Spooky Empire has announced they have made the decision to cancel its two 2020 events, and disclosed its 2021 event dates, as well.
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Spooky Empire to Mark 25th Anniversary of Hocus Pocus with Guest Kathy Najimy
Spooky Empire has announced it will mark the 25th anniversary of the nostalgic film Hocus Pocus with guest appearance by Kathy Najimy, also known as Mary Sanderson from the film.
Najimy is known for numerous beloved roles in films and TV series such as Sister Act, Hope Floats, Bride of Chucky, The Wedding Planner, The Guilt Trip, The Big C, Descendants, Veep, and more.
X-Files Reunion Comes to Spooky Empire 2018 with New Guest Announcement
Spooky Empire has announced an X-Files reunion as actor Gillian Anderson will join actor David Duchovny at its upcoming October event.
This year’s convention will also celebrate its sweet sixteen on October 26 – 28, 2018 at its new host hotel, Caribe Royale Orlando Resort.
Spooky Empire Announces First Headliner Guest for October 2018 Event
Spooky Empire, the company that hosts one of the most coveted and recognizable horror/thriller conventions in the nation, announces its first guest for it’s October 2018 event: actor David Duchovny.
This year’s convention will also celebrate its sweet sixteen on October 26 – 28, 2018 at its new host hotel, Caribe Royale Orlando Resort.
Spooky Empire 2018 Stirs Up Creatures and Scares April 6-8
Spooky Empire will bring stars of horror films, TV, music and more to the Wyndham Orlando Resort for their annual mid-season convention the weekend of April 6-8.
The 3-day event will feature an array of activities including celebrity autographs with meet & greets, photo ops, Q&A’s led by special guests, live performances, and their popular tattoo festival with more than 25+ artists.
This year, celebrity guests include:
Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend Returns to Orlando October 24-26, 2014
Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend is one of the largest horror conventions in this country, and it returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal Studios the weekend of October 24-26.
The event features an impressive line-up of celebrities from the realms of horror, science fiction and fantasy. This year will include appearances by current and past “The Walking Dead” cast members Melissa McBride (Carol) who will appear Saturday and Sunday only; Chandler Riggs (Carl), who will appear on Saturday only; and Michael Rooker (Merle), who also starred in the number one movie of the summer, “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
Spooky Empire Ultimate Horror Weekend Brings Scares and Celebrities to Orlando October 25 – 27, 2013
Looking for something to do this weekend that combines the best in horror with celebrities from popular movies and TV shows? Then you’ll want to check out the Spooky Empire Ultimate Horror Weekend that runs October 25 – 27.
Among the names that will be appearing are:
- The legendary George Romero (Night of the Living Dead)
- Peter Criss (of KISS)
- Dee Snider (Twisted Sister frontman and horror film Strangeland)
- Doug Bradley (Hellraiser movies)
- Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th movies)
- Patricia Quinn (Rocky Horror Picture Show)
- Meg Foster (They Live)
- Billy Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects)
- Jason Mewes (Clerks)
- Make-up master Tom Savini
- Alexa Vega (Machete Kills)
Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend Brings Horror Stars to Orlando in October
Looking to spend the weekend before Halloween with like-minded horror fans? Then you need to be at Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend.
It takes place at the Hilton Orlando the weekend of October 26-28, 2012, and will bring in many stars of the horror movie genre.
Among this year’s celebrity guests are:
- Rose McGowan (Charmed, Planet Terror, Scream)
- Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street series)
- Tyler Mane (Halloween 1 & 2)
- John Kassir (Tales from the Crypt)
- Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th)
- Sid Haig (House of 1,000 Corpses, Devil’s Rejects)
- Chris Sarandon (Fright Night, Child’s Play)
- Bill Moseley (House of 1,000 Corpses, Devil’s Rejects)
- Ken Foree (House of 1,000 Corpses, Devil’s Rejects)
- Heather Langenkamp (Nightmare on Elm Street)
- PJ Soles (Halloween)
- Zoe Bell (Death Proof)
- Tom Savini (From Dusk Till Dawn, Dawn of the Dead)
- Traci Lords (Blade)
There will also be a film festival, live bands, a tattoo festival, zombie walk, costume contest, and more.
A weekend pass for all three days is only $50. Daily passes are $30 for Friday and Sunday, and $35 for Saturday. There are also VIP weekend passes for $199 that include admission, first seating for panels, front of line to autograph lines and admission to the VIP party with the celebrity guests and open bar on Saturday night.
You can purchase all tickets and passes online. Autographs and photo ops are available for an additional fee for most celebrity guests.
Hours for the Ultimate Horror Weekend are: Friday 5pm-11pm; Saturday 11am-8pm; and Sunday 11am-5pm.
The Hilton Orlando is located at 6001 Destination Pkwy, near the Orange County Convention Center.
For more information on the Spooky Empire Ultimate Horror Weekend, visit spookyempire.com.