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West Coast Halloween Convention

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.

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Virtually Prepared: Haunt & Attraction Conference

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

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!

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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

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Screamfest Holiday Screening: “Gremlins”

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!

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Monsterpalooza 2019

Monsterpalooza 2019

Monsterpalooza returns to the Pasadena Convention Center April 12th – 14th, 2019.

With over 250 exhibitors, a monster museum display area, makeup demos, celebrity signings, film screenings, and panels, there is something for everyone at this beloved horror convention.

Headlining this year’s event are icons Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead I & II, Army of Darkness, Ash vs. Evil Dead) and Paul Reubens (Pee Wee Herman). Other participating celebrities include Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Wayward Pines), Ken Page (The Nightmare Before Christmas, All Dogs Go to Heaven), Dee Wallace (E.T., The Howling, Critters), and Linda Blair (The Exorcist). The full guest list can be found on Monsterpalooza’s website.

Presentations occur on all three days of the event, with panels on topics such as “Godz and Monsters – The Men Behind Hollywood’s Newest Creature Characters”, “Memory – The Origins of Alien”, and “Halloween Horror Nights – Behind the Screams”.

Their show floor features some of the best artists, makeup vendors, and collectibles dealers in SoCal. A full listing of exhibitors is available here.

Tickets are $30 for Friday & Sunday, $35 for Saturday. Advanced tickets can be purchased at:
http://monsterpalooza.com/spring/tickets.html.

I hope to see you there!

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Fears & Beers: “A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child”

Fears & Beers: “A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child”

Uniting horror lovers year-round, Screamfest presents A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child for their latest Fears & Beers event on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 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.

The fifth installment of the popular franchise focuses on Alice (Lisa Wilcox), a survivor of the fourth, who believes Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) has been eliminated for good. She optimistically hopes to start a life with fellow survivor Dan (Danny Hassel). The nightmares begin soon enough, though, and Alice learns she is pregnant. When her friends start dying, Alice suspects that Freddy is using the fetus within her as a weapon. Can she fight the demon while protecting her unborn child?

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.

This month’s event includes screening of the 5th installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, a Q&A with Lisa Wilcox, Kelly Jo Minter, and other cast (TBA) moderated by Brian Collins of Birth.Movies.Death , and the usual socializing at the theater bar.

I hope to see you there!

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Friday the 13th Screening – Great Horror Campout

Friday the 13th Screening – Great Horror Campout

Looking for a frightfully fun event for this Friday the 13th? If you are in the Los Angeles area, you are in luck – the Great Horror Campout is sponsoring a special screening of Friday the 13th at the Griffith Park Old Zoo.

Hosted by the Great Horror Campout Headmaster, this screening will also include prizes, merchandise, monsters, and photo ops. Come out to see this film as it should be seen – under the stars and with a large group of horror fanatics.

Tickets are on sale now for just $13.

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ScareLA Call for Films 2015

ScareLA Call for Films 2015

Attention filmmakers! ScareLA is now seeking submissions for their 2015 screening room. Both shorts and features are accepted, and you are able to submit as many of your films as your heart desires. Only the best of the best will be screened!

Do you have a film that embodies a Halloween and Haunted Attraction theme? Would you like a shot at screening it during a convention to be seen by the most die hard haunt, horror, and Halloween fans from across Southern California? Dig up your screener and send it in to the ScareLA staff!

Filmmakers whose works are chosen to be screened will receive two one-day admissions to ScareLA and bragging rights. Last year the most popular screenings had 50-100 audience members and with a new venue, more space, and more attendees, expect that number to skyrocket in 2015.

To submit your film, go to: http://scarela.com/scarela-film-submissions/  Fill out the easy submission form for the ScareLA Call for Films 2015 and you’re done!

I hope to see you all there. Happy Hauntings!

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