Horrorhound Weekend
Destination Cincinnati, Ohio
Occasionally on BuckeyeBoogeyman you will get to hear my experiences at various conventions I attend. This weekend will be no different as I travel southbound on interstate 71 to attend what has turned into an annual event: Horrorhound Weekend in the 'Nati. As with many conventions there are a few themes floating around this year's star studded event.
These themes are: Re-Animator, Halloween 4, Stepfather Saga with a touch of Ghostbusters. The moment I saw the line-up, I instantly got excited. A few featured guests are Malcom McDowell (Clockwork Orange and Halloween), Linda Blair (The Exorcist), Harvey Stephens (The Omen) and Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator). As a avid collector of all things that are horror - I will open up my wallet for an attempt at a few autograph opportunities and some collectible treasures.
For those that have never attended a horror convention a few things to keep in mind, I will call this Buckeye's quick cliff notes on what to expect.
- Featured guests = long autograph lines
- Expect to pay on average $20 per autograph regardless of whether or not you already have your item. Almost ever guest will have 8x10 available for purchase.
- A lot of memorabilia dealers - if you are only able to attend 1 day - I would always recommend Saturday especially if you are getting signatures - why you ask - Yes, lines are longer however you now have all day and evening to get signatures and spend time at the dealer booths.
- Try to go with a group of friends - this is two fold:
- 1) Help spread the sickness of Horror movies to a new fan
- 2) Someone to chat with while you are in line :)
- The best part of conventions are in the form of movie screeners - these range from unreleased movies to cult classics. In some instances there is even a rare opportunity to have Q and A with cast and/or directors at the conclusion.
OK now since I gave you a few points - I now want to rate the celebrity guest list according to my own excitement.
Re-Animator
- Jeffrey Combs (Herbert West)
- Bruce Abbott (Dan Cain)
The Omen
- Harvey Stephens (Damien Thorn)
Halloween 4
- Danielle Harris (Jamie Lloyd)
- George Wilbur (Michael Myers)
- Erik Preston (Young Michael Myers)
Jeepers Creepers
- Jonathan Breck (The Creeper)
Maniac
- William Lustig (Director)
Ghostbusters
- Billy Bryan (Stay Puff)
- Mark Bryan Wilson (Slimer)
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Creepy Kentuckian and Uncle Bill
These guys are phenomenal - A+ rating from me
Creepy Kentuckian and Uncle Bill
These guys are phenomenal - A+ rating from me
I will be writing a wrap up review weekend - so in the mean time: Beg, Borrow or Steal to get out to this event.
-- BB Out
