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SHRIEKFEST HORROR/SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 1 - 4, 2009
Los Angeles, California
5300 Melrose, Hollywood
An "international festival and screenplay competition dedicated to getting horror/thriller/sci-fi/fantasy filmmakers and screenwriters the recognition they deserve."
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SCI-FI
HORROR WEEKEND
OCTOBER 2 - 3, 2009
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa Convention Center, 100 Civic Center , Tulsa OK 74103
A Return of the Living Dead reunion. Nuff said!
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ATLANTA
HORRORFEST 4
OCTOBER 2 - 4, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia
Lenny's Bar and The Plaza Theater.
Buried Alive Film Fest, bands (Dwarves, Horror Pops, tons more), Zombie Walk, art show & more.
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CINEMA
WASTELAND MOVIE AND MEMORABILIA EXPO
OCTOBER 2 - 4, 2009
Strongsville, Ohio
Holiday Inn Select, 15471 Royalton Rd.
Celebrity guests including Caroline Munro, John Russo, Russ Streiner, Horror Hosts, plus movies, vendors & more.
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H.P
LOVECRAFT FILM FESTIVAL & CTHULHU CON
OCTOBER 2 - 4, 2009
Portland, Oregon
Hollywood Theatre
"The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival promotes the works of H.P. Lovecraft, literary horror, and weird tales through the cinematic adaptations by professional and amateur filmmakers."
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MADISON
HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 3 - 4, 2009
Madison, Wisconsin
Market Square Cinema, 6604 Odana Road, Madison, WI
The Madison Horror Film Festival spotlights short and feature horror genre films from around the world. In addition to great films, there will also be vendors, guest speakers and more. "Master Class" will be taught by Lloyd Kaufman of Troma.
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EERIE
HORROR FEST
OCTOBER 8 - 11, 2009
Erie, Pennsylvania
Warner Theatre
"A four day celebration of independent cinema, featuring special celebrity guests, screenings and workshops." This year will feature Lost Boys and Phantasm reunions.
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SPOOKY
EMPIRE'S ULTIMATE HORROR WEEKEND
OCTOBER 9 - 11, 2009
Orlando, Florida
The Wyndham Resort, Orlando
7th annual horror convention wth Celebrity guests (George Romero, H.G. Lewis, Barbeau, Moseley, Haig, Hinzman, plus a Halloween 2 reunion and more), vendors, seminars, Live bands, etc. Part of the Ultimate Horror Weekend will be the Freak Show Film Fest.
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SOULSFEST
PARA-HORROR CON
OCTOBER 10, 2009
Beaumont, Texas
The Julie Rogers Theatre
Seminars, Vendors, Celebrity Ghost hunters.
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ZOMBIE
CON X
OCTOBER 10 - 11, 2009
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel and Convention Center
Horror Celebrities including David Emge, Scott Reiniger, Kyra Schon, Bill Hinzman, Dee Wallace, Eugene Clark and Tom Atkins. Plus Vendors, Independent movies, Contests, Seminars, Charity raffles, etc.
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ROCK
AND SHOCK
OCTOBER 16 - 18, 2009
Worcester, Massachusetts
"3 Days of Monsters, Music and Mayhem". Announced so far: Derek Mears, John Kassir (The Cryptkeeper) and performances by The Misfits, Type O Negative.
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SHOCK
IT TO ME!
OCTOBER 16 - 18, 2009
San Francisco, California
Castro Theatre
Classic Film Fest with horror hosts, live spook shows and celebrity guests.
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CRYPTICON
OCTOBER 16 - 18, 2009
Houston, Texas
Reliant Center, One Reliant Park, Houston, TX
Houston's "First real horror convention in 15 years! Three days of Music, Monsters, Comics, Games and... Mayhem!" Guests include Adrienne Barbeau, Dee Wallace, Edwin Neal, Terri McMinn, Jonathan Breck, Kristy Swanson, Michael Berryman, Parrish Randall, and more.
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NASHVILLE
COMIC & HORROR FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 17 - 18, 2009
Nashville, Tennessee
Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Dick Warlock, Bill Johnson, Mike Christopher (Hare Krishna zombie), Brian O'Halloran (Clerks) and more.
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TERROR
FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 20 - 24, 2009
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Horror Film Fest with cash prizes.
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SPOOKY
MOVIE
OCTOBER 22 - 25, 2009
Washington DC
Area Theaters
Horror Film Fest with guests and awards.
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FLASHBACK
WEEKEND
OCTOBER 23 - 25, 2009
Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois
Location TBD
Annual Horror convention with guests and events. Tony Todd, Lance Henriksen and more TBA.
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MOTOR
CITY NIGHTMARES
OCTOBER 23 - 25, 2009
Detroit, Michigan
Sheraton Detroit Novi, 21111 Haggerty Road, Novi, MI 48375
Horror convention with celebrity guests, vendors, tattoo and costume contests.
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LIVING
DEAD FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 30 - OCTOBER 31, 2009
Evans City, Pennsylvania
TBA
2nd annual festival celebrating Night of the Living Dead with screening, guests from the film and gala. Organized by crew member Gary Streiner, it takes place in the PA town where the movie was shot.
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CHILLER
THEATRE
OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1, 2009
Parsippany, New Jersey
Hilton Parsippany, One Hilton Court
TONS of guests, model and art contest, dealers, etc. Guests include ZACHERLEY, Mickey Rooney, George Lazenby, Lance Guest, Danielle Harris, Jake Busey.
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FANGORIA
TRINITY OF TERRORS
OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1, 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada
Palms Casino Resort
Amazing Show! Guests include Bruce Campbell, Roger Corman, John Waters, George Romero, more and more and more.
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