The Haunting of Pennhurst

The documentary explores the history of Pennhurst, a former institution for disabled people that was later turned into a horror attraction. Through this transformation, it raises questions about the memory of institutionalised people, the representation of disability, and the ethical limits of turning a place of suffering into entertainment.

Post-screening discussion

8:30 pm

A conversation about horror, disability and the memory of institutional spaces, featuring participants from the worlds of film and activism, to be confirmed.

The session invites audiences to enjoy the horror genre while also opening up a critical reflection on who takes centre stage in stories of fear, who gets to tell them, and how the memory of the people who lived at Pennhurst is preserved.

Planned accessibility: the horror experience will be adapted to different participation needs; Catalan Sign Language interpretation, subtitles for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences, and audio description for the screening and discussion are planned, subject to technical confirmation.