This three-day convention in Knoxville, Tennessee celebrates all things horror and Halloween. The event features a lively show floor, performances, panels, and more.
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Comic Con San Diego is the largest comics convention in the world. It takes place annually in San Diego, California and features the best in pop culture, film, and comics. With official and unofficial pop-ups spanning the entire city, there are limitless things to do. There is no way to see it all, so you’d better plan out your days carefully!
Cinema Wasteland specializes in Drive-In movies, posters, & collectibles from the late 1950’s through the 1980’s. They host a bi-annual expo in the Ohio region each spring & autumn. The event includes celebrity guests, Q&A sessions, special events, and a dealers room filled with movie memorabilia, toy, t-shirts, and more.
For over 30 years, Chiller Theater Toy, Model, and Film Expo has hosted celebrities, vendors, and costume parties. Their celebrity guests span the horror, sci-fi, and classic film/television genres. Chiller Theater expos occur twice yearly.
Celebrate all things horror with this fan convention in Raleigh, North Carolina. Carolina Fear Fest is hosted by Arctic Pumpkin Productions, an event management company based in Fayetteville, North Carolina – which also produces “The Devil’s Playground” haunted attraction each Fall.
West Coast Halloween Convention is a 501(c)3 non-profit event that brings together haunters from Oregon and the surrounding states. Founder Ed Roberts started the convention in 2010, held at the Oregon School for the Deaf. WCHC is the only convention that is 100% founded for charity, offering mini-grants to all professionals who are working with autistic and deaf children.
The convention is known for its social mixer events, classes, industry vendors, and special 13th floor hotel rooms with an exclusive bar.
Virtually Prepared: Haunt & Attraction Conference
Virtually Prepared is a haunt & attraction virtual conference taking place on March 28th – 29th, 2020. Register on their website at: https://gantom.zohobackstage.com/VirtuallyPreparedASeasonalAttractionConference?fbclid=IwAR280TtcvHMnxWeHiia-wmH33uoZw5UIZx0xBmu4CaeSpBqGEwV3DFXbikQ#/tickets?lang=en
Covid-19 has derailed all plans for industry events this spring. With major trade shows being postponed/cancelled for the foreseeable future, many of us in the events & attractions industry have lost valuable resources for networking, purchasing, and learning. Spearheaded by Philip Hernandez of Gantom Lighting & Controls and Seasonal Entertainment Source Magazine, Virtually Prepared aims to bring together industry professionals to discuss the challenges we face – both for 2020 and future years.
This online event will include two days of programming using Zoom conference service as well as a virtual show floor. Many of the panels will bring the Covid-19 discussion to the forefront with industry experts weighing in on what haunters and attraction owners can expect in the coming months. They are also courses on prop controllers, courses on planning your upcoming season, and online social events. The virtual show floor will include special offers from vendors and links for online ordering of your favorite props, costumes, and more.
Space in each panel is limited (first-come, first serve), but registration is free. Visit Virtually Prepared’s website to sign up.
A New Format -What Will It Change?
I am looking forward to seeing how this new format for industry events works out. Nothing can fully replicate face-to-face interaction with trade show vendors, but this can open up a myriad of opportunities. We can learn from new experts whose jobs may not allow for time to travel to the usual industry events. We can also network with colleagues around the world who may not be able to afford to travel to standard event locations. As much as I love seeing familiar faces, I hope to see many newcomers to this event as well.
Will this new format change the face of events as we know it? Only time will tell. I hope to “see” all you at this new and exciting event!
See You at the Virtually Prepared Conference 2020!
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Fears & Beers: Leprechaun 5: In the Hood
Uniting horror lovers year-round, Screamfest presents Leprechaun 5: In The Hood for their latest Fears & Beers event on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. The event takes place at the TCL Chinese 6 Theaters (6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028). Tickets are $16.00 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
This fifth installment in the Leprechaun series gets gritty. When three rappers want to get even with a pimp, they accidentally unleash a leprechaun who goes on a killing rampage in tha ‘hood. Starring Warwick Davis, Ice-T, and Anthony Montgomery, this film is going to be fun to see in theaters for this St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
Fears & Beers events include a screening, Q&A, trivia, prizes, and more. They are wonderful events that bring together horror fans from around the area for an evening of socializing and fun. Each ticket includes a free beer for all guests over 21. Also, be on the lookout for a special Leprechaun-themed cocktail at the theater bar.
Check in begins at 6:15 p.m. and doors open at 7:00 p.m. Seating is general admission – first come, first served.
Bring your friends and join us for some St. Patrick’s day fun!
