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CINEMA
WASTELAND MOVIE AND MEMORABILIA EXPO
OCTOBER 1 - 3, 2010
Strongsville, Ohio
Holiday Inn Select, 15471 Royalton Rd.
Celebrity guests, movies, vendors & more. Guests will include, H.G. Lewis, Camille Keaton, Reggie Bannister, Bill Hinzman, Lloyd Kaufman, Kane Hodder and more.
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H.P.
LOVECRAFT FILM FESTIVAL AND CTHULHU CON
OCTOBER 1 - 3, 2010
Portland, Oregon
Hollywood Theatre
Pretty self explanatory, a Lovecraft inspired film fest and conventions with guests, vendors and more. Guest list and full details TBA.
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DARK WOODS CON
OCTOBER 1 - 3, 2010
Lebanon, Kentucky
Centre Square Convention Center, downtown
A Horror/Paranormal convention featuring horror actors, wrestlers, television and radio personalities, artists, independent filmmakers. Guests so far include Tiffany Shepis and Daniel Emery Taylor (Return of Swamp Thing).
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MONSTER
FEST
OCTOBER 2, 2010
Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Central Library, 298 Cedar Road.
Movie screenings, costume contests, guest speakers, discussion panels, vendors, monster-themed artwork, spooky displays, and kids activities.
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GHOULTIDE
GATHERING
OCTOBER 2, 2010
Northville, Michigan
Mill Race Village, 215 Griswold.
A Halloween Art show offering "an unexpected variety of styles and mediums. Inspired by the antique, the whimsical and the magical."
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EERIE HORROR FEST
OCTOBER 7 - 10, 2010
Erie, Pennsylvania
Warner Theatre
Film festival a horror convention together. Best of both worlds. Celebrities so far include Stephen Geoffreys (Fright Night) and Joe Pilato (Day of the Dead).
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SPOOKY
EMPIRE'S ULTIMATE HORROR WEEKEND
OCTOBER 8 - 10, 2010
Orlando, Florida
The Wyndham Resort, Orlando
8th annual horror convention wth celebrities including John Carpenter, an ANOES reunion (with Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, & John Saxon), Gary & Jake Busey, Betsy Palmer and Tom Savini. Vendors, seminars, live bands, costume contest, etc. Also includes the Freak Show Film Fest.
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BLOODAPALOOZA
OCTOBER 8 - 10, 2010
Dallas, Texas
Market Hall
CANCELLED An even that is "Extreme in every way" with exhibits, Tattoo artists, live music, freak shows, midget wrestling, Horror movies, vendors and a Horror House.
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WOLF'S
DEN
POSTPONED
(New dates TBA)
Peabody, Massachusetts
Holiday Inn, One Newbury Street
Horror and model kit convention with celebrities including Joe Bob Briggs, Caroline Munro, Brinke Stevens and Michelle Bauer.
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THE
INTERNATIONAL HORROR & SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 14 - 17, 2010
Tempe, Arizona
Madcap Theatersm 730 S. Mill Ave
Film fest, celebrity guests, vendors and parties. Full details TBA.
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ROCK
AND SHOCK
OCTOBER 15 - 17, 2010
Worcester, Massachusetts
The DCU Center& The Palladium
Film fest, celebrity guests including George Romero, Ruggero Deodato, Adrienne Barbeau, Scout Taylor Compton and David Hess. Also vendors and Bands including GWAR.
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WEEKEND
OF HORRORS
OCTOBER 15 - 17, 2010
Los Angeles, California
Marriott Burbank Airport
Celebrity guests including Bruce Campbell, Sid Haig, Ken Foree, Frank Henenlotter and William Lustig. Vendors, Bands, art, films, zombie walk, and - Jeffrey Combs as Edgar Allan Poe in the one man play, "Nevermore" directed by Stuart Gordon!
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ARCANA
OCTOBER 15 - 17, 2010
St. Paul, Minnesota
The Best Western, Bandana Square
"A convention of the dark fantastic." This year's guest of honor is Caitlin R. Kiernan. Programming includes panels, talks, and films, plus an interview and reading with the Guest of Honor. Also a book and art auction and the presentation of the Minnesota Fantasy Award.
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BIG
BEAR HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 15 - 17, 2010
Big Bear Lake, California
Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd.
