Horror as a genre has exploded over the last decade with more and more horror themed conventions and 2020 is no exception with hundreds of conventions happening this year!
Texas Frightmare, a convention held annually in Dallas at the Hyatt Regency Hotel is one of the big ones. According to their website “Texas Frightmare Weekend hosts celebrity appearances, autograph signings, screenings, exclusive parties and horror memorabilia vendors from all over the country.” Some of the most notable guest appearances at the convention have been John Carpenter, Robert Englund, George A. Romero, and Danny Trejo. The convention last from May 1st to 3rd.
Monsterpalooza, another big horror conventions showcases tons of practical effects make-up among other things. Starting in 2008, Monsterpalooza has quickly soared to the top of horror conventions and is known internationally as the place to see incredible monsters and meet other horror enthusiast. Their website says that it is the longest running “Celebration of the Art of Monsters and Movie Magic.” The convention is held every year in Pasadena, California and last from May 8th- 10th at the Pasadena Convention Center. Guests for this year include Matthew Lillard, Kane Hodder and Anthony Micheal Hall.
The last on my list, but certainly not the last of the year, is Monster-Mania Con. Monster-Mania takes place from March 13th-15th as well as August 14th-16th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. If you miss those two dates or don’t live near New Jersey, another will be taking place in Hunt Valley, Maryland on October 23-25th. Like the conventions before it, Monster-Mania is the place to meet horror actors, see amazing cosplays as well as buy horror merchandise. This year Monster-Mania is hosting a Childs Play reunion, with most of the original cast making an appearance. Danny Trejo and David Harbour will also be making an appearance along with many others.
Those three only scratch the surface of what horror conventions are taking place this year. I encourage anyone with an interest in horror to do their research on a location near them and go experience the joy for themselves
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