Horror Nights Q&A at Blumfest

IAAPA Expo is in Orlando, Florida, this week from November 14th – 18th. Come with industry professionals worldwide to learn and experience what’s new, innovative, and next in the global attraction industry. The event features an expansive trade show floor, industry mixers, educational programming, and behind-the-scenes tours of area attractions. Notable Halloween-related programming includes: The Right “BOO” for Your Brand (Tuesday @ 4:00 p.m.) with Creative Director Scott Swenson and Let’s Get Spooky! Transforming Your Attraction for Halloween Season (Wednesday @ 8:30 a.m.) hosted by Matt Marberry (Director of Business Development at Odd-o-T’s Entertainment) and Dan Carro (Creative Director at Godwin’s Gatorland). Learn about IAAPA Expo and purchase tickets at the event’s official website. 

The Scare Factor will host its annual Monster Bash at Nightmare on Edgewood (Indianapolis, IN) this Saturday, November 19th. Monster Bash is an after-season party for haunters featuring an incredible party atmosphere, a LIVE haunt tour with an award-winning attraction, free drinks, music, a costume contest with cash prizes and awards, door prizes, cash-and-carry vendors, Haunters Against Hate Drag Show, and The Scare Factor’s very own Awards Ceremony. Anyone affiliated with the haunt industry – whether you work for a haunt or related vendor or organization – is invited to purchase a ticket to attend. Tickets are still available online for $25 and include 2 drink tickets, live haunt tour of Nightmare on Edgewood, interactive attractions, and more.

Iconic stars from Hollywood’s latest thrillers and timeless favorites anchor a weekend of holiday horror as Season’s Screamings announces its finalized program of spooky fa-la-la fun at the Pasadena Convention Center (Pasadena, CA), December 2-4. Keith David, star of this year’s NOPE, and Henry Thomas (The Haunting of Hill House, Ouija) – who we all first loved as Elliott in E.T. – are both part of a great line-up of stars who will greet fans,” said David Markland, Season’s Screamings Executive Director and Co-Founder. “We will also welcome legends like Imagineer Bob Gur and Sara Karloff – daughter of Boris Karloff.” Steven Weber, known by horror fans for his work in The Shining mini-series and Tales from the Crypt, and Annabeth Gish – who starred in Midnight Mass – are also on the long list of meet and greet guests. Saturday’s panels include: “The Shining Legacy” – Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Stephen King’s The Shining and the 25th anniversary of the Mick Garris directed TV mini-series adaptation with Mike Flanagan (director of Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The Shining), Steven Weber (Jack Torrance in The Shining mini-series), Henry Thomas (Torrance in Doctor Sleep), Mick Garris and other special guests. Moderated by Fangoria’s KINGCAST; “How the Grinch Stole Our Hearts” – A heartfelt discussion about How the Grinch Stole Christmas! with Sara Karloff, whose father, Boris Karloff, narrated the beloved animated classic, members of animation legend Chuck Jones’ family, and Emmy Award-winning Animator and Director Phil Roman, who was part of the team that brought the Grinch to life. Sunday’s panels include: “A Scary Little Christmas” Author Matt Dupee moderates a panel about holiday horror films with the stars of genre favorites, Robert Brian Wilson (Silent Night, Deadly Night) Eric Freeman (Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2) and Scott MacDonald (Jack Frost); and “Flanaverse Reunion” – Cast members of The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Doctor Sleep and more join director Mike Flanagan for a talk about the making of his The Haunting anthology series on Netflix and other projects. Kate Siegel, Henry Thomas, Alex Essoe, and Annabeth Gish are scheduled to appear. The full, up-to-date schedule with times, vendors, guests, and more will be available soon via the Midsummer Scream app. Tickets are on sale now starting at $30 – $37.50 for One-Day General Admission, $60 for Weekend General Admission, and $95 for Weekend Naughty List VIP Tickets.