An independent horror film showcase, with screenings, seminars, workshops, and an awards ceremony.
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TERROR
FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 19 - 23, 2010
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venues TBA
An international independent film festival. Accepting submmissions, full details to be announced in August & September.
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SACRAMENTO
HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 21 - 24, 2010
Sacramento, California
Colonial Theatre
An "enhanced" horror film fest which will include live music, performance art, interactive games, costume contests, and comedy all hosted by horror host personalities.
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SPOOKY
MOVIE
OCTOBER 21 - 24, 2010
Washington, D.C.
AFI Silver Theatre & more.
The Washington, D.C. International Horror Film Festival.
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RHODE
ISLAND INTERNATIONAL HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 21 - 24, 2010
Providence, Rhode Island
Multiple venues
Dozens of horror films from across the globe plus special events.
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KNOXVILLE
HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 22 - 23, 2010
Knoxville, Tennessee
Relix Variety Theatre - 1208 Central Avenue
Two packed nights of movies, shorts, trailers a screenplay contest, music, special guests and events.
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SCI
FI HORROR WEEKEND
OCTOBER 22 - 23, 2010
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa Select Hotel & Conference Center, 5000 East Skelly Drive
Celebs, Gaming, Charles Band's Full Moon Roadshow and more.
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GHOULARDIFEST
OCTOBER 22 - 24, 2010
Parma, Ohio
UAW Hall, 5615 Chevrolet Blvd.
"A Fun Filled Weekend of nostalgia, Sci-Fi, Horror and comedy". Local celebs, Ohio TV hosts and more.
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MR.
HUSH WEEKEND OF FEAR
OCTOBER 22 - 24, 2010
Matamoras, Pennsylvania
Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing.
Convention with vedors, events and celebrities including Stephen Geoffreys (Fright Night), Betsy Palmer, Steve Dash, and Tiffany Shepis (so far).
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NECRONOMICON
OCTOBER 22 - 24, 2010
St Petersburg, Florida
Hilton Bayfront, 333 First Street South.
29th annual literary convention for science fiction, fantasy and horror fans. Authors, panels, events, vendors.
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MONSTER
BASH MOVIE MARATHON
OCTOBER 23, 2010
Ligonier, Pennsylvania
Ligonier Theatre, 208 West Main Street
The folks who bring you the Monster Bash convention are holding a one-day movie marathon of classic horrors with guests (including Night of the Living Dead cast) and vendors.
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HORROR SOCIETY FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 23 - 24, 2010
Chicago, Illinois
Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Film Fest with guests & vendors. Movies include Demons, Chopping Mall, TerrorVision, Slices of Life and Satan Hates You.
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HALLOWEEN
HORROR EXPO
OCTOBER 23 - 24, 2010
Niles, Ohio
Eastwood Mall Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd.
The show provides fans with celebrity guests, vendors, Filmmakers, horror movies, live entertainment, horror movie casting calls, contests, and much more.
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VAMPIRE
FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 28 - 31, 2010
New Orleans, Louisiana
Location TBA
Film festival "to showcase the artistry of filmmakers who work in this supernatural genre, to further the mythology and lore of vampires and share it with the mortal world." Events, Panels, Parties and more.
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SOUTH
AFRICAN HORRORFEST
OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Cape Town, South Africa
The Labia Theatre, Orange Street
Film festival showcasing horror, the macabre & the strange from around the world. Also literary readings, live soundtracks played to silent films, and more.
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CHILLER
THEATRE
OCTOBER 29 - 31, 2010
Parsippany, New Jersey
Hilton Parsippany
The annual mega-event, always a huge guest list which this year will include Zacherley, Tom Savini, Linda Blair and for Italian Invasion III: a City of the Living Dead 30th anniversary reunion!
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ZOMBCON
OCTOBER 29 - 31, 2010
Seattle, Washington
The Seattle Center + various venues.
"The world's first zombie fan culture convention" with exhibitors, workshops, panels, films, gaming and a Zombie Prom.
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CARNIVAL
OF FRIGHT
OCTOBER 29 - 31, 2010 - POSTPONED!
Hudson Valley, New York
Hudson Valley Resort & Spa.
Postponed - Horror/Paranormal convention with guests including Danielle Harris, Kane Hodder, R.A. Milhailoff, panels, ghost hunts, costume ball, etc.
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