashing lights.