If there's one thing fans of Halloween love it's being scared and this weekend, thrill seekers get a chance to meet some of the A-Team of fright. The Spooky Empire's Ultimate Horror Weekend begins today and runs through Sunday at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive in Orlando.
Attendees to the festival won't lack for things to see and do. Guests can check out a variety of films, sit in on panels on topics from the "Evolution of the Vampire" to "Florida's Skunk Ape" and most importantly get tons of autographs. Let's take a look at the weekend's highlights:
Films: The film slate kicks off at 6 tonight with the George A. Romero's "Creepshow." Check out "House of Wax" at 8:30 p.m., "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" at 10:30 p.m. to fill out the night's horror fest.
The classics continue on Saturday with a showing of "The Blob" at 11:30 a.m. followed by "Frankenstein" at 1:30 p.m and "Bride of Frankenstein" at 3:30 p.m.
Other films throughout the festival include "Halloween II," "The Fog" and "Terror Phone," a short film from "Aqua Teen Hunger Force's" Dana Snyder.
Panels: One of the highlights of any geek convention is the opportunity to ask questions of the brains behind some of our favorite obsessions. Spooky Empire will be no exception. Here are some of the most intriguing:
"Horror Makeup: Blood and Guts On a Budget": Makeup artist Rick Gonzales ("Day of the Dead") gives tips on effects on a budget. 1-4 p.m. today
"Florida's Skunk Ape": Cryptozoologist Scott Marlowe discusses his research about the southern Sasquatch. 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
"Q&A with the Ghost Hunters": Featuring Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango from TAPS and the SyFy hit "Ghost Hunters." 2 p.m. Saturday.
"Q&A with John Landis": Legendary director of "An American Werewolf in London", "Animal House" and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video answers your questions at 6 p.m. Saturday.
"Q&A with Tippi Hedren": The star of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller "The Birds." 1:30 p.m. Sunday
"Q&A with Danny Trejo": Star of films such as "From Dusk Till Dawn," "The Devil's Rejects" and the upcoming "Machete." 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Autographs: What would a convention be without plenty of opportunities for autographs. On top of the celebrities already listed, this year's stellar guest list includes film stars Shannen Doherty, Adrienne Barbeau, Linda Blair, William Forsythe, Bill Moseley and Jason Mewes.
Also featured at the event are wrestlers George "The Animal" Steele, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Greg Valentine, authors Max Brooks and Jeff Strand, a slew of graphic artists as well as "Christine" the vehicle from the Stephen King classic.
According to Spooky Empire, celebrity autographs run anywhere from $10-$30 depending on the guest.
Here's what else is happening this week:
Wow, Guns N' Roses, it took you how long to put out "Chinese Democracy"? Like a decade? And now you're being sued because a German electronic music producer says you stole some of his material for the album? Real nice.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that the Nov. 9 episode of "Gossip Girl" will feature three major characters in a sex scene. Together. The CW network is either edgy or desperate.
Lastly, "Doctor Who" unveiled its new logo this week.
Attendees to the festival won't lack for things to see and do. Guests can check out a variety of films, sit in on panels on topics from the "Evolution of the Vampire" to "Florida's Skunk Ape" and most importantly get tons of autographs. Let's take a look at the weekend's highlights:
Films: The film slate kicks off at 6 tonight with the George A. Romero's "Creepshow." Check out "House of Wax" at 8:30 p.m., "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" at 10:30 p.m. to fill out the night's horror fest. The classics continue on Saturday with a showing of "The Blob" at 11:30 a.m. followed by "Frankenstein" at 1:30 p.m and "Bride of Frankenstein" at 3:30 p.m.
Other films throughout the festival include "Halloween II," "The Fog" and "Terror Phone," a short film from "Aqua Teen Hunger Force's" Dana Snyder.
Panels: One of the highlights of any geek convention is the opportunity to ask questions of the brains behind some of our favorite obsessions. Spooky Empire will be no exception. Here are some of the most intriguing:
"Horror Makeup: Blood and Guts On a Budget": Makeup artist Rick Gonzales ("Day of the Dead") gives tips on effects on a budget. 1-4 p.m. today
"Florida's Skunk Ape": Cryptozoologist Scott Marlowe discusses his research about the southern Sasquatch. 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
"Q&A with the Ghost Hunters": Featuring Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango from TAPS and the SyFy hit "Ghost Hunters." 2 p.m. Saturday. "Q&A with John Landis": Legendary director of "An American Werewolf in London", "Animal House" and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video answers your questions at 6 p.m. Saturday.
"Q&A with Tippi Hedren": The star of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller "The Birds." 1:30 p.m. Sunday
"Q&A with Danny Trejo": Star of films such as "From Dusk Till Dawn," "The Devil's Rejects" and the upcoming "Machete." 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Autographs: What would a convention be without plenty of opportunities for autographs. On top of the celebrities already listed, this year's stellar guest list includes film stars Shannen Doherty, Adrienne Barbeau, Linda Blair, William Forsythe, Bill Moseley and Jason Mewes. Also featured at the event are wrestlers George "The Animal" Steele, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Greg Valentine, authors Max Brooks and Jeff Strand, a slew of graphic artists as well as "Christine" the vehicle from the Stephen King classic.
According to Spooky Empire, celebrity autographs run anywhere from $10-$30 depending on the guest.
Here's what else is happening this week:
Wow, Guns N' Roses, it took you how long to put out "Chinese Democracy"? Like a decade? And now you're being sued because a German electronic music producer says you stole some of his material for the album? Real nice.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that the Nov. 9 episode of "Gossip Girl" will feature three major characters in a sex scene. Together. The CW network is either edgy or desperate.
Lastly, "Doctor Who" unveiled its new logo this week.
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