New York Fangoria Con

June 1, 2009 on 7:37 pm | In Uncategorized | No Comments

Hey horror fans, we wanted to let you know that this weekend will find all the coolest ghouls descending upon the Jacob Javits Center in NYC for the New York Fangoria Weekend of Horrors (June 5-7). I could go on about how cool it is, but this press release lays it all out for you, so enjoy and maybe I’ll see you there:

“FANGORIA’s Weekend of Horrors” Brings the Best of Horror June 5-7, 2009 Back to New York City!

“Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors” returns to New York City June 5 thru 7 with a thrilling line-up of top terror talent from both film and television. This fright-filled event takes place at the gargantuan Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, with show hours Friday, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM and Saturday/Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Scream Celebrity guests scheduled to appear include: acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro, director of PAN’S LABYRINTH, THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE, BLADE II and the HELLBOY movies; master of Italian horror Dario Argento, the maestro behind SUSPIRIA, DEEP RED, TENEBRAE, OPERA, MOTHER OF TEARS and new GIALLO; Tobe Hooper, director of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, POLTERGEIST, ’SALEM’S LOT, TOOLBOX MURDERS and MASTERS OF HORROR; “Godfather of Gore” Herschell Gordon Lewis, the director of BLOOD FEAST, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS!, WIZARD OF GORE and many others; Tom Savini, makeup FX legend from DAWN OF THE DEAD, FRIDAY THE 13TH, MANIAC and many more, as well as actor from FROM DUSK TILL DAWN and GRINDHOUSE; Larry Fessenden, cult director of HABIT, WENDIGO and THE LAST WINTER, previewing new productions I SELL THE DEAD and THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL; Dennis Paoli, screenwriter of RE-ANIMATOR, FROM BEYOND, BODY SNATCHERS, MASTERS OF HORROR, DAGON, CASTLE FREAK, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM and many more; and Michael Dougherty, writer/director of TRICK ‘R TREAT and screenwriter of SUPERMAN RETURNS and X2.

Three special horror reunions/panels include:

☛ LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT Reunion: with original baddies David Hess, Fred Lincoln, Jeramie Rain and Marc Sheffler

☛ TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE Movies Reunion: with actresses Marilyn Burns & Caroline Williams.

☛ FRIDAY THE 13TH Tribute: with Betsy Palmer, the deadly Mrs. Voorhees, and her “sons”—Jason actors Kane Hodder and C.J. Graham

☛ DEAD AIR Panel world premiere screening of the new zombie flick; introduced by cast members Josh Feinman and Elle Travis.
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More of the fright field’s favorite faces will also appear at the Fango Convention: Doug Bradley, HELLRAISER’s Pinhead and star of new Clive Barker film BOOK OF BLOOD; James Marsters, beloved Spike of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and ANGEL, as well as the series SMALLVILLE and TORCHWOOD; Ashley Laurence, actress from HELLRAISER films; Tony Darrow, much loved actor/comic from STREET TRASH, THE SOPRANOS, GOODFELLAS and LYNCH MOB, a new gangster horror flick; Robin Sherwood, actress from TOURIST TRAP and BLOW OUT; Lesleh Donaldson, Canadian actress from HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME, CURTAINS, DEADLY EYES, FUNERAL HOME and FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE SERIES; and Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni, Argento actress from MOTHER OF TEARS, OPERA and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.

A jam-packed indie horror movie festival and advance previews will be featured throughout the weekend of such films as FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP, ORPHAN, Rob Zombie’s HALLOWEEN 2 and HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO, THE CHILDREN, PANDORUM, WRONG TURN 3 and many others!

Contests are back! Fangoria Weekend will host a Spooks Model Competition, a Creepy Costume Contest and a Terrifying Savage Tattoo Contest, that will offer cash and prizes to the winners.

A dealer’s room will be filled with vendors selling horror film merchandise. Plus, tons of cool collectible giveaways will be available while supplies last and a prize-filled costume contest will take place.

On Saturday evening at 7:30 PM, James Marsters will perform live in concert as a part of Fangoria weekend. A separate ticket price is required.

“FANGORIA’s Weekend of Horrors” is sponsored by Tattoo Savage, Coffin Case, Baby Tattoo, Anchor Bay Entertainment, Premiere Props, Schector Guitar Research, Suicide Girls and co-produced by FANGORIA Magazine (www.fangoria.com), the world’s most popular publication for readers who enjoy horror in film, television and other media, and Creation Entertainment, the leading entertainment marketing and merchandising company.

General admission tickets are available in advance through www.creationent.com, Friday is $20 and Saturday and Sunday is $22. At the door tickets are, Friday, $20 and Saturday and Sunday, $25. Tickets for children 7-12 are $15 at the door only, and children six and under are free with parent or guardian. Tickets for the Saturday night concert are $25.

For further information, call Creation Entertainment, 818/409-0960 or visit our website at www.creationent.com.

–TJ