If you can't wait for our HorrorHound Weekend this November in Indiana, head on down to Florida for this year's Screamfest Convention and film festival, which takes place October 19-21 at the Wydham Orlando Resort. At the convention you can meet Robert Englund, Gunnar Hansen, Kane Hodder and tons of other guests, watch movies and dig some horror-themed bands. Click the link for more info and enjoy the only Screamfest for B-D.
Sean Clark will also be at Screamfest, make sure to come out and see him and while your there check out...
SCREAMFEST 2007
FLORIDA'S LARGEST HORROR CONVENTION
OCTOBER 19 – 21, 2007
www.SpookyEmpire.com
FLORIDA'S LARGEST HORROR CONVENTION RETURNS
THE ONLY PLACE TO MEET THE "REAL" FREDDY KRUEGER, JASON VORHEES, LEATHERFACE, PINHEAD & MICHAEL MYERS
Orlando, FL - Screamfest is back... and this time they're bringing in the big guns! Robert "Freddy Kreuger" Englund, Kane "Jason Vorhees" Hodder, Gunner "Leatherface" Hansen, Doug "Pinhead' Bradley, Brad "Michael Myers" Loree and Shawnee "Saw" Smith headline the biggest horror convention in Florida.
Screamfest is a convention for horror fans of all ages, and takes place October 19 - 21, 2007 at The Wyndham Orlando Resort (8001 International Drive) in Orlando FL. The show will include celebrity guests, artists, vendors, Q&A's, parties, costume contests, Tattoo artists, workshops, panels, live music, the Freakshow Horror Film Festival, The Zombie Walk, photoshoots and more!
Over 75 guests have already been announced for the show including:
* Robert Englund: The star of Nightmare on Elm Street. The only place in Florida to meet the real Freddy Krueger!
* Gunner Hansen: The star of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The only place in Florida to meet the real Leatherface!
* Kane Hodder: The star of Friday the 13th. The only place in Florida to meet the real Jason Vorhees!
* Shawnee Smith: The star of Saw (Amanda), plus: The Blob, Summer School and Steven King's The Stand.
* Doug Bradley: The star of Hellraiser. The one and only Pinhead!
* Brad Loree: The star of Halloween (Michael Myers).
* Ricou Browning: The star of the original The Creature from the Black Lagoon (The Creature).
* David Naughton: The star of the An American Werewolf in London (The Werewolf).
* William Forsythe: The star of The Devil's Rejects & Rob Zombie's Halloween (Ronnie White).
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* Betsy Palmer: The star of Friday the 13th (Mrs. Vorhees).
In addition to the incredible guests listed above, This years Screamfest will feature several Horror reunions including:
* The stars of the Halloween films: Danielle Harris, Daeg Faerch, Brad Loree, William Forsythe and John Michael Graham.
* The stars of Friday the 13th part 3: Richard Brooker, Catherine Parks, Harry Manfredini, Anne Gaybis, Nick Savage, Larry Zerner, David Katims and Dana Kimmel.
* The Living Dead films: Bill Hinzman, Marilyn Eastman, Barry Anderson, Gary Klar and Tom Savini.
Other events and appearances of interest include:
* The Screamfest Artist row: Meet some of the biggest names in Horror artwork, including: Gris Grimly, Basil Gogos, Dave Cook and dozens more!
* The Screamfest Zombie Walk: On Friday, October 19th 2007 the living dead will rise, as hundreds (thousands?) of zombies make their way down International Drive in an attempt to beat the world record for the largest Zombie walk in the world. This event will be hosted by the original zombie Bill Hinzman (Night of the Living Dead) and Tom Savini (Dawn of the Dead).
* The Freakshow Film Festival: The largest horror film festival in Florida. All films are by invitation only and have been screened by the Freakshow committee.
* The Tattoo room: Over a dozen of Florida's finest tattoo artists all together in one room!
* The Screamfest Costume Contest: A showcase of the scariest and spookiest costumes out there! This years winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize.
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* Live Music: As always, Screamfest brings in some incredible bands. This years line up includes: Creature Feature, Voltaire, The Undertaker and His Pals, Gargamel, The Green Gobyn Project, Spectremen and more!
For a schedule of events and appearances: visit www.spookyempire.com
Tickets are $25 for one day or $35 for a (3) day weekend pass.
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