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'''Weekend of Horrors''' is a quarter-annual (with occasionally more) traveling [[horror conventions|convention]] which focuses on [[horror films]]. It is produced and operated by [[Creation Entertainment]] while its name and likeness are owned by [[Fangoria Magazine]]. |
'''Weekend of Horrors''' is a quarter-annual (with occasionally more) traveling [[horror conventions|convention]] which focuses on [[horror films]]. It is produced and operated by [[Creation Entertainment]] while its name and likeness are owned by [[Fangoria Magazine]]. |
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The convention also deal in areas of the horror genre outside filmmaking, as well as [[exploitation film|exploitation]], [[science fiction]], and [[fantasy]] entertainment. |
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''Fangoria'' editor [[Tony Timpone]] acts as the emcee for the panel presentations at every Weekend of Horrors, with occasional assistance from Creation's [[Adam Malin]]. ''Fangoria'''s Managing Editor, [[Michael Gingold]], appears annually at the [[Secaucus, New Jersey]] convention. |
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== Convention Layout == |
== Convention Layout == |
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Some conventions also have '''Film Fests''' (occurring at neighboring theaters) and a '''Cocktail''', or more recently, '''Dessert Party''', where guests can casually mingle with horror personalities after-hours. |
Some conventions also have '''Film Fests''' (occurring at neighboring theaters) and a '''Cocktail''', or more recently, '''Dessert Party''', where guests can casually mingle with horror personalities after-hours. |
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Weekend of Horrors occurs annually in [[Rosemont, Illinois]] (Winter), [[Burbank, California]] (Spring), and [[Secaucus, New Jersey]] (Summer). All other destinations are chosen based on the year. There are traditionally four Weekend of Horrors conventions held annually in the [[United States]]. |
Weekend of Horrors occurs annually in [[Rosemont, Illinois]] (Winter), [[Burbank, California]] (Spring), and [[Secaucus, New Jersey]] (Summer). All other destinations are chosen based on the year. There are traditionally four Weekend of Horrors conventions held annually in the [[United States]]. |
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== Other Weekend of Horrors == |
== Other Weekend of Horrors == |
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'''Weekend of Horrors''' is the name of |
'''Weekend of Horrors''' is the name of an independent [[horror film convention]] which takes place annually in [[Bottrop, Germany]]. It is not sponsored by or produced in association with [[Fangoria Magazine]] or [[Creation Entertainment]]. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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[http://www.fangoria.com/WoH/ Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors] |
* [http://www.fangoria.com/WoH/ Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors] |
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[http://www.weekendofhorrors.com Germany's Weekend of Horrors Convention] |
* [http://www.weekendofhorrors.com Germany's Weekend of Horrors Convention] |
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[[Category:Horror conventions]] |
[[Category:Horror conventions]] |
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Revision as of 14:16, 5 May 2008
| Weekend of Horrors | |
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 The 2007 logo for Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors conventions | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Horror |
| Location(s) | Rotating |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 1985 |
| Organized by | Creation Entertainment and Fangoria Magazine |
| Filing status | For Profit |
| Website | http://www.fangocon.com |
Weekend of Horrors is a quarter-annual (with occasionally more) traveling convention which focuses on horror films. It is produced and operated by Creation Entertainment while its name and likeness are owned by Fangoria Magazine.
The convention also deal in areas of the horror genre outside filmmaking, as well as exploitation, science fiction, and fantasy entertainment.
Fangoria editor Tony Timpone acts as the emcee for the panel presentations at every Weekend of Horrors, with occasional assistance from Creation's Adam Malin. Fangoria's Managing Editor, Michael Gingold, appears annually at the Secaucus, New Jersey convention.
Convention Layout
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors conventions are typically comprised of three different areas:
- The Dealers' Area, which is made up primarily of vendors selling horror-themed merchandise and booths advertising films,
- The Auditorium, where panels and speeches are given for the duration of the convention,
- And The Screening Room, where new independent and mainstream horror films are screened via digital projection.
Some conventions also have Film Fests (occurring at neighboring theaters) and a Cocktail, or more recently, Dessert Party, where guests can casually mingle with horror personalities after-hours.
Locations and Date Expansion
Weekend of Horrors occurs annually in Rosemont, Illinois (Winter), Burbank, California (Spring), and Secaucus, New Jersey (Summer). All other destinations are chosen based on the year. There are traditionally four Weekend of Horrors conventions held annually in the United States.
Starting with the 2006 Weekend of Horrors in Secaucus, New Jersey, the convention has expanded from a two-day (Saturday and Sunday) event, to a three-day (including Friday). This expanded schedule, common for most current conventions, was continued for all future Weekend of Horrors.
Notable Guests
Notable guests at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors conventions have included:
- Bruce Campbell
- Wes Craven
- Robert Englund
- Clive Barker
- Stephen King
- George A. Romero
- Jack Nicholson
- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Jeffrey Combs
- Nathan Fillion
- John Saxon
- Michael Roesch
- Peter Scheerer
- Ron Perlman
- R. Lee Ermey
- Debbie Rochon
- Lloyd Kaufman
- David Arquette
- Eli Roth
- Paul Naschy
- Shawnee Smith
- Doug Bradley
- Ken Foree
- Bill Moseley
- Frank Darabont
- Thora Birch
- Russell Mulcahy
- Doug Jones
- Fred Williamson
- Dee Snider
- Uwe Boll
Other Weekend of Horrors
Weekend of Horrors is the name of an independent horror film convention which takes place annually in Bottrop, Germany. It is not sponsored by or produced in association with Fangoria Magazine or Creation Entertainment.