2024 Halloween Shopping
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February 28, 2024
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Reign of Terror’s Ho-Ho-HORROR 2019
Reign of Terror’s Ho-Ho-HORROR 2019
Celebrate a Scary Christmas with Reign of Terror’s Ho-Ho-HORROR event! For two days only, Reign of Terror will operate a special yuletide-themed haunt. Reign of Terror’s halls are decked with dark holiday fare and sinister creatures are stirring. The event takes place on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for Regular Admission, $40 for VIP Express, and $80 for Front of Line Admission. Purchase your tickets early!
The event promises a twisted winter wonderland with foggy snowstorms, bizarre decorations, creepy Christmas trees, and more. You can also find ghoulish characters like a jeering Jack Frost, Rudolph the Rotten Reindeer, and evil elves. Finally, top off the evening with a free photo op with a scary Santa Claus – great for Christmas cards!
About Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror haunted house is Southern California’s largest indoor walk-through attraction. Spanning over 25,000 square feet, the haunt features 9 inter-connected attractions and 115 horrifying rooms. The 2019 attractions include: The Haunted House, Miner’s Revenge, Casa Blood, Quarantine, The Asylum, Infected, Inbred, and Fun House. New for 2019 was Containment.
Reign of Terror is also a haunt that gives more than just chills and thrills. Each year the event raises thousands of dollars for charity through its normal October season as well as special events (such as Valentine’s Day and this new Christmas event).
Reign of Terror's Ho-Ho-HORROR Details
Reign of Terror is located at Janss Marketplace, 197 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, California 91360. Free parking at Janss Marketplace parking garage and surrounding lots. Enter behind Gold’s Gym.
Tickets are available online at: https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.26/070ebc/#/select . All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges allowed. Tickets are only valid for the date selected. Doors open Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. All ticket holders in line by 11:00 p.m. are guaranteed entry to the haunt.
- General Admission: $25
- VIP Entry: $40
- Front of Line: $80
2024 Halloween Shopping
September 4, 2024
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Happy Halloween shopping 2024! For over two decades now, the Halloween shopping season has been my main time for household and clothing purchases. Each year, I love to shop around
5 Must-Dos at Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2024
February 28, 2024
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TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2024 is the premiere haunt industry trade show. For over four decades, it has been the place where haunt industry members gather to network, learn,
57 Ghosts
February 16, 2024
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Take part in a spirited séance aboard the historic – and haunted – Queen Mary with 57 Ghosts. From Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair, this 90-minute immersive experience takes
Screamfest Holiday Screening: “Gremlins”
Start your 2019 holiday season right with a frightfully fun Screamfest Fears & Beers screening of Gremlins. This 35th anniversary screening takes place at the TCL Chinese 6 Theaters in Hollywood on Thursday, December 5th, 2019. The screening begins at 7:30 p.m. with a Q&A to follow . Tickets are $16 and can be purchased via Eventbrite. Check-in begins at 6:15 p.m. (please do not arrive earlier than 6:15 p.m.). Parking at the Hollywood & Highland center is only $3 with validation from the theater.
Fears & Beers events include a screening, Q&A, trivia, prizes, photo ops, and mingling around the theater bar. They are wonderful events that bring together horror fans from around the area for an evening of socializing and fun. You can also try a special Gremlins-themed cocktail from the talented theater bartender.
Actress Frances Lee McCain will appear for a Q&A after the film, and additional cast TBA. Be sure to check back on Screamfest’s website and the official Facebook event page for updates as more cast & crew are announced. McCain’s filmography includes Back to the Future (1985), Footloose (1984), and Stand by Me (1986).
Gremlins (1984)
For those unfamiliar with his holiday horror classic, check out the trailer and synopsis below:
After disobeying the care instructions for his strange and exotic pet, Billy Peltzer accidentally releases a hoard of miniature green monsters upon the formerly idyllic town of Kingston Falls. Billy must unite with his family, friends, and neighbors to stop these mischievous monsters before they take over the town and ruin Christmas for all.
This film is a spectacular showcase of practical effects and puppetry, and an eccentric mix of humor and horror. It is a holiday must-see for the horror-lover. It also reminds us of this important warning:
” So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repair man, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. ‘Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house. “
I hope to see you all at this Screamfest 2019 Holiday Fears & Beers screening of the Christmas classic, Gremlins!
2024 Halloween Shopping
September 4, 2024
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Happy Halloween shopping 2024! For over two decades now, the Halloween shopping season has been my main time for household and clothing purchases. Each year, I love to shop around
5 Must-Dos at Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2024
February 28, 2024
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TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show 2024 is the premiere haunt industry trade show. For over four decades, it has been the place where haunt industry members gather to network, learn,
57 Ghosts
February 16, 2024
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Take part in a spirited séance aboard the historic – and haunted – Queen Mary with 57 Ghosts. From Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair, this 90-minute immersive experience takes